The meaning of life... or so I feel.

The age old question, "What is the meaning of life?"
I think everyone has a different answer to that. Some may say money, love, family, treasures or fame. Earthly items that will be lost when we die. I'm not saying those things aren't nice. I would love to have a family someday. And I think everyone needs love. But I don't think that is our goal here on earth. I think we have a much bigger picture that we are serving.

To me, the meaning of life is all about what you leave behind... not what you can take with you. The only thing I would like to do here is change a life or many. I would like to travel and impact people with love and understanding. I want to have my heartbroken for those who have lost and find joy in living simply. I would like to help people see how amazing they are... because we are all fearfully and wonderfully made in His image. I don't really want to go Preach the Word and try to convince people to Jesus. I want to go help in whatever way I can and talk about Him. To SHOW His love and to lead through my actions.

I think that most people want to make a difference in this world. And we all can. If we take the time to find what we are great at and use it. If you can sing, sing and help. If you can build, go make houses for those in need. And it's not just across seas in far away places. Families in America need help also. Start small if you feel that is what you need to do. Find a town near you holding an event to help a family and do what you can. Start big if you want. Find a way to a nation that interests you and just go. You may not know what you can do to help... but I bet you anything, as soon as you put yourself in that spot there will be someone handing you something asking for a few minutes of your time.

I have always wanted to go to Africa. To go help little kids. Children who have lost family or just need a little extra love. I want to sing with them and eat with them. To dance around in the sun and cry in the evenings. I want to have my heart broken for them and I want to help give them what they long for. A place to stay, a place to learn and someone who loves them. To impact a life that has just begun in a way that they will remember forever. Even if they forget my name or where I was from... as long as they can hold on to the hope and love and joy and peace of the Lord.

So the meaning of life... it's not what you get. It's what you give.
Love.