God's vision for you is life as He lives it! God loves you, and wants to give you the highest quality of life imaginable.

 

no, not a second-rate existence somewhere on earth, but the highest quality of life imaginable, here and in eternity with Him! that's what God wants us to have. the best!

 

this is why He provides church families where we can belong. this is why He gives each of us special gifts and talents, so we can live life fully. amazingly, this is why He's concerned about what you're doing, when you're doing it, and how you relate to Him. God doesn't want anything to get in the way of our friendship. He especially doesn't want us to get involved in anything damaging or hurtful. He's like a loving father or a good big brother. He's someone who loves you so much that He's always looking out for you.

 

when God designed you, He included special talents and skills that will help you become a uniquely valuable individual. these may be your ability to teach, your love for others, or your leadership skills. still, whatever special gifts you have received, God has also provided all of the energy and wisdom necessary for you to use them well.

 

by the way, how God feels about death is part of the quality life He offers. for followers of Christ, death holds no fear. remember, Jesus defeated death on calvary and has given us freedom from death. cemeteries, then, are filled with followers of God who are in the "peaceful pause before the resurrection." yes, they are dead, but that death holds no power over their future. Jesus is coming to take them (and those of us who are still living) home! death is almost like a wintery promise of spring.

 

the seventh-day adventist faith in today and in the future comes from seeing this life "overflowing" with hope!

 

because love is the key aspect of His character, God is also deeply into gratitude. before we even finish saying thank you, He's already busy sending more blessings.