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Why am I? What is my purpose?

Why am I here? What is life all about? What is the meaning of life? How we answer these big-picture questions is important so we can live with hope and a sense of purpose in times of uncertainty, pain, and frustration.

What is the meaning of life according to the Bible? According to the Bible, knowing God is the meaning of life because He is the “author of life” (John 17:3). The meaning of life is not based on things we see in the world “for life is more than food, and the body more than clothing” (Luke 12:23).

What does it mean to know God? Why can’t we base the meaning of life on relationships, career, or personal happiness? Understanding the answer to these questions in the Bible gives a sense of purpose and fulfillment in our lives.

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What is the meaning to life? Why am I? What is my reason/purpose? A routine question that strikes us at moments of reflection/trial. What is “Life”?

God, as The Author of life, brings meaning to life. Everything God created was meant to show what God is like. God created a world with a purpose, by His design. The world we live in and the life of every person has a purpose and is not just the product of chance, random events, and biological selection.

What Is the Meaning of Life According to the Bible?

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Prayer helps you develop a relationship with God

Just like your parents here on earth, your Heavenly Father wants to hear from you and talk to you. When you pray, He listens. Then He answers your prayers in the form of thoughts, spiritual feelings, scripture, or even the actions of other people.

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Prayer helps you gain an understanding of God’s loving nature

The scriptures teach, “God is love” (1 John 4:8). You can feel that love as you speak daily with Him through prayer, seeking His guidance in your life.

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Prayer provides answers

Praying and listening to the answers God gives you can help you better understand your purpose in life. God will help you understand why you are here and what you can do to return to live with Him after this life.

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Prayer helps you find direction in your life

When you privately pray to God, you can work through serious decisions in your life. God always listens and often provides the specific answers and guidance we seek. Even when He chooses not to answer immediately or in the way we might have hoped, prayer itself is a way to find peace.

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Prayer gives you strength to avoid temptation

Jesus counseled His disciples, “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation” (Matthew 26:41). Through prayer, we can overcome temptations to sin. Pray for God’s help to keep you from making wrong choices. This will give you the strength to do what is right.

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Prayer aligns your will with God’s will

The purpose of prayer is not necessarily to tell God how you want Him to do things. Rather, it’s to better understand Him and His ways, bringing yourself into alignment with His will. As C.S. Lewis is often attributed as saying, prayer “doesn’t change God. It changes me.”

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Prayer and regular fasting can help you accept God’s will

Jesus fasted for 40 days and 40 nights before He began His ministry on the earth. As He did this, He communed with His Father in Heaven in prayer. Likewise, if you pray and fast, you can feel closer to God and better understand the things He wants you to do.

 

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Prayer can work miracles

Throughout the scriptures, we see many examples of the Lord working miracles as an answer to prayer. In Old Testament times, the prophet Daniel was thrown into a lions’ den because he refused to stop praying. When he prayed to God in the lions’ den, angels appeared and closed the mouths of the lions. Through daily prayer, you can also experience personal miracles such as healing, peace, and forgiveness for sins.

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Prayer invites the Holy Spirit into your life

As you pray daily, you invite the Holy Spirit to be with you and to comfort and direct you. The Holy Spirit can give you answers, help you feel God’s love, and bring feelings of peace and joy into your heart.

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Prayer helps you become more like Jesus

Jesus set the perfect example of prayer. If you try to follow His example through prayer, you will become more like Him and develop a better relationship with Him and Heavenly Father.

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Be blessed. Because we ARE! Amen

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.
Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.
Philippians 4:13-15

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.
Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.
Philippians 4:13-15

You ARE in His arms, Hallelujah!!!

God’s protection surrounds your life at every moment. No matter where you go or what challenges you face, the Lord is watching over you with love and care. His presence is constant, guiding your steps and guarding your path. When you feel uncertain about the future or worried about what lies ahead, remember that God never stops watching over His children. He protects you in ways you may not always see and leads you safely through every season of life. From the beginning of your day to the end, His hand is upon you. The Lord who created the heavens and the earth also cares deeply about every detail of your life. You can walk forward with confidence and peace, knowing that God is faithfully watching over your coming and going, now and forever.

“The Lord will keep you from all harm—He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” Psalm 121:7–8.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for watching over my life. Protect my steps, guide my path, and surround me with Your peace wherever I go. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
God bless you abundantly.

Why can I not ‘hear’ God clearly?

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As we rise…

You are NOT alone…

God bless you with hope, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

God is the source of true hope, and when we place our trust in Him, our hearts are filled with joy and peace. Life may bring challenges and uncertainties, but God’s presence gives us strength to continue believing. As we trust Him more each day, His peace calms our worries and His joy fills our hearts even in difficult moments. The hope that comes from God is not temporary or dependent on circumstances. It is a strong and living hope that grows within us through the power of the Holy Spirit. When we stay connected to God in faith and prayer, His Spirit strengthens us and helps us overflow with hope. No matter what you are facing today, remember that the God of hope is with you, filling your life with peace, joy, and confidence for the future.

Bible Verse “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” Romans 15:13.

