Why are you here? I know that is the question of the ages, the ingredients of all philosophy and theology, but seriously, have you considered your life-purpose? What is your unique place in the kingdom of God? Make no mistake you have one. God designed you to be in relationship with Him and He gifted you for specific works of ministry to make His praise glorious.
Some people never realize their potential in Christ. Carrying wounds and lies from the past, they hold fast to the belief that they have nothing special to offer to God or to the world. They pass through life filling the time, but avoiding the deep questions of purpose and meaning. Meanwhile, others grab hold of a personal mission that serves them well, but ignores the call of God on their lives. They invest deeply in themselves and their success, yet opportunities to make a deposit in the lives around them go unnoticed, leaving their true success hidden of buried.
God knows that we are counting on Him, but He is also counting on us. We have a special part to play in His plan. We are coworkers with Him in the process of bringing His purposes to fruition. Even more exciting is God’s desire to grow fruit within us, to make us more than we ever thought we could be. God wants us to connect with the purpose He placed within us so that we can, “have life and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) And that is the promise that accompanies our living out of our purpose. When we connect with this God-given destiny, we find meaning and fulfillment we never dreamed possible. We experience greater clarity in decision making and planning for the future. We see the power of God at work to produce miraculous results in our families, work and relationships. We are blessed and we become a blessing to others.
What has God made you to do, that no one else can do like you? Who has God called you to be that makes a mark that represents Him in and to the world? These are questions worthy of a quest, for when the answers are found, a destiny is formed. You are not your job, your church, or your linage. You are more than your pedigree or any list of accomplishments. You are a child of the living God with a special place in Christ that only you can fill. It is a place that has meaning at home, at work and at play. Everywhere you go, your purpose goes with you. It is greater than titles and positions. It is not affected by retraining or relocation. It supersedes all other job descriptions, yet it seasons every facet of your life.
Above all, knowing and living from your purpose leads to fulfillment and meaning, wonder and blessing, and in levels you never imagined before. God wants you blessed and alive in Him. God wants you to have His wisdom and insight and we are encouraged to ask for it because He promises to give it liberally. Today, will you seek God for your life purpose? Will you call upon God to reveal your unique place in the kingdom and then order your life around His vision for you? Will you embark on the quest whose treasure is beyond measure? I pray you will and that God will reward you as you diligently seek Him.
