The Purpose of Life

Every once in a while a life changing book comes along and really inspires the reader.  Yesterday I finished a book that falls into that category. I've heard a couple of people talk about the book and it truly was a life-changing work!

The book is Return From Tomorrow written by George Ritchie. I look forward to reading his next book, Ordered to Return.  He's not an LDS Author, but I can say that based on my own personal experiences and the doctrine as I understand it, his experience was real and true. His experience is consistent with previous revelation and experiences we read about in the scriptures.

He puts life in perspective for each one of us. He gives the reader a perspective of what awaits us and what we should do with our time.

I will try (although inadequately) to sum up his book:

1) When we pass on from this life we'll see our entire life and how our actions have affected others, both good and bad.

2) When his spirit was separated, there was no progress unless he kept his focus towards the Lord. Then, and only then, was he able to see things as they really are.

3) The question that repeatedly came to his mind was, "What have you done with your life?"  He was the one to answer his own question. It was manifest in his innermost thoughts and desires.

4) It's all about developing love and relationships and building others - isn't that what Christ did and still does?

This young 19 year old man had a life changing experience and he was converted to the Lord (as far as I can tell). Every day of his life from that point forward revolved around that experience.

As a result of reading this book, I've re-committed to ask myself these questions each morning:

1) Lord, how can I serve thee today and be an instrument in thy hands?

2) Who's life did I affect today? How did I help, lift, or inspire someone to become better and look towards our Master?