The closer we get to what it means, to live and die, the closer we get to the meaning of life. Dying, is a part of life. What does it mean, to live, and then, to die? Well, we can ask survivors of tragedies. Who faced death, daily. They found purpose and meaning, in their lives, in the hardest times. Sometimes, the hard times were the only thing that would have brought out their purpose. Without the hard times, it is hard to find our purpose, sometimes. Many men, and women, who have faced death, and lived, look at life differently. They pursue a life, that is meaningful. What is the meaning they find? Just ask Louis Zamperini, who survived a Japanese prison camp, during World War II. He chose to live his life, afterward, differently. He started a foundation, and a camp, to bring children from the inner cities, into the fields, and the trails, of the country, to learn to run. He was an accomplished runner himself, and an Olympian. He looked, to a higher meaning, and a higher calling, for his purpose. He looked to something, that would help others, who had been in hard times, because he knew how it felt! If we choose to live our lives, according to a standard, we may choose, certain things, which may or may not contribute to our welfare. For instance, giving to the poor. Giving to the poor, has always been a standard, for those who want to live their lives purposefully, and meaningfully. Those, who choose not to give, through their own richness, do not live life according to a standard. They live life according to the morals of a society, that is bankrupt. Giving, to the poor, is kind, wise, and full of truth. Jesus, gave to the poor. He chose, to live by, a standard. He gave to those who could not afford to eat, or clothe themselves. And when we give, we follow in His example. When we give, we choose, to live life, by, a standard. We choose, life with a purpose. Life, with meaning. We choose, to help others, in their time of need, and to give, to those, in need, is to give, to, God. For Jesus said, what you have done for the least of these, you have indeed done, for Me. He is, in us, if we choose to give. He is, a part of our lives, because we will be judged, by our faith, but also by our works. For faith without works, is dead, and those who do not sow, will not reap. We will reap, what we sow, and this is a principle, we should not ever, "put to the side." We will reap, what, we sow. Thank you, and may God Bless you, as you give to those in need! :)
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