Why Are You Alive?

I have had many people come to me and one of the first questions (After they complain about someone else) is: Why am I here? Does God exist? Do I have any reason or purpose to exist? And, what can I do to find a contented and purposeful life? Well, these are not east questions to answer, considering that I myself struggle with them too! However, I have found some answers to these questions and am more than willing to share them with anyone who asks. That is why my primary calling is to be a counselor for Jesus. As one of my great Mentor’s once said, “To be happy, people need something to do, Something to Love, and something to look forward to.” (A.W. Tozer). Also, King David once wrote, “To have God’s approval and be successful, Do the right thing for the right reasons.” (Psalm 24:4). I have not always followed their advice, especially when I was a young man. But, I did hear God’s calling when I was 10 years old from another Mentor, Dr. Billy Graham in Los Angeles in 1965 and never forgot it. In fact, it haunted me until I finally surrendered my will to His will. Yes, I ran away in my youth. But, My God never gave me up! Like the great English poet, Francis Thompson once wrote in his poem, “The Hound of Heaven”. My God has chased me also down the “corridors” of my years until I was cornered. Then, I found out that “The Hound” was NOT a beast. It was Jesus Christ who Loved me so MUCH that He allowed me to run my own way until I was at last cornered and had to surrender to Him. In my experience, there is no other way than to give up (At least emotionally and Spiritually) anyone, including your loved family for Him. Until you do, you will always be asking those previous questions. Now, I must say, that for most people (And I include myself) we need to seek good advice from God Loving people. However, as another of my Mentor’s said, “How well does it work?” (Emmet Fox). We do need to be careful who we follow. But, even when we follow down a wrong path awhile, God will teach you something useful for your life later. The only requirement is that you Trust Him! I have made many wrong turns in my life. But, I can assure you that God not only Saved me, but He guided me back to the “Straight and narrow path”. I sometime also fall and stumble. I do not know where God is leading. But, HE DOES! And THAT is reason to be Joyful! Even in this human life of trouble there is always His comfort if you will just ask Him for it! Well, I could write more. But as I once read in a book called “Jonathan Livingston Seagull”, The best way for me to write is when the “Giant” breaks through my wall and forces me to do it! It is just like that with me too, except the Giant is Jesus. What a wonderful life! My key verses in the Bible have always been in Matthew 11: 28-30 when Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament Prophecy in Zechariah, "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy (Smooth fitting) and My burden (Our work together) is light." May I also be such a Disciple for Christ and for you. Blessings in His NAME.