"To be is to do, or do is to be, or do be do be do"

"To do is to be"--Descartes

"To Be is to Do"--Voltaire

"Do be do be do"-Frank Sinatra


OK< you can stop laughing now. Why did I copy these quotes? Because I thought they were funny, plus they made me think. Why are we here? What is the meaning of "Life"? Questions mankind has been asking since the beginning of time. Some of us, it seems, think we are here to make as much money as possible before we die, "He who dies with the most toys, wins". Some consider our family as our goal in life, to enjoy it together with good friends and family. Still others think that by staying busy, wither in business, hobbies, sports, whatever, is the meaning of live, to enjoy things you enjoy. So what is the answer? Is it: "To do is to be" or "To be is to do" or just "Do be do be do"? We don't have to climb that mountain and approach the Guru on top to find out the answer to the meaning of life. It's easy. It is to Live a life for God, a good and clean life serving Him and living by His example to show others HIM> Yes in doing this, we also do all the other things I just mentioned. We interact with friends and family, we enjoy doing the things we like, we supply for our family, we enjoy the company of others. We know what is right and what is wrong base upon God's word and nothing else. We stand by our principles, yes we have those, and we do not negotiate

Principles, do we actually have them? In today's world, it seems, not to many do. I support Politicians who really have them, and are criticized at every turn because they won't bend, and stand on them. Sometimes, actually, most of the time, a politician is ruined because of this. Most Politicians are criticized for "Flip Flopping" ,or changing their mind on a certain thing. If they "Flip Flopped" by realizing that they were not standing on their principles and what they were backing was wrong, then I applaud them for this "flip flop". There is nothing wrong with admitting you were wrong and changing your mind. In fact, isn't that exactly what we do when we ask God for forgiveness? "Lord, I am sorry, I have sinned, help me to turn from my sins and live for you"



Ecclesiastes 3:22
So I saw that there is nothing better for people than to be happy in their work. That is why we are here! No one will bring us back from death to enjoy life after we die.

So, the meaning of life is "Our Work"? Yes, it is, our work is not what you think, though. Our work here on earth is to serve our Lord and to reflect Him, so that others will see Him through us.

I have had many jobs in my life, some I enjoyed, some I did not. But God placed certain people at everyone of these jobs, that I was to reflect Him to. I would like to say I did a very good job at this, but that would not be true. I did for some, but not for all. Our "Work" is for the Kingdom of Heaven

1 Timothy 4:10
This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.

OK, let's talk about "Work". At your job, who are you working for? Sure you have a boss, you have a supervisor, you have responsibilities, you have co workers. But your not working for them if you are a Christian. Your working for God. You see, if you are professing Christianity then EVERYONE is watching you. They are trying to find a "nick, a hole," in your armor. They just need to see "one more christian who is not what they claim to be", to doubt a little more in God's love. Don't be that "One More" be that One who instills true belief in Jesus Christ our Lord. Be that one who "lives what they talk", that "Real Deal", shine on for Him. Don't take shortcuts, don't take extra long lunch breaks, don't take advantage of the company you work for. Stand by YOUR principles, which are laid out in the Bible. Do a good job for your earthly boss, and show everyone watching what a true Man or Woman of God is all about.

I actually think Frank Sinatra got the above quotes right. I had rather be "Do be do be doing" taking life as it comes, enjoying my part in it, and "going with the flow" instead of trying to figure out if "doing is being" or "being is doing". But, I must admit, to Be is to Do, and to Do is to Be. If we want to Be Christians, we must Do what Christ said for us to Do.

So, take that "Do be do be do " attitude and enjoy life, and all God has in store for you. I wonder if Pandora has an Frank Sinatra Chanel? Think I will look, I'm in the mood for a little: "Do be do be do" by "Ole Blue Eyes."