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Finding Our Calling -- The Meaning of Life
to no one. Life begins with God, and to Him we owe
our allegiance. Pursue each activity with interest.
Usually we find the greatest satisfaction in doing the
things that benefit others. Be willing to change yet
dependable at the same time.
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Virgil Gingrich, Roanoke, Illinois
Life is boot camp to prepare us for Heaven ... Life is
the period between the cradle and the grave in which
we are to be tested, and refined, and also to grow in
wisdom, faith, and power of God's calling for us as His
ct)ildren. We are pilgrims on a journey home. Learn to
love to work. Learn to love others. Know that you can
exercise great control over your <?Wn life and other lives
in the way of creating happiness. Always seek God's
will in whatever role you play.
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Gail Tomlinson, Senatobia, Mississippi
Instead of working all week to get to the weekend,
so you can do what you really enjoy, find a way to make
what you really enjoy what you do as a vocation.
Figure out the path, pray about it, remind yourself as
often as you need to that you can do it, and then go for
it. The meaning of life is to glorify God in all that we do,
use our talents to serve others, set a good example,
and raise our children as they should be raised. ·
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Kim Swiecicki, Portland, Maine
Seek daily to be led by the Holy Spirit. Do the best
you can at what you're involved with today. Look to
improve in a broad range of areas that may lead to new
experiences or opportunities. Be conformed to the
image of Christ, maintain or establish a righteous line in
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