What do you think is the meaning of life?

Oh my. Now we are getting DEEP!! Two thoughts immediately come to mind.

1. To love God, and love others as yourself. (Matthew 22:37-39)

2. To be joyfully grateful in all things.

Gratitude and joy are two of the tenets which drive me personally. When we are able to be mindful of how much we have to be grateful for - even in the midst of challenge - then I believe we have cracked open the door to joyful living.

The Bible tells us to "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

And in James 1:2-4, it says "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."

Finally, Paul wrote "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." (Romans 12:12)