purpose

Do you ever feel like life is random or you have no purpose?

At the beginning of this year, I decided to build a workbench in my garage. I measured, drew plans, bought supplies, and got to work. Whenever I had an hour or two free, I’d go out into the garage and work on it for a while. I cut wood, sanded it, and applied polyurethane to make the work-top smooth, hard, and waterproof.

I had an idea of how long it would take to complete the project when I started, but I also figured it would take longer. I’ve found these projects always take longer than I expect. It took about a month, but I finished it. Now, I have an area to store tools and work on other projects.

You Have a Purpose
God started a project when He caused you to be conceived in your mother’s womb. You weren’t an accident, even if your parents didn’t plan you. God planned you. He knew you from before creation. He has a purpose for you and He will complete it.

What is My Purpose?
It’s good to realize that you are not an accident and have a purpose, but what is your purpose. A lot of people worry greatly about whether they are actually living God’s purpose for them. “Should I be a doctor or a teacher or a mechanic?” You don’t need to worry.

First and foremost, your purpose is to be redeemed by Jesus, given new life in Him, worship and honor Him, and be with Him for all eternity. You can do that whether you are a doctor, teacher, mechanic, or something else. This is your purpose.

Sometimes we may feel like God wants us to do one specific thing, but more often I believe God gives us choices. My advice if you are stressing over a decision and are wondering what God’s will is, is to just go with what you think sounds best and determine that you will serve God in that situation.

God created you with the interests and skills that you have. He has been forming you all along the way for what’s to come. He will complete His work. This is true for any earthly purposes He has for you and is true for His eternal purpose He has for you. He will draw you to Him, redeem you, and give you eternal life in His presence.

Heavenly Father,

You have known me for longer than I have known myself. You have a purpose for me and will complete it. Help me to live according to Your purpose as one forgiven and redeemed. Let me never forget that You will complete Your work in me, to bring me to be with You forever.

Amen.