The Meaning of Life

Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. (Isaiah 40:26, NRS)

Cancer always seems to make a difference in how life is seen. I have one friend that has used cancer as a tool to live on purpose. Until the diagnosis, she maintained and managed her life. Now please . . . don't judge . . . because if we are honest . . . a significant amount of time is spent maintaining life . . . living with purpose and intention is rare.

Why do we take life for granted?

In my opinion, busyness dulls our perception to the value and gift of life.

Throughout the Old Testament, stories are told of how the people lost their interest in experiencing life through God; however, after they lost everything the people looked for the meaning of their life. As the people looked and hoped for restoration the prophet Isaiah said:

Lift up your eyes on high and see:
Broaden your perspective . . . get a bigger picture.
Evaluate your perspective by assessing your thoughts.
Write out your thoughts without editing . . .determine what thoughts obstruct the view of what God is doing.

Who created these?
Open your heart and mind to God who created you to be you.
Remember life does not depend on circumstances but upon God.
Receive the purpose of God into your life.

He who brings out their host and numbers them,
calling them all by name;
Acknowledge that God works in the details.

because he is great in strength,
mighty in power,
not one is missing.
Surrender your life to God . . . ask God to direct your life in His strength and great power.

Take time to renew your life on a daily basis.
Develop a greater perspective.
Learning with you to never lose sight of what life means,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)