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The Reason I Was Created.

By BARBARA RIES

Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Homesale Realty RS176746L

January 28, 2009 02:33 AM

I will celebrate my birthday this coming Saturday and unlike my oldest son who claims he can remember when he was in my womb (no kidding!), today during my time with the Lord, I thought about the reason why I was created. Having lived 50 years on this earth, the answer as to why The Father made me came quite effortlessly.

Opening my bible I went to Psalm 20:4. I noticed this verse was dated last year in 2008 when He first spoke these words to me.

"May the Lord grant you according to your heart's desire and fulfill all your purpose." Psalm 20:4 NKJV

I pondered, what is my heart's desire and my purpose? I concluded my heart's desire is my purpose. My desire (to love God, to worship Him in Spirit and in Truth, and to be His friend) is my purpose (the reason why I was created). To love God speaks of intimacy. To worship God is to praise Him for who He is and to be His friend is to commit myself to relationship with Him. My statement as to why I was created therefore is:

"The reason I was created is to be His friend; to worship Him in Spirit and in Truth (The Word) and to have a committed and enduring relationship with Him. Not a casual encounter but an intimate involvement, a romantic pursuit and a complete and total abiding trust in Him knowing that He loves me." Barbara Ries

-- Perhaps you might want to think of the same question. Why were you created by God? I would enjoy reading your responses so please post them here so that may be an encouragement to others.

GBY! Barbara :)

- This biog is an extension of HOPE Ministry and "The Secret Place" -- if it has sown a blessing in your life please consider sowing back to the ministry at the website link below.

www.hope2007.org

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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573

MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME

Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Happy Birthday..give yourself a hug! I think we are on the earth the short short time to help others, make the world a better place to live, to learn what happiness, peace and love are all about. If you are grateful and full of joy, folks other than crabby unhappy ones want to be around you and your kids learn about giving back. You and I have so much to be grateful, happy about. Good post!

Jan 28, 2009 03:08 AM

BARBARA RIES

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Homesale Realty - Lititz, PA

Your Cool Agent in the Coolest Small Town, Lititz!

Hi Mary: Thank you! I celebrate it with thanksgiving for the life He gave me. And what a privilege it is to be a witness -- to give a word of glory to God for all that He has done for us. GBU! Barbara :)

Jan 28, 2009 03:40 AM

BARBARA RIES

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Homesale Realty - Lititz, PA

Your Cool Agent in the Coolest Small Town, Lititz!

Hi Kenneth: I will say a big A M E N to that! God creates all things -- both man and moment, to be used for His glory. GBU and thanks for the post! Barbara :)

Jan 28, 2009 03:42 AM

BARBARA RIES

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Homesale Realty - Lititz, PA

Your Cool Agent in the Coolest Small Town, Lititz!

Hi Andrew: Okay, let me get situated here {{{ me }}} ... there, I gave myself a hug! Imagine the lives that can be touched and changed when we become LOVE to others. It can literally change a nation. Thanks for your post and GBU! Barbara :)

Jan 28, 2009 03:45 AM

Bob Sloop, Consultant, Indianapolis, IN

RS Mortgage Consulting - Indianapolis, IN

Barbara, What a wonderful way to look at why your here, and what your purpose is in life. I want to wish you a wonderful birthday this coming Saturday, spend it cheerfully knowing your a child of God, and a person that passes His love to everyone you meet. Great post, and you just got a star for being just that, a "Star" in our Lords eyes.

Jan 28, 2009 10:57 AM

C Tann-Starr

Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Hello lovely. Happy birthday dear-heart. May God bless you and keep you and give you the desires of your wonderful heart. Love, C.

Jan 28, 2009 03:57 PM

Jason Neumann

Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. - Kelowna, BC

Realtor - www.KelownaRealEstateNews.com

Happy Birthday to you Barbara! Blessings on you as you continue your sojourn and as a pilgrim on her way home to the promised land. Take care and happy blogging!

Jan 28, 2009 06:19 PM

BARBARA RIES

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Homesale Realty - Lititz, PA

Your Cool Agent in the Coolest Small Town, Lititz!

