Chapter 5 Seeing Life from God's View

"Life is all about," is probably one of the most frequented quotes people retort too when speaking about the purpose of life. I have heard many versions and contortions of the quote, such as "life is all about money," or "life is all about family," or "life is all about chilling." They all have relative validity for each person, which often reflects that person’s specific personality. As an example, a fraternity member at UCSB may often quote, "life is all about partying," whereas Donald Trump may say, "life is all about money." It all depends on the person. Moreover, whatever they attach to the end of that quote often is a reflection of his or her personality, or a reaction to their specific situation at the given moment.

For me, life was about many things, from frivolous materialism to professional careers. However, as I have spiritually matured, I have begun to realize the vast intricacy God has molded my life to be. "Long before you were conceived by your parents, you were conceived in the mind of God." This quote reverberates with purpose now, as I fully accept how God created me with a specific reason. My life now has taken shape and I see how everything was interwoven with purpose. I am being set-up with everyday experiences to prepare me for a bigger and more important service for God. So how do I see my life? My life metaphor is that God is constantly challenging me, so I can grow in character, which will in effect prepare for greater works that I cannot wait to fulfill. However, I disagree with the forcefulness that Warren states, "Life on earth is a Test." I would rather paraphrase with, "Life is a serious of challenges to build our character, for the purpose of shaping us into the Christians that God wishes for each in everyone of us."