Do you believe God has a purpose for us?
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I don't know what religion you claim, but according to the Christian view, God has a purpose for everyone. God originally put us here to worship him and to commune with him. Since the crucifixion, our main purpose is to win others to Christ. Matthew 28:19 says, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." This is known as "The Great Commission" in most Christian denominations. I also believe God has other purposes, but this is the main purpose.
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We are the offspring of Gods.  Our purpose is to become gods and multiply and replenish the heavens.
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Our purpose in life is to worship God. Eccl. 12:13: "The conclusion of the matter, everything having been heard, is: Fear the true God and keep his commandments. For this is the whole obligation of man." This will bring us the most happiness.\n\nThe psalmist David also wrote about the incoming new world and how long it would endure. He foretold: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.” (Psalm 37:29) That is why Jesus promised: “Happy are the mild-tempered ones, since they will inherit the earth.”—Matthew 5:5.\n\nWhat a grand prospect that is, living forever on a paradise earth free from all wickedness, crime, sickness, sorrow, and pain! In the final book of the Bible, God’s prophetic Word summarizes this grand purpose by declaring: “God will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” It adds: “And the One seated on the throne said: ‘Look! I am making all things new.’ Also, he says: ‘Write, because these words are faithful and true.’”—Revelation 21:4, 5.\n\nYes, God has a grand purpose in mind. It will be a new world of righteousness, an eternal paradise, foretold by the One who can and will do what he promises, for his “words are faithful and true.”\n\nPerfect Health, Everlasting Life.\n\n“No resident will say: ‘I am sick.’”—Isaiah 33:24.\n\n“The gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord.”—Romans 6:23.\n\n“Everyone exercising faith in him [will] . . . have everlasting life.”—John 3:16.\n\n“You will be with me in Paradise.”—Luke 23:43.\n\nWhat a marvelous outlook for the future! What real purpose lives can now have when anchored to the solid hope that in God’s new world all of today’s problems will forever be things of the past! “The former things will not be called to mind, neither will they come up into the heart.” (Isaiah 65:17) And how comforting to know that life then will be eternal: “God will actually swallow up death forever.”—Isaiah 25:8.\n\nDo you want to live forever in that Paradise new world now so near? ‘What would I need to do to get God’s favor at this world’s end and live on into his new world?’ you may ask. You need to do what Jesus indicated in a prayer to God: “This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.”—John 17:3.\n\nTherefore, obtain a Bible, and confirm what you have read here. Search out others who study and teach these Bible truths. Break free from hypocritical religions that teach and do things contrary to the Bible. Learn how you, along with millions of others who are already doing God’s will, can share in God’s purpose that humans live forever on a paradise earth. And take to heart what God’s inspired Word declares about the near future: “The world is passing away and so is its desire, but he that does the will of God remains forever.”—1 John 2:17.\n\nIf you would like further information or a free home Bible study, please contact Jehovah's Witnesses at the local Kingdom Hall. Or visit http://www.watchtower.org
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Amen, sister! LOL that sounds so cliche, but it is exactly what my first thought was after reading what you wrote. \n\nI myself know that God has a specific calling for each of His people, and right now I am struggling to find out exactly what His call is for me. I am in my second year of university, but there are times I am doubtful that I am to be in the program I am in. I'm even considering dropping out for a year and going to Bible college to take a spiritual direction course. Either way, God is good and I know He wants to use me somehow.. i just need to allow Him to tell me that is
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personally, i think that our "purpose", which is something that can only be self-designated, or believed in, is to make our unique contribution to the betterment of the world we are born to.\n\nand hey, Marie: if that's true, does that mean that as an atheist i get to live forever?
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The purpose of life is to find the answer to that question and to fullfill it. If you're a Christian it would be to accept God's gift of salvation and learn to love and devote your life to others.
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I'd say the purpose of life is to live it well, advance as a civilization, & keep it going.  That's what we're always trying to do.
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well im a christian u mite not be but God has a purpose for each of us nd we were made to have a relationship with God. thats just a basic answer if u want more info on this stuff hit me up at tru_pinoi93@yahoo.com
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The reason for life is to live for God all the way. Or if your asking why are we here, then I'll have to research that one.
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God has His reasons, and that is sufficient for me.Whether we go to heaven, or to hell is largely dependent on how we act in this life. If we go to hell, it is our own doing, no one elses.
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I don't think life must have a purpose.\n\nI think that thinking beings generally want there to be a purpose, in order to justify their existence and actions, especially when their existence is difficult or threatened. But I don't believe that life in general requires a purpose.\n\nThat's not to say that life is unnecessary or nonvaluable. Just that I see no requirement that life have a purpose. I do want my own life to have a purpose--of course I do, and I seek meaning in what I do and how I act. But I don't think that there's a causal relationship between the existence of Life and the need for a Purpose behind that life.
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No offense taken.  I believe in God because of what He has already done.  He gave His son for us, would he not freely give us all things?  (Romans 8:32)  That does not mean that we will be rich if we ask Him for it, because that may not be good for our spiritual growth.  However it does mean that He has everything we need and He wants to provide for us.  Just like I would do for my sons.
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I believe the Christian church as a whole is still fulfilling her purpose, but our Saviour will be returning soon to take her home. If you study God's word you will see many signs are being fulfilled. Remember, disasters, violence and evil acts have occurred almost as long as Man has been on Earth, but the frequency and intensity of these events is increasing-like a woman's labor pains just before she gives birth. \nHas God's purpose been fulfilled in YOUR life and mine?-that is the real question. Each of us can be a blessing to someone else, perhaps to many people-and those lives will touch others too. This is called the ripple effect, because one little pebble tossed in a pond results in bigger and bigger rings till the whole pond has been affected. \nGod bless you as you seek His face about His purpose for your life is. "I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me. I will be found by you," says the LORD. Jeremiah 29:11\nSee also IITimothy 3:1-5 and Matthew 24 for signs of the times.
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I completely agree with you.  I have asked myself numerous times, " Am I doing this for God?"  Especially when I am doing something good for someone or whatever.  I want to be sure that I am doing it for God and not doing it for the purpose of being recognized.  It is way too easy to cross that line and say that you are doing it for God, but if you are already anticipating the attention or if you find that you relish the attention then you need to step back and evaluate things.
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we are here for a purpose, each of our purposes are different but are linked...God created the earth and everything in it...God(the higher power u stated)seeks our hearts, but many times we are too busy, we just ignore him, or we don't want to listen...and that's not my personal opinion...below are some verses to back up wat i said...
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I dont think people neccessarily need "God"... people just need "something" to believe in. When you think about it, people believe in God because they need a purpose in their life. They need to believe that there is a reason to live...something to look forward to, something to believe in. For some people, its God, for others its buddah, or the Sun.. and for me... its karma. I believe I exist because things happen for a reason... and good things will come to those who do good things. To me, all of those things are the same... its just how people conceptualize them and what they do with it. :)
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God created us for Himself. God wants us to choose to love Him and worship Him.