Life -- A constitutional Right~!

Ever think about it? Life, Love and the pursuit of happiness. Our forefathers afforded us the right to Life, but just what is life? The question has been posed through out this century in terms of organism vitality, but beyond the question of: "when did life begin," the question: "Just what is life?" beckons a reply for so many seeking.

There is the idea of breathing oxygen into lungs, as in carbon based, life forms, land dwellers whose subconscious functioning has given them one day after another, a pumping heart, breathing lungs, circulatory and excretory systems that make a body move and function.

Then there is thought life, where one might believe his/her happiness is calculated. Where one might measure and surmise whether life is worth the effort. If life has the adequate rewards one needs. Whether we like or dislike things, flavors, people, events, colors. Whether we feel we are doing our jobs properly. Securing our futures. Are we satisfied. Deciding day to day whether we can make it. Hunters, gatherers, settlers...

Then there are our emotions. Too soon we believe that our emotions have a life all their own. That we are subject to our moods. Likes, wants, desires, ires, sorrow, jealousies, needs, loneliness, happiness, elation, ....Emotions!

I've never personally been satisfied with life as we know it. Being a seeker of God i have always weighed life, emotions, ideas, desires, against eternal principles...: So if it feels good...Is it good? OK, so you desire that thing...Is it the right thing...would God say it was OK? IF the circumstances call for a compromise...do we conpromise?

One New testament word for "life" in the greek was "zoe" The true meaning for this word is "spirit life" I was happy to find the true meaning of this word because it defined my reasoning. I feel life is empty without eternal principles weighing in on every decision. Paul said i have learned to abound and to abase. Why? Because he weighed everything against God's word, against God's principles, against God's timeline. Happiness was not material although he clearly stated he knew how to enjoy plenty! But happiness, rather joy, was an eternal state. Joy unspeakable the old hymn said! Joy is something beyond that which you can measure or take away. Joy is what you can attain in "zoe" = spiritual life! The fruit of the spirit is Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Gentleness, Faithfulness and Self Control (Temperance)...So , "Spiritual LIFE = Zoe" apparently is defined by these things...There is no sorrow in these things...There is no law or offense against these things. Love covers all, Patience is a virtue and according to James 1: makes you whole and lacking nothing. Kindness turns away wrath/violence; Peace where it rules, there is rest; Goodness partners with mercy; Gentleness will cause hearts to turn; Faithfulness fulfills covenants, erases divorce etc; Temperance/self control...a person who can control his tongue can keep his whole body in check...

What more is there to know? Zoe is the way to truly live...There is no question!
Jesus said "I have come that you might have zoe and have it more abundantly"

When you are pondering just how fair life is, how much you need or desire or want things etc. When you are measuring yourself, your mate, your kids against the yard sticks of the world, Try instead the measuring stick of the spirit....Those fruits are a good place to start. Soon you will see whether you have "zoe" or carbon life only.

I choose "life" in more ways than one but prioritize "zoe" over all!