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Finding Our Calling -- The Meaning of Life
Seek to observe your .gifts. Do the job at hand with
cheerfulness. Trust God to open doors where you can
serve.
Do every thing. without grumbling or
complaining.
During hard and unpleasant
circumstances, trust that God is working for your good.
Do the will of God so you can enjoy him forever. This
is the meaning of life.
--
Paul Knopp, Stauton, Virginia
Pray, and ask God to lead you in whatever you do.
It is impossible to go wrong with His guidance. Follow
God, and put your trust in Him. Serve God while trying
to survive. In all that you do, keep our eternal life in
mind to help you get through this life.
--
Ron Montague, Arvada, Colorado
Life is a journey allowing us to prepare for our
ultimate home in Heaven, if we are wise enough to
accept its teachings. Pray for guidance. React to life's
difficulties, and turn them to our advantage.
--
Mrs. William Shade/, Savannah, Tennessee
Life is a testing ground. Each of us was put here for
a purpose. The test is finding that purpose and
developing it with God's help. The meaning of life for
me is perseverance, Philippians 3: 14; growing in grace,
II Peter 3:18; striving for perfection, Philippians 3:13;
and prayer and supplication, Philippians 4:6.
-- Cecile Key, Searcy, Arkansas
Some of us are lucky; some are not. But God has
given us all a chance, and life is what we make it. Even
when our position is lowly, we can find God walking with
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