Created for a Purpose

One’s purpose might be the most sought-after and coveted answer of our lifetime. Standout athletes and famous professionals are described as being “born for” what they do. Many young adults express angst over wanting to know their purpose. There’s even a popular quote credited to American author Mark Twain, touted by self-help and inspirational speakers that says: “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”

The world paints a picture of purpose as attainable from the world. We scour life seeking purpose through that one accomplishment or career that comes naturally to us, at which we are better than everyone else and might make us a lot of money.

But God paints a different divine picture. The purpose of life goes beyond one’s career or some special project. There is no singular thing that gives a person’s life meaning outside of God. It is woven into the fabric of our being.

The Lord declares in Isaiah 43:7 that we who bear His name are created for His glory:

“Everyone who bears my name
and is created for my glory.
I have formed them; indeed, I have made them.”

You are fearfully and wonderfully made by God to give God glory through living your life. Therefore, your entire life and existence already have meaning. You were created and exist because God wanted you to.

How do we, then, find purpose in God? It’s not something we find; it’s revealed as we obey God’s call on our life. God called, saved and redeemed you:

“God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his one and only Son into the world so that we might live through him.” –1 John 4:9

WHEN GOD'S PURPOSE IS REVEALED IN YOU

Purpose is within you. God formed you with talents, strengths, interests, desires and even weaknesses and dislikes. All these work together for the variety of assignments to which God will lead you.

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.” –Ephesians 2:10

God’s gift is not confined to your occupation, organization or status; it is in you and goes with you wherever you go.

Purpose is revealed when we recognize, celebrate and appreciate the gifts God has given us and use them for His service.

“If prophecy, use it according to the proportion of one’s faith; if service, use it in service; if teaching, in teaching; if exhorting, in exhortation; giving, with generosity; leading, with diligence; showing mercy, with cheerfulness.” –Romans 12:6-8

Use what God has given you for His glory and apply that mindset to everything you do.

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” -1 Corinthians 10:31

We don’t need to find or discover purpose—God has already given it to us. We do not need to chase the glory that comes with purpose, because it’s not ours to have. Glory, honor and power belong to God because He created all things (Revelation 4:11).

We have one common purpose to bring God glory, so let’s do with excellence whatever the Lord puts in our hands. In doing so, “We are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” -2 Corinthians 3:18, NIV

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Live It Out:

Quarter Verse – Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

Question – How can you apply a mindset of giving God glory in everything you do?   

Challenge – Use some of the talents God has given you to encourage a teammate or coach and share God’s love with them. 

*If you read this article and aren’t in relationship with Christ yet but would like to know more, we invite you to go through FCA’s The FOUR that explains how an everlasting and fulfilling life with God is possible.

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