Sunday Inspiration: The Purpose of Life
”The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is to give it away.” David Viscott
I love to do cryptoquotes when I’m listening to music in the Chautauqua amphitheater. Last week I deciphered this one and thought of you. I loved it and hope you will, too.
What’s your gift? Are you sharing it?
Recently, I found that several people had called upon me for help in one way or another. I had things that I really wanted to get done for my own self, but I did the things for the other people and I realized that these people, my friends needed me, and really, after I did do what was needed by them, I realized my gift is giving time to help others. I am looking at those “disruptions” as opportunities to serve. And being grateful that I am able to do so.
My gift is caring and I think I share it with many who need someone to care about them.
Your friends and family are lucky.
Oh Emilie, this is so timely for me! This says it like it is! Love this quote! Thank you for posting!
I read this early this morning. Recently I have been trying very hard to unclutter our house. I am a keeper, a hoarder, a recycler, and I was ready to get to work. I kept getting requests to go to the Doctors with a friend, to go cut my friend’s disabled husband’s hair. To do all sorts of things that took time away from my plans. I was grousing to God about wanting to do my stuff…and I said, God, I really want to do my stuff. And
Low and behold, the Upper Room passage for that particular day…Luke 6:44 Jesus said, “Each tree is recognized by its own fruit”. Hello…What fruit do I want others to see in me?…and I am thankful for those opportunities. I hope to remember that even when I feel challenged and “ too busy”.
The Upper Room is good friend.