THE PURPOSE OF CREATED THINGS

If we direct our desires according to God's will, we would learn many a holy lesson from our daily lives. Nothing is so small and unimportant that it does not, in some way, reflect God's wisdom and goodness. When we have become as good and unselfish as we should be, we will find it easy to understand the deeper meaning of the events in our daily lives. An unselfish heart sees much more than what appears on the surface.

 God created Heaven and earth for the service of us. God even appointed angels to help us. In fact, God is continually serving and helping us. If we live as God desires, then one day we shall share the perfect happiness and bliss, and union with HIM in Heaven.

 What are we doing in return for HIS numberless favors? We should serve God every single day of our lives. Yet, we fail to give unselfish service even for one single day. God deserves all possible obedience, all possible honor, and eternal praise. To God, we owe each breath and second of life. Without HIS continued support, nothing could please us or help us. All assistance and relief is the work of HIS Holy Hand.

 LETS' THINK! If we ever wrote down a list of God's gifts to us, we would have to compose a book. Everything and everybody, whatever we mention, is a gift of God for a definite purpose. All things, not just some things, are in my life for God's good reasons. In one way or another, they are a means to help us earn the unending happiness and glory of Heaven. We must reject any person or thing that lead us away from this goal by sin. All things are to be used wisely, that is to help us live good lives and useful lives. By an intelligent use and control of life's daily needs and activities, we prove our sincere desire for God's eternal love and friendship in Heaven.

 AND LETS' PRAY! Our God, the good things that attract us on earth are only tiny reflections of your perfect attraction and goodness. Let them never turn our thoughts aside from you, the Perfect Good. We hope to turn away from anybody or anything which draws us away from You. The good things of this earth will pass away all too soon, but You will remain forever. We choose You now by a sincere daily battle against sin. Grant us the glorious favor of pleasing You on earth and loving You in Heaven. AMEN!