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A Lifestyle That Shines: God's stars see the finish line

Ever think, "What am I doing here?" Maybe you're a husband trapped in a long afternoon of shopping with your wife. Maybe you're a wife trapped in a long evening of drinking and sports television at someone else's home. Maybe you're a teenager trapped in a visit to relatives where no one is your age.

You know what's worse? Wondering what you are doing on earth in the first place. A distressingly high percentage of people I've met have no clue that their lives have--or should have--purpose. They drift through life and wonder why nothing satisfies in the long run.

There's a better way. Do you know where you are going? Do you see the finish line? St. Paul has some words of inspiration for you: "One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:13,14).

The purpose of my life is not to get rich, get famous, or get pleasure. The purpose of my life is to get close to my Savior Jesus and give him glory. What finish line are you heading for?