Finding God

I've never commented on my blog about public figures or current events. I guess that's because I wanted this to be a space about everyday life and happenings. However, this time, I really felt the desire to "type" my mind.

Watching the news, it seems we are inudated with updates about Paris Hilton. Just before her latest Bible-toting publicity, I felt extremely burdened for her. My heart ached to watch her heading down this path of self-destruction. "How much longer will it take before she hits rock bottom?" I wondered. Why do people sometimes have to lose it all before they'll turn to the one true source of life and liberty? Why in the process of "finding oneself" do they destroy themselves? So many try to fill their lives with busyness, popularity, sex, drugs, alcohol, etc. Still they're left empty.

As Christians, we have the answer to that age-old question: What's the meaning of life? God created each of us for His pleasure and purpose. I'm pretty sure destroying ourselves was not in His plan. The great news is that no matter how much we've messed up, and we all do, He wants us back. He wants to be close to you and me. He loves us.

I truly hope and pray that Paris has really found the answer in the one true God through His son, Jesus. He is the only way, truth, and life. He is not a publicity tool, but the way to joy, peace, and true happiness.

May each of you find that joy, love, and peace in Jesus.