Hi Bob:Thank you for the happy wishes. I am thankful beyond human expectation for what God has done in my life and continues to do in my life each day. I will take that star with hopes that I put more smiles on Jesus' face then tears in His eyes. GBU and thank you again for your post! Barbara :)

Jan 28, 2009 07:56 PM

BARBARA RIES

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Homesale Realty - Lititz, PA

Your Cool Agent in the Coolest Small Town, Lititz!

Hi Carol: Thank you so much my friend! Blessing and happiness are wished for you and your family as well. I miss our chats about the Lord and one day I hope to meet you face to face. Let's not wait until heaven! GBU! Barbara :)

Jan 28, 2009 07:59 PM

BARBARA RIES

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Homesale Realty - Lititz, PA

Your Cool Agent in the Coolest Small Town, Lititz!

Hi Jason: What a vision of eternal bliss -- the promised land! Thanks for the well wishes too. I appreciate it! GBU! Barbara :)

Jan 28, 2009 08:02 PM

Rob and Camille Di Maio

San Antonio Real Estate - Keller Williams Legacy - San Antonio, TX

I still remember the words of my childhood catechism class - that we were made to "Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him." With these three goals in mind, it extends to learning about God, spending time with Him at prayer and Mass, and serving everyone, as they are made in His image and likeness.

Feb 01, 2009 12:24 AM

BARBARA RIES

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Homesale Realty - Lititz, PA

Your Cool Agent in the Coolest Small Town, Lititz!

Hi Rob & Camille: Thank you for your insight. I appreicate the post. GBU! Barbara :)

Feb 01, 2009 01:46 AM

Sonja Patterson

Keller Williams - BV - College Station, TX

Texas Monthly 5-Star Realtor Recipient for the Hou

I love reading everyone's posts. They're ALL GOOD! :) What came to mind as I was reading them was Ephesians 2:10 "For we are HIS workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." I love that...He permits us to be a part of His work...using us to help others and using others to lift us up as well! HAPPY B-DAY Barbara, and thanks again for reminding me that each new day has a special purpose!

Feb 03, 2009 02:35 PM

April Hayden-Munson

Brookfield, WI

Brookfield Wisconsin Real Estate

Barbara, Happy Birthday to you! What a wonderful post. I think I was created to comfort others. I try everyday to "make" someone's day. Most days I succeed. SOme days it's a little thing, others it may be a big thing. ONe of the best ever was a few years ago when a friend was struggling monetarily. She didn't have money to buy anything for her son for Christmas. I handed her $200 and said "it's yours and I don't want it back. Now get something for your family". It made me feel Sooo good .... and she was very happy.

Feb 04, 2009 07:47 AM

Lisa Long

Heather Roda Broker - Paso Robles, CA

Happy Birthday. There is nothing more pleasing to God than when you allow yourself to have that open intimate relationship. What a beautiful gift. I will be praying over your question It is never one to be answered lightly.

Feb 06, 2009 01:48 PM

BARBARA RIES

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Homesale Realty - Lititz, PA

Your Cool Agent in the Coolest Small Town, Lititz!

Hi Sonia: Thank you for your insight in to this scripture. I appreciate your post and birthday wishes too. GBU! Barbara :)

Feb 06, 2009 08:05 PM

BARBARA RIES

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Homesale Realty - Lititz, PA

Your Cool Agent in the Coolest Small Town, Lititz!

Hi April:Thank you so very much! Sounds as if you have the gift of encouraging others -- and what a wonderful thing that is to lift another spirit when they are in need of encouragement! GBU in your walk with the Lord! Barbara :)

Feb 06, 2009 08:09 PM

BARBARA RIES

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Homesale Realty - Lititz, PA

Your Cool Agent in the Coolest Small Town, Lititz!

Hi Lisa: Thanks for your post! I look forward to reading your answer. Have a wonderful day! Barbara :)

Feb 06, 2009 08:10 PM

Kathleen Lordbock

Broker/Short Sale & Staging Specialist - Crosby, MN

Keller Williams Realty Professionals

Great Commission - to spread the Gospel to the entire earth - where I can't go, I send - where I can go, I witness.

Feb 07, 2009 07:00 AM

BARBARA RIES

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Homesale Realty - Lititz, PA

Your Cool Agent in the Coolest Small Town, Lititz!

Hi Kathleen: Thanks for sharing about the importance of spreading the Gospel, wherever we are. GBU, Barbara :)

Feb 07, 2009 10:25 AM

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