Who are you and why are you here?

Last week I attended the funeral or rather the “home going” service for one whom I deem a great man. The celebration of his life was more than inspirational to me. He was a man who knew who he was and why he was here. Because he knew and went about fulfilling his destiny, he touched the lives of many including me. He made this world a better place and caused those he touched to be better people.

These are hard times for many. It has been compared by some to the “Great Depression”. Homeless shelters are full of educated people who once lived in beautiful homes and made a lot of money. But the rules in our current economic system changed on us. The poor have gotten poorer and those who have much can lose it in an instant. Any of us can go from plenty to nothing with one flip decision or nonsense law passed. This has caused a lot of sadness. You can see it in the eyes of people as we go about our daily routines. The look that comes with the loss of much or the fear of losing all can be seen even behind a smile. They don’t know where to turn. There is no peace and no joy.

But then you see some who appear to not have much but there is a twinkle in their eyes, a bright smile on their faces, and apparent joy in their hearts. While “money answers all things” (Ecclesiastes 10:19), it cannot bring the joy and peace that comes with knowing who you are and why you are. The satisfaction in knowing that you are fulfilling your destiny is worth more than money can buy. But moreover, the real greatness of this revelation knowledge is that when you really know who you are and you are about being who you are, you have all that you need to become wealthy no matter what the current economic system brings. There are spiritual principles that override the decisions and opinions of mankind.

These spiritual principles were set in place by the One who created all. Because He created all, He knows the purpose for all and how it all works. In Him we find out who we are and why we are here. That knowledge gives us the ability to be whole and free. Wholeness includes everything that gives us a godly life, including wealth. Moreover, because of the blessings and peace that have been bestowed upon us, we are free to be a blessing to others. We can do our part to ease the hard times of others and also bring them into the knowledge of the truth of who they are and why they are. Again I ask, who are you and why are you here?
Minister Pam Palmer Cooper