What do you think is the purpose of your life?

Philippines
October 14, 2010 10:10pm CST
Sometimes you are happy and sometimes you are sad, frustrated, and down with problems. But through all these things, have you thought about what would be the reason of why you were born? When things happen that we don't like, we sometimes think that why did God allow us to be born on this earth just to suffer. Or sometimes when things are alright, we don't even notice our Creator. In our daily lives, has it ever crossed our minds what purpose are we here on earth?
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@Krysiana (88)
• United States
15 Oct 10
I used to have that feeling. I don't really anymore, not since I had my son. I know now that my purpose in life was to have him, and now it's to raise him right and watch him grow into a good man. I believe the purpose of life, is life.
• United States
15 Oct 10
not trying to be rude. you can't define life with life. Same goes with any word. It doesn't give the actual meaning.
• United States
15 Oct 10
BTW: ------ That was a nice way to put what you were trying to say though.
• United States
15 Oct 10
I suppose I could have clarified better. - I believe the purpose of life, is creating life. ;)
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@Bambi09 (227)
• United States
16 Oct 10
I believe that the purpose of one's own life is to discover it. My purpose in life, may be very different from my neighbors purpose in life and so on. With goals and hopes and dreams, then you can determine your purpose in life. There is no wrong or right answer. And there is no way to be 100% positive in your purpose in life.
• Philippines
16 Oct 10
I agree with you mam.
@Bambi09 (227)
• United States
16 Oct 10
Well thank you :)
• China
15 Oct 10
i don't think everything exit with its purpose but the reasons.I was born in China in 1988 because of the force of nature.Nevertheless,our humans consciousness can break the restrain of the force of nature.We can use our intelligence to creat ,to find, to compose and to make our life more valuable...To realise those said above, we need a purpose to inspire ourself. For me ,the purpose of my life is to be a great architect,i'm really into my speciality and possess enthusiasm,I'm willing to devote my entire life to create more dynamic and interesing spaces to people.
• Philippines
16 Oct 10
Great! As long as you bear in mind to give all the glory to God for your accomplishments. Thanks!
• Philippines
16 Oct 10
JESUS said ; those who wants to be lifted up shall humble themselves... for if a man boast of itself shall be down in the eyes of GOD but those that live humble will be lifted up... the meaning of life is to be a servant of all.. like the way JESUS lives...nobody believes that he is the son of GOD truly also in spirit..but is sent on earth to let every man kind know that GOD love's us and we must have to believe that JESUS is lord to be Save,,.. this world is temporary and we witness it for nothing last longer for everything were to appear then suddenly ends.. and this world is full of evil ways ,.time will come that this world will vanish...it is stated in the word of GOD.. LIFE'S PURPOSE IS TO LIVE LIKE A SERVANT TO LEAD EVERY MAN TO THE HEART OF GOD.
• Philippines
16 Oct 10
Thanks for the response based on your belief. Whatever we do, don't forget to worship God.
@shuley (368)
16 Oct 10
Yes it's true, sometimes i feel the same when i am lonely but not asking God why has all this is happenning to me. Good or bad things happens to me I am thankful to Him (God). The purpose of my being on earth is to serve God.
• Philippines
16 Oct 10
I agree. We may have different career or jobs, we must do them for His glory and not for our employers or for ourselves. Thanks!
15 Oct 10
You are right for most people when things are going in the right direction they find it easy to forget God.He is only remembered when situation is tight and it shouldn't be like that.God will never create anyone for suffering and we should not allow circumstances to make us have such thoughts.The purpose God created us it to worship him.
• Philippines
16 Oct 10
If we are created, then Someone up there created us. If Someone created us, then it is our duty or purpose to worship/serve our Creator, Who is God. Thanks
@piya84 (2580)
• India
15 Oct 10
Well see i dont blame on god for problems and miseries in my life.I take responsibility of all negative things.I dont give credit of my success to god as well.It my credit. There are times i these thoughts have cross my mind,what could be purpose of this life.From my experience i have learnt to take life as it comes to me and not to think much about it.I try to live life fully.
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
15 Oct 10
Life is a gift... a reflection of affection.. so i guess my purpose is to live to love as it is the only one thing in life that makes us want to live...
• India
16 Oct 10
Welcome to mylot God has sent us here as human being, life is not just eating, earning and having a family, we need to do some good things like helping the 'real' poor and needy, this will add to our good karma and our next birth may be better than the present one.. Thanks for sharing. Cheers. Professor. .
@elims15 (69)
• Philippines
16 Oct 10
For me, my purpose here in earth is to help and to guide my family. I am willing to help them in return for helping them to me.. I was grateful that God created us to be useful and to know what our life would be. We should be happy for what we have and always thanks God for what he have done to us.
@chayapathys (2111)
• India
15 Oct 10
In modern times where is the time to think about the purpose of life. There are only two feelings ..happiness and sad.When I think of happiness only and share my happiness with others.When I am sad I only think of the soltutions for my worry.During the course of te day I am fully engaged in my work and domestic duties.Ok.When you think of the purpose of life it makes no meaning.What can you do except face the life as it presents itself.We cannot change the course of our lives and our destiny has already been decidd by God.....
• Philippines
22 Oct 10
The purpose of life is to serve not only GOD but to other people also. Life is perfect, its just that you are the only one who's making it imperfect. Life is precious.
18 Oct 10
. hmmm . i think . the purpose of my life is to serve GOD . .
• Philippines
16 Oct 10
Struggle and suffering makes us strong, God doesn't give us obstacle that we can't handle but rather to make as more stronger.
• China
15 Oct 10
I've never really considered about this question, but I always believe there is a common purpose of our life, and that is to realize our personal values. Ever since we were small kids, we were educated by our parents and teachers. This educating process lasts at least 15 years for each person. During this process, we learn diversified knowledge and how to be a useful person to our society. After that, we make contributions to our society using what we learned.
@msandip (41)
• India
15 Oct 10
I think the purpose of life is to make this world a better place to live. The human civilization has progressed a lot since its inception and today we live in a better world than our ancestors. Still people are facing different sorts of problems in their daily lives and we need more scientific and social progress to eliminate these problems. People whose work does not directly involve improvement of life, can contribute by helping people in need. The proper upbringing of kids can help in the improvement of life in future generations as well. This world will be a better place if people in the future want peace and well being for everyone.
15 Oct 10
I think the purpose of my life is to serve my family. All the things that I do today is for my family. I have a broken family and we don't experience the luxury of life but then we are contented with what we have. The purpose of my existence is to obey and serve God. All that I have today He gave it to me with purpose.
@rohnyan (22)
• China
15 Oct 10
Now I am still less life and social experience,stilling finding the truth of life. Sometimes it is confused. Enjoy the life?,but if you indulge much,you will lose yourr responsibility to yourself,your families... Hard studying,working,and making money?the same if you invest youself more,you will lose the happiness of the life with you family ,friends,and the beaufiful nature... Now what I can think is just enjoying what you are doing... your sincerely discussing will be highly appreciated
@hying80 (34)
• China
15 Oct 10
hello,in the first 26 years i think the purpose of the life is to enjoy the life,with the mind of insiting and careful enjoy the beautiful clothes,the wonderful books,and the colorful lovly life.Now i think the style of life and the respospible is on the base of strongth and wisedom. Resolve problem and creat joyful for the person you cared. Now the God and life make me review my thought to be myself.
@bahtiarx (35)
• Indonesia
15 Oct 10
i think in life your looking for search and get the reward for the real life of the hereafter