A Reason To Live
March 26, 2008
I was doing my midnight read, when I remembered this song from my childhood years. I forgot how it starts, but I could still sing the chorus line. It goes like this:
We are the reason why He gave his life,
We are the reason that He suffered and died,
To the world that was lost,
He gave all He could give,
To show us the reason to live.
Forgive me for being melodramatic, but somehow the lyrics brought tears to my eyes. I don’t know exactly if it’s my conscience or as my grandmother would say — the Holy Spirit. But whatever it is, my emotions started acting up.
Why am I here? There should be substantial reason for my existence. Right? And then the answer came to me. I live, because I am loved. Someone sacrificed His life in exchange for mine. That alone, should be enough reason for me to celebrate life to the fullest. And not waste my time whining and asking all the sorts of question.
The answer’s real simple, unfortunately time made it all complicated. Forget about wealth and financial success. God simply wants us to live, love and be happy!
















March 27, 2008 at 8:05 am
Looks like you’ve hit a gold mine there, Nell! In this world of crass materialism and the “me-myself-and-I” mentality, it’s so easy to get lost in all the “lures” of the world when this simple truth is what can really make us happy all along. Thanks for sharing this. I really needed it. Warm hugs to you!
March 27, 2008 at 10:44 am
I know this song and I could feel why this put you into tears. There are a lot of things in life that we dont understand. But I am sure He has a good purpose on why we are here now…
March 27, 2008 at 12:24 pm
i know that song.
it brings out a sigh from my lips everytime.
pero more than that, i appreciate this entry. not a lot of people can say that they truly understand the real meaning of their existence in this world. i’m glad your heart is in the right place right now. *hugs*
happy easter, nell!
March 27, 2008 at 9:26 pm
alam mo, ang song na ito ang favorite sa mga retreats! and for obvious reasons.
you’re right on the money when you said you should celebrate life to the fullest. tama yun! kami ng mommy ko, we always remind each other to celebrate everything….kahit yung mga maliliit lang na blessings (although wala naman talagang maliit na blessing). everything that gives us joy, we should celebrate. because that’s one sure way that we’ll have many more of little and big joys to celebrate. hay, heto na naman ako. masasabihan na naman akong para akong pari. hahaha!
God bless, nell!
March 27, 2008 at 10:49 pm
Live, love, laugh. Keep that positivity burning.