One’s life purpose gives direction and helps a person navigate through the many daily choices that he faces. Thomas Carlyle, a Scottish philosopher, essayist, historian, and teacher said, “A man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder—a waif, a nothing, a no man. Have a purpose in life, and, having it, throw such strength of mind and muscle into your work as God has given you.” Yield to the plan designed for your life. There is no one like you, and God designed you uniquely. God has equipped you to fulfill all that you have been called to do, so it is not that you are unqualified—just unwilling. Billy Sunday, the celebrated and influential American evangelist, said, “More men fail through lack of purpose than lack of talent.” John Wesley, a seventeenth-century Anglican minister, theologian, and the founder of Methodism, said, “I want the whole Christ for my Savior, the whole Bible for my book, the whole Church for my fellowship, and the whole world for my mission field.” All of life is before you, and you don’t have to walk through life alone. According to Psalm 139, God knew you before you were ever born. As you continue on this journey, you will discover all that God has for you!
Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NASB77) says:
“For I know the plans that I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. 12Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.”
The question before us all, does God really have a plan for my life? The answer is definitely yes! But, do you desire it for your life? After coming to that answer for your life, you can then ask yourself, are you happy with where you are at in your life right now. If you’re not happy with what you’ve got, or where you are at, then make new decisions to change the direction for your life. Including God in that decision is critical to your life’s purpose. Alignment with God will bring you peace, lower your stress, and increase your confidence that the decisions you are currently making will be fruitful and rewarding.
Our next post will be Part 2 of “Your Purpose”
Blessings,
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