So then ... why are you here?

A Prelude

This is a question that often comes across our minds or at least it should; Why we are here? It is broad in scope, from our existence on earth to the place we are at this moment. No matter what context, there are reasons why we are here. Whether we were drawn, lead or placed purposefully, passively drifting or sucked into a vortex we had little to no influence over, we are where we are at for a reason.

I think this question worthy of our asking and often so that we are confident of where we are headed. The process asking by itself will yield great benefits provided we are looking for real answers. A right and true answer will either help you correct your position or affirm it. Seeking the answer and doing something with it requires sincerity, openness and courage for it to be of value. Pressing in for the answer often involves hard work and often you are alone in the process; also for good reasons.

I have been a student of this subject for some time and i would like to share what i have learned out of the experience, one that is still unfolding. The road has been hard but looking back i see there was purpose in the difficulty. I believe we experience hard things in order to share the outcome, the truths of a matter, with others who are just entering in.

Sharing these experiences of the truth at work in us is the word of our testimonies; the first hand witnessing of the truth being worked out and applied in our lives. Seeing the truth clearly about us and our circumstances will change us, individually and collectively in vital connections to one another. It is one of the three things that we overcome by.

You may be asking; "so then what exactly is {the} truth"? Everyone may have differing opinions of what truth means or is. In fact, in this age, truth or at least our perception of it, has become relatively relative. However, truth by its nature can not be relative; it is the way things actually are. Truth is absolute. Perceiving the truth is often a long process of learning and un-learning; letting go of biases and impure motives so that we can see it more clearly.

For me, I am persuaded (and still continue to be) that the ultimate truth is found in the presence of the Almighty God. He is the truth. He is so true and pure that nothing un-true or impure can dwell in His presence and live to tell about it. His Spirit is true. His Word is true. God calls us to Himself and worship in the process, in Spirit and in Truth. For me that is the place to start. Worship is another interesting topic as the more we explore it, the less it is what we thought, but that is another topic.

This is a huge question and it is hard to preface it in a short space like this. That being said, I hope this will be a good place to start. I hope you would continue the discussion as we explore why we are here; for our mutual edification.

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Bless you.