Near the end of the film, Forrest says, "I don't know if we each have a destiny, or if we're all just floating around accidental-like on a breeze, but I, I think maybe it's both. Maybe both is happening at the same time." Essentially, Forrest is wondering if life follows a predetermined course or if it is arbitrary. I've been thinking about this. As a Christian, I believe that life is neither predetermined nor random. God, through his Providential action, is moving His creation toward a purposeful climax and He calls people to join Him in fulfilling His plan. However, because He created us in His image, He endowed us with free will and we are constantly participating with Him in the happenings of the world. God has a plan and His desire is that we join Him in that plan. God wants us to live for His purpose and, as a result, we will be blessed. I believe that He has numbered our days and He will fulfill every purpose He has for us.
Living each day knowing that your life is a "mist" (as stated in James 4:14) is different than just living. Things here are passing away. You’ve got to hold on to what will stand. Savor what matters. Are you doing that?
Life is short. Eternity is long. Live like it.
From Him, Through Him, For Him (Romans 11:36),
Paul J. Staso
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Click on any of the links below to see some of my adventure photos:
- United States in 2006 (3,260 miles solo in 108 days at age 41)
- Montana in 2008 (620 miles solo in 20 days at age 43)
- Alaska in 2009 (500 miles solo in 18 days at age 44)
- Germany in 2010 (500 miles solo in 21 days at age 45)
- The Mojave Desert in 2011 (506 miles solo in 17 days at age 46)
- Various Photos From Mileposts Gone By
- Students Worldwide Who Ran With Me Virtually
- Roadside Sights From My Running Adventures
- Some Cycling Moments From The Past
