My Purpose?

This morning I sat down at my desk and thought about the last month.  What a month it has been.  I am dealing with a hyperthroid due to graves disease (feel bad continually), I am behind at the office, Josh is starting kindergarten today, Michael is starting 3rd grade (This means I'm getting old), I have a pain that shoots down my leg every once in a while, I have no energy to run due to my thryoid issue (I signed up for the St. Louis Marathon), etc.  I am overwhelmed!!

The best to deal with being overwhelmed, stressed, full of worry, etc. is to be reminded what life is all about.  God has told us what life is all about.

"The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man".  Ecclesaistes 12:13

Our whole duty is to fear GOD and keep His commandments!  God is in control!

"Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. ... Pslams 18:1-18.

Dead God:
At times God I forget why I am put on this earth.  I get so caught up in what I am responsible for, what I have to do, just staying afloat that I forgot our purpose.  Help me stay focused on my purpose.  Help me strive to grow closer to you every day.  Help me use my life as a worship to Your Name.  Staying focused on you Father helps me resist temptatation.  Father, the devil is strong... I see his temptations all the time.  Help me resist each temptation.  Father, I love you and want to obey your commandments.  I want to fully fear you and I want to follow your commandments.  Help me be bold and proclaim your name through my actions, my attitude so others can see You in me.

Amen.

Scott Miller