"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1)." It's very likely a bolder statement has never been put forth in all of recorded history. The Bible itself doesn't argue for the existence of God and it doesn't have to -- He has always been (Psalm 90:2). Yet, somehow, mankind continues to find ways to deceive, distract and distance himself from the one thing that would satisfy the true longing in his own heart... that of a vibrant relationship with his Creator. We spend our time in pursuit of personal achievement, professional success and public adulation, but then wonder why our "victories" still leave such a hollow feeling. It's no accident. God uniquely designed each of us and gifted us with skills and talents that serve His purposes and not our own. Most important, it is the gift of faith, or unmerited favor, that alone allows us to even recognize His singular responsibility for our very existence. When someone gives me an unexpected gift, I am compelled to return the favor, thinking "but you really shouldn't have." The true gift of God is eternal life (Romans 6:23) and there's no time like the present to begin thanking the Giver.
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