"The Purpose of Life"

God of mercy, Father of light, Almighty God and Creator of life. A question I ask on this lonely night... What is the purpose of life? We're here for awhile and then were gone Like the words of an old forgotten song. Our days go by like dust in the wind How soon we wish we were young again. Children laugh and old men die Graves are filled and woman cry. The green grass withers and leaves turn brown  They pass from this world without a sound. Babies are born and people rejoice Brought into this world without a choice. From young to old much too fast And before we know it  our life is past. Our life's a book a short story at best When the last page is turned, then we rest. Ashes to ashes and dust to dust Now we live and die we must. Brevity of life and purpose of man Our time is running like an hourglass of sand. To be immortal and die never Oh how I wish I could live forever. So what is the purpose of life... But to live for God and to die for Christ. Night.2013

Reviews

[Emerald Seas]

Stunning write. I've too many thoughts to throw down on a review. Life I think is meant to be our journey toward Him. Some have a shorter path than others. How are we to appreciate paradise when we have no reference from hardship or pain. As one that hasn't wandered too much away from the straight and narrow, the few "troubles" I have created or clung to have been my lessons as they hit me quite hard. All of us have a different journey, yet in it together. I do not wish to be on earth forever. I love my life, very appreciative and blessed, and I do not fear death for myself. However, I still have children at home. My biggest fear has been following in the footsteps of my mother and grandmother that they passed from cancers when their children were still young. Once I know my children are safely out the door and capable adults, they are my legacy here. Everything after that as they say... Is gravy. Nice writing! If it gets me commenting or thinking this much, it's good!

[Night]

...there is much in this write itself for it was God breathed...God knows...thank you very much...:)

[J.J. NIGHTINGALE]

"We're here for awhile and then we are gone"

True .. .. I guess it's what we do in-between that counts ..

All things will be revealed .. ..

I question everything, all the time ..

I love you poem of humble praise .. Jazz x

[Night]

..it is Jazz...and it's ok to question, but acceptance can bring joy also...so we cherish what we have...:) Thank you so much...:)

[J.J. NIGHTINGALE]

:)................. x

[Night]

...have I told you today that I love you...well, I love you jazz...:)

[J.J. NIGHTINGALE]

I love you too .. x

[Adam Lebzo -RonninWarri..]

I bow to your outstanding muse and words my friend!
I love and respect the religious values of your pieces which is something scarce nowadays
Admiration and respect!

[Night]

...thank you very much...:)

[Mind Giant]

I want to thank you, this is a great piece of writing. The flow was amazing. the questions were the very same that I have found my self asking all the time. To live and die, "such sweet sorrow" Thank you. I have nothing but goodness to tell you about this written artwork.

[Night]

thank you kindly my friend...:)

[Frieda P]

Lovely piece, you are always so inspired by your faith. Was that answer from God himself....if he truly answers you, let me know.

'we're'....

[Night]

ah...thanks typo oops...I wrote this many years ago on the night I finally asked God to help make me a better man...I don't know how, but when I finished speaking those words to him in prayer...this feeling of warmth came over me, and then In my minds eye...God played back every scene in my life where I had wronged a person...I literally felt their pain...physically....hot tears streamed down my face as I realized it was God showing me my past...when the vision had finally subsided, a peace that I have never felt before in my life came over me...filling every inch of my body and soul....i gave my life to Him that night....and I have never looked back...I serve Him till this day.

[Frieda P]

Wow, very inspiring story David, must be glorious to have a moment of clarity like that. He must like you better than me...I've not heard from him...x

[Night]

...he's there, he's always been there, just like with me......if he was there for me...he'll be there for you...you gotta be broken...all the way down...I think it;s then that he shows Himself...it was like that for me...:)

[Frieda P]

Broken? I went way past broken by age 7...not sure what you call it after that...I'm glad you have faith, it's obviously made you a better man.

[Night]

Thank you Frieda...don't give up...I'm keeping you in my prayers...I've got His personal #...lol....:)

[Frieda P]

hahaha, you're too much David! ;-P

[Night]

...well, I do...:)

[Frieda P]

Is it his landline or does he have a cell now? ;-P

[Night]

...the way the times are changing it just might be an I-phone...:)

[Frieda P]

Wonder if he tweets.... ;-P

[Night]

...lol. bed time for me my friend...worky work today...lol. You be good as you can be...i'll see you later...:)

[Frieda P]

ciao, sleep tight.......x

[LamentedHaven]

"The reason we breathe is to sing of his glory" - Mercy Me "All of creation"

[Night]

...There music is killer...nice.:)

[DIVYA]

“Meaningless! Meaningless!”
says the Teacher.
“Utterly meaningless!
Everything is meaningless.” - Ecclesiastes 12:8

Our labor and toil is in vain. We wither like grass and none are remembered by those who shall follow.

You therefore point out rightly that:
"So what is the purpose of life...
But to live for God and to die for Christ." - Christ is All & In All. Amen.

Applause to you for this superb writing. May the spirit of God keep inspiring you.!

[Night]

...very good my friend, and thank you for the awesome review...:)

[DIVYA]

You are welcome.

[Devanshu Rajput]

lovely piece....you have asked a very good question through very simple,heartouching,well rhymed poem that 'what is the purpose of life?'...you said true life is very short to live...my heed was much attracted towards your rhyme...but in answer to your question i only would say "Aim is the bridge between birth and death.Our task is to travel and cross it"-my elder brother.

[Night]

...thank you my friend...:)

[Devanshu Rajput]

it's okay friend