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Demotivated?
There comes
a time in most of our lives when we feel unappreciated, unloved and
- perhaps - unwanted, and there are times when, try as we might, we
feel that we are getting nowhere. If this sounds like you, then this
is a goood time for reflection - and a great time to reconsider the
purpose of life.
A long time ago the people of earth started building a tower that they hoped
would reach to heaven. Scripture tells us that the reason they built this tower
was not that they fancied the idea of getting to heaven, but so that they could
"make a name for themselves" (Genesis 11:4).
[Little has changed
today except perhaps that now we make a name for ourselves by razing high towers
to the ground.]
In mercy, God confused
their language so that they could not finish the tower - but God's ultimate
purpose in doing so was to help them to overcome the almost universal
misconception that the purpose of life is to make a name for ourselves.
Sure, these people were
pretty demotivated when they could not complete that tower, but what had been
their motivation?
The lesson has been hard
for man to learn, however, for today we still find people working hard and in
every which way to try and make a name for themselves - and, ultimately, to
enjoy the fleeting bounties that are showered on all who do succeed in making a
name for themselves.
But are riches, and
honour, and fame the great goals of life? Did Jesus wear any costly robes? Did
He drive round in an elegant carriage? Did He wear a diamond-studded crown? Was
He noted for His sporting prowess - or, to put it more correctly, for His
ability to beat His fellow man into second place? Was He known for His good
looks, or His wealth?
On the contrary, Jesus
came to teach us that the purpose of life is far removed from what the movies
and the commercials make it out to be. Many more books have been written about
Him than about any other man. Many more sermons have been preached about Him
than about any other man. He has had an infinitely greater impact upon our
planet than any other man - and yet he wore a simple robe and an ordinary pair
of sandals. Jesus surely did make a name for Himself, but that was not His
intention. The purpose of His life was to live for others and, ultimately, to
die for others, and He is inviting us to make this the purpose of our lives.
So if you are
demotivated today, we would like to offer you a sure remedy. Do something, right
now, to make somebody else happy. Go out and smile at a stranger. Telephone
someone who you know would appreciate your call. Visit someone whom you know to
be lonely. Give a little more than you would normally give to a beggar or to
someone in need.
Do anything to focus
your life on the needs of others, and you will find a wonderful sense of meaning
and true purpose coming back into your life.
Then, having tasted the
rewards of kindness, and having gotten your priorities re-focused, you will find
plenty to be motivated about. Then, with the true purpose of life in mind, take
God as your partner and set out to make a difference in our sad and troubled
community - and think big because . . .
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`My God will meet all your
needs according to all His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.'
(Philippians 4:19) |
`Jesus' life
presents a perfect manhood. Just that which you may be, He was in
human nature.' (5BC1124)
`He
exercised in His own behalf no power that is not freely offered to
us.' (DA24)
`To every
one who offers Himself to the Lord for service, withholding nothing,
is given power for the attainment of measureless results.'
(7T30)
`God makes
no requirements without making provision for its fulfillment.
Through the grace of Jesus we may accomplish everything that God
requires.' (COL301)
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