Prayer:Lord Jesus, fill my heart with Your joy and peace as I trust in You. Let Your Holy Spirit strengthen my faith and help me overflow with hope each day.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.


God bless you abundantly.

The fear of God…

The fear of the Lord is a foundational Biblical concept, referring to a deep, reverent awe and profound respect for God’s holiness, Authority,  and power rather than a terror filled fear. Described as the beginning of wisdom, it involves recognizing one’s dependence on God, loving what He loves, and trusting His justice. 

Key aspects of the fear of the Lord:

  • Holy Reverence: It is a respectful, submissive attitude towards God’s majesty and power.
  • Beginning of Wisdom: Proverbs 1:7 and 9:10 emphasize that this attitude is the starting point for gaining true knowledge and understanding.
  • Not Terror, But Awe: It is differentiated from fear itself (a phobia) or terror, representing instead a loving, obedient posture.
  • Involves Action: It leads believers to live in obedience, turn from evil, and act in accordance with God’s Word.
  • Balanced with Love: For believers, it is compatible with trusting God as a loving Father, combining awe with gratitude. 

It is often described as “wonder and awe” or a “gift of the Holy Spirit” that helps individuals align their lives with God’s will and wisdom. 

Nehemiah 5:9 is a sharp rebuke from Nehemiah to Jewish nobles exploiting their own people during a famine, stating: “The thing that you are doing is not good. Shouldn’t you walk in the fear of our God to avoid the mockery of our enemy nations?” It highlights the need for ethical leadership, godly fear, and treating others justly to protect God’s reputation. 

Key Aspects of Nehemiah 5:9:

  • Context: Nehemiah discovered that wealthy leaders were charging interest and enslaving fellow Jews who were already struggling, which was forbidden by Mosaic law.
  • “Walk in the fear of God”: Nehemiah calls the leaders to act out of reverence for God rather than selfish greed, emphasizing that spiritual integrity must guide social and financial decisions.
  • “Reproach of the Nations”: He argues that their unjust behavior makes them look bad to their foreign enemies, damaging their testimony as God’s people.
  • Application: The verse acts as a call to prioritize justice, generosity, and ethical conduct over personal gain, particularly for those in positions of power, leading to immediate reform. 

The passage highlights that true faith dictates fair treatment of others and that leaders must hold themselves to a higher standard of integrity. 

Live for God, not possessions. Nehemiah reminded leaders to examine their lives in light of God’s principles, not personal gain. We are God’s children, so seek His Kingdom and don’t compromise His standards. Let’s live according to God’s principles, not our own desires.

And we pray:

Heavenly Father, I give my life to You. Please forgive me for my wrongdoings. I bow before You in humility. Give me the strength to live according to Your will. I pray this in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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Many scholars and theologians argue that the “original” or natural New Year begins in spring (March–April) rather than in January. This idea comes from astronomy, agriculture, and the biblical calendar.

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  1. Astronomical Beginning of the Year

The spring equinox occurs around March 20–21 each year.

At this moment:

Day and night become equal across the earth.

The sun crosses the celestial equator moving northward.

Light begins to dominate darkness.

Ancient civilizations saw this as the true cosmic reset of the year.

This is why the Persian New Year, Nowruz, begins exactly at the spring equinox.

Symbolically:

Winter = death / dormancy

Spring = rebirth

So the year naturally begins when life begins again.

  1. Agricultural Reality

Before modern calendars, life revolved around farming cycles.

Spring marked:

Planting season

Renewal of vegetation

Beginning of the food production cycle

Thus the economic year of ancient societies began in spring.

  1. Biblical Calendar (March–April New Year)

In the Bible, God actually reset Israel’s calendar to spring.

In Exodus 12:2, before the Passover, God tells Moses:

“This month shall be unto you the beginning of months; it shall be the first month of the year to you.”

This month is called Nisan.

It occurs in March–April and is when Passover is celebrated.

That means the biblical sacred year begins in spring, not January.

Relevant festivals include:

Passover

Feast of Unleavened Bread

Both occur in Nisan (March–April).

  1. Why January 1 Became New Year

January 1 as New Year was introduced by the Roman calendar reform under Julius Caesar in 45 BC with the Julian Calendar.

It was tied to the Roman god Janus, the two-faced god who looks forward and backward.

So January 1 is a political/civil New Year, not an agricultural or cosmic one.

  1. Spiritual Symbolism

Spring New Year represents a deep spiritual pattern:

Natural Event Spiritual Meaning

Winter ends End of death
Spring begins Resurrection
Light increases Truth overcoming darkness
Seeds planted Destiny activated

This is why Christ’s death and resurrection occur around the same season as Passover.

The spiritual cycle is death → rebirth → new life.

✅ In summary

Many ancient systems begin the year in March–April because:

  1. The spring equinox resets the cosmic balance.
  2. Agriculture begins again.
  3. The biblical sacred calendar starts in Nisan.
  4. Life itself returns to the earth.

If you like, I can also show you something fascinating:

Why September was once considered the “true civil New Year” in some ancient systems — and why the names September, October, November, and December reveal that secret.

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