The Search for Meaning of Life
THE SEARCH
FOR MEANING OF LIFE
Our quest for the meaning of life
comprises a speculative question with apprehension about our existence, its
purpose and significance. When we probe more into this we ask questions:
Questions about the meaning of life have been expressed in a broad variety of
ways, including the following:
- Who am I?
- Why am I here?
- What is the meaning of life?
- What is the purpose of life?
These
questions have resulted in a wide range of competing answers and arguments,
from scientific
theories, to philosophical, theological, and spiritual explanations.
People have been trying to find true
meaning to life going to temples, solitude places, even in science and
technology. People have been to almost every single place to find true meaning
in life but they have failed to find.
Whether one is an atheist, theist,
agnostic or a smart mix of all three, these are haunting questions we`ve been
asking since long. Some try to find answers while others remain unruffled. The
reason why some are undisturbed by these questions is that the answers to these
questions are various and they involve drawing from philosophy, theology,
ideology and spirituality. The quest for the answers may confuse the seeker but
those who are keenly interested to know will find the answers as easily as
peeling a banana.
The life of a human being is an
opportunity to enable us to move forward from bondage to liberation. To
transcend bondage one has to know that the fundamental prerequisite quality is
to engage in inquiry. We have the ability to know the how and what of all that
we perceive.
Those who never enquire about the nature
of life are missing the opportunity to know about life - for it is only in
human form that we have the capacity to seek knowledge. Can a dog enquire about
the purpose of its life? It is worried more about catering to its basic
requirements like food, water and other physical needs. In contrast, the human
form of life is gifted with the exceptional ability to enquire beyond these
physical needs.
The ability to question is seen in a child
that asks questions all the time. As conscious intelligence develops fully and
is encouraged, it elevates the level of enquiry, including deeper questions
about life. This is the only trump card for us to probe further into the real
purpose of our existence and what we need to do to better ourselves in life in
particular and society in general. This probe helps us to rise above
insignificant and mundane issues. As one grows spiritually, one tends to think
about higher things and so does not get trapped and lost in materialistic
matters.
The purpose of life is to realise the
inherent bliss and tranquility within. Once this is understood our self is
elevated to higher dimensions wherein it merges with the Absolute. As this
awareness is felt we will realise that the rat race we were in to achieve
power, riches or fame was really so insignificant - in fact, not worth getting
agitated over. No wonder it was providing short-term happiness which has left
us with a void feeling.
The answer to the meaning of life is in us
and in the journey within. The quest for it outside is unfruitful, tiring and
unfocussed. Life starts providing answers as we take the beautiful journey
inward. The search within will transform life and showcase the true nature in
us. This is the process of moving from bondage to liberation.
The question is how to find and where to
find meaning in life???????????????????????????
There is only one way and………..
“It is only in and through Jesus we have
the answers for the above questions and it is only through him we can be
liberated from bondage and find meaning to life.”
Does Jesus answer the questions mentioned
above? Yes he does.. Here are the answers to the questions…
- Who
Am I? Every
Human is trying to discover his or her identity. It is a big question and
needs an answer. We need to first of all understand that all of us are
created in the image of God by God.
(“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he
created him; male and female he created them Genesis 1:27). A Big
Identity is that God created us in His Image that means; we can think,
walk, talk and do things with the ability of God. We belong to Him.
- Why
am I here? In
other words, why are we even born if we are only to die some 70 or 80
years later? Isn’t there more to life than to say, “Eat, drink, and
be merry for tomorrow we die?” Probably not if you believe the earth
was created from a “Big Bang,” that man evolved from amoebas millions of
years ago, or that there is no Creator. Science is even discovering
that the universe is getting old. It’s dying, just like man, and it’s not
going to last forever. Something makes us wonder, “Why am I here?”
That something is God. There is more to just living and dying. Each
person is born in God’s image, which is personable, able to love, to
laugh, to feel, and to think. He does not want anyone to be
destroyed, but wants everyone to repent (2 Peter 3:9). What is
repentance and why do we need it? When the first man Adam sinned,
sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to
everyone (Romans 5:12). Without recognizing that we inherited that sin
status and trusting that God made a way through Jesus Christ to change our
status through repentance, we can never have a relationship with God; for
he is holy and we are sinful. We are here on earth to honor God, to
know God, and to share the benefits of this experience with others while
on earth so we can ultimately spend eternity in a place called Heaven.
We can only do that if we know Jesus as our Savior.
- What is the meaning of life? King Solomon the
wisest man on the earth ever lived also asked the same question and
was struggling to find meaning of life. No human could answer him and he
finally had to ask God the creator and this was the answer “The
end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments,
for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into
judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil. (Ecc.
12:13-14). Fearing God and obeying His commandments is the most essential
thing in life. If this is done everything else fall in right place and
every problem will be settled and all will find meaning in life.
- What is the purpose of life? Our life is short, so
short in fact that the Bible says it is even as a vapour that appears for
a little time and then vanishes. Lets ask ourselves, if the average
lifespan of a human is 70 years, what is this compared to 50,000 years in
heaven, or 10,000,000 years with Jesus, but as we know, in heaven there
are no time limits, it is for eternity.
Life's purpose is to seek divine salvation
through the grace of God and intercession of Christ. (cf. John 11:26) The New Testament speaks of God
wanting to have a relationship with humans both in this life and the life to
come, which can happen only if one's sins are forgiven
(John 3:16–21; 2 Peter 3:9).
The Bible Says, humankind was made in the Image of God and perfect, but the Fall of Man caused the children of the first Parents
to inherit Original Sin.
The sacrifice of Christ's passion, death and resurrection provide the means for
transcending that impure state (Romans 6:23). Everything rely on belief in
Jesus, his work on the cross and his resurrection as the fundamental starting
point for a relationship with God. Faith in God is found in Ephesians 2:8–9 –
"For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of
yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should
boast. Jesus has revealed that the purpose of life is to elevate our
compassionate response to human suffering. Nonetheless that people are
justified by belief in the propitiatory sacrifice of Jesus' death on the cross.
The Gospel maintains that through this belief, the barrier that sin has created
between man and God is destroyed, and allows God to change people and instill
in them a new heart after his own will, and the ability to do it. This is what
the terms "Born Again” or "saved" almost always refer to.
"What is Man's main purpose?".
The answer is: "Man's chief end is to glorify God, and enjoy him
forever". God requires one to obey the revealed moral law saying:
"love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all
your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbour as yourself".
The answer to the question "Why did God make you?" by saying
"God made me to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world, and
to be happy with Him forever in heaven."
So what
are you searching for? God in His mercy has already created a meaning and
purpose in life for every human being on earth. If you want to know and believe
it; then come to Jesus now. He is the only way, the truth and the life. Whoever
comes to him will find true meaning to life and live eternally.
Don’t
waste your time and energy wandering everywhere to find meaning to life. Just
say “Jesus I believe you are the Son of God and that you died on the cross for
the sake of my sins and redeemed and have given me eternal life.” Once you
pronounce this you already have found meaning in your life.
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