For the sake of others

For the sake of others

I recently came across a quote from Albert Einstein that intrigued me. It goes like this; "Strange is our situation here on earth. Each of us comes for a short visit, not knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to a divine purpose. From the standpoint of daily life, however, there is one thing we do know; we are here for the sake of others."

Becoming persuaded that we are here for the sake of others is one of the most basic and essential lessons each of us could ever learn. Living with this sense of mission and purpose is what allows us to become the person we were meant to be. Understanding and adopting such a perspective is what enables us to live a meaningful and productive life.

I hear many people complain about the condition of our world. The news is filled with relentless accounts of crime, injustice, and depravity. We can respond by either withdrawing from others in fear and distrust or we can seek opportunities to connect to others with compassion and concern.

This world we live in is such a great paradox. It is filled with both joys and sorrows. Everywhere we look there is both beauty and brokenness. Each day brings opportunity for delight or deceit. The possibilities are endless for either making a difference or making a mess. Let us choose wisely the roads we travel. Let us choose to live for the sake of others.

That is what Empower NBCA School of Ministry is all about. It is about abandoning ourselves to the call of God and finding the path we were created for. It is about learning to live for God and for the sake of others.