Magnificent Life

Why God Made You? Part Two "But for this purpose, I have raised you, to show you my power, so that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth." Exodus 9:16 It's a question that people have asked throughout the ages: Why did God make me? Some believe that humans were created as a way for God to express his love and compassion, others believe that humans were created to lead others to God, and still others believe that humans were created as a way to help God govern and oversee the universe. To some, the question still seems like an unanswerable question. But to believers, there is an answer. When we look at ourselves in the mirror, we see a reflection of who we are. In the same way, when we look at God, we see a reflection of His character. We are made in God's image, so we reflect His love and care for all of creation. God created us for a purpose, and we are valuable to Him. He loves us and wants us to be happy. That's why He gave us free will – so that we can choose to love Him back. And when we do, it brin