Everything is meaningless, the running of marathons, the agony of studying, the mastery of a new language, the initiation of a relationship, the accumulation of accolades, the conquering of one's fear and the amassing of wealth. It all seems purposeless and mundane, the constant chasing of things that will not last. Until I heard the greater calling from God that I finally understood the meaning of these pursuits. That all these are but tools used to glory Him and to proclaim His name high. The blood shed, the tear flowed, the fear expelled, the courage mustered drew me closer to God. That I am able to come close to him once again and declare that He is my father.