Ever have the disheartening question creep into your mind,
“Why was I put on this earth?” Unfortunately, this question is far too common.
Essentially, what this destructive thought boils down to is “What is my
purpose? What am I living for? Why me.”
When I was younger, I struggled to find my purpose. Like any human, I wanted to
know what my significance as a young teenage girl was in this world. With all
the talent, all the beauty, and all the intellect in this world, what possessed
God to create me? Despite these
questions I had, I held close to a truth:
If God didn't have a purpose in me being here on earth, I wouldn't be here! As I've deepened my understanding of God and His word, I have begun scratching the
surface of His deep love for each and every person, and the unique purpose He
places on every single individual’s life.
The truth: You
have the power to impact the lives of specific people.
Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose. Proverbs 18:21 (MSG)
I
can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
Think about all the
people you encounter every day. The words you say and the actions you take will
promote something, one way or another. There’s a reason you were created the
way you were, and your response to the situation you’ve been given will have a
direct impact on the lives of people you encounter. In some cases, this could
mean the difference between eternal life and death.
The truth: You
were created with definitive purpose founded in God’s perfect plan.
For we are God’s
handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which
God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10
Before you were born, God had a plan for your life. He loved you enough to give
you the breath of life, and He died so that you could live. He instilled great potential in you, and left you with a
simple choice: Follow Him. As stated earlier, if God did not have a purpose in
you being here on earth, you would not be here in the first place!
The truth: Your
purpose is not to be fulfilled through your own strength.
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in
Christ Jesus.[a] 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you[b] free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 3 For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin,[c] he condemned sin in the flesh, 4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in
us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the
Spirit. 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the
Spirit set their minds on the things of
the Spirit. 6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the
Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:1-6
I think one of the main misconceptions we have is that we must
be capable of achieving God’s plan for our lives through our own abilities.
Honestly, if that were true I wouldn’t even be writing this. God created us
with specific talents, and a specific purpose. However, we must trust in Him to
fully carry out this purpose.
In closing,
Even though it may feel like you are just another person,
just another face in the crowd—remember your Creator! God made you on purpose for a purpose! He died so that you could live. Finally, He leads us. God gives us purpose with the
understanding that we will need Him to fulfill it. Trust in Him, and He will be
your strength!
Until next time,
