You’re more than matter. And you matter because of that. Not because of the color of your skin. Not because of how much money you have or where you were born. And not because you’re the most perfect specimen ever conceived here on planet Earth.
Your significance is measured by the highest standard in existence. God’s love and wisdom.
He created you in His image. And He created you on purpose. You live because He lives. And that gives you more meaning than you’ll ever fully understand or comprehend this side of Heaven.
You ARE going to Heaven, aren’t you? In case you didn’t know, life carries on way past what you and I can see here and now. Even though your body doesn’t last forever, you do. That’s another part of why your life has meaning. God designed you to be eternal. He doesn’t create humans to be here today and gone tomorrow. Be truthful with me, now.
Somewhere inside, you know that you’re more than matter. Right?
It can be easy to feel lost in the hustle and bustle of this big ol’ world. Especially with all the technology around you. You’re constantly bombarded with news, entertainment, and social media.
Ads and gossip would have you think you need bling and swag to amount to something. You don’t.
Because your worth was determined by the Creator of the universe when He formed you in your mother’s womb. He gave you self-awareness. And the capacity to learn and discover more about Him.
So, if you have a thirst and hunger to know how and why you’re so much more than matter, or even if you’re satisfied to explain away your existence on random chance, here’s what I suggest.
Random chance indoctrination gives you that feeling of insignificance. Not creation. If you and I are only here as a result of trillions of beneficial mutations, then there really IS no purpose to life. It just is. And then it isn’t.
But here’s something much better.
The one, true, living, loving God created you with purpose, meaning, and eternity written on your heart. So, own that knowledge. Because it can lift you up in times of trouble. And when you understand your Creator will never leave you nor forsake you, it gives you strength to carry on when others give up hope.
And as you carry on, you can show others how their lives have meaning too. You can show them how life can go on forever. At least it will for those who love and seek God. Those who don’t will feel more like the guy in this poem from 48 years ago. It was written from the perspective of a 20 year old guy who questioned the meaning of life.
Ashes In A Breeze
Where was I when I thought this up?
I was staring into a coffee cup.
I thought I’d write the things I felt
So the cold inside my heart would melt.
I’m a peaceful man, and I love the world,
And once or twice I’ve kissed a girl.
I lead a life that carries on,
But something’s missing. Something’s wrong.
I’ve looked into ashtrays before
And never really thought anything,
But now I see the ashes inside,
And they represent everything.
My life is passing by like ashes in a breeze.
It’s like there is no meaning. Maybe I’m hard to please.
Ashes in a breeze?
Sounds like a phrase I’ve heard before,
But emptiness stays with me.
It fits me more and more.
And more and more I’m looking
Into empty coffee cups,
Seeing a reflection and trying to wake up.
If I should ever make
Another meaning for myself,
I’ll erase the cruel reflection,
And put the cup back on the shelf.
© 1975
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