A time in my past when I do feel depressed. I was burdened by the thought of what line of work or vocation am I to go into when I eventually arrive adulthood. I was literally self absorbed. Most times frustrated and lost in the present. I was a perfectionist and played safe in my work, school etc.. It was as if all eyes were on me so I had so much expectations from myself. I lacked skills, confidence, self awareness because I was in the dark, I was afraid and most importantly, lacked A SENSE OF PURPOSE.
What is God’s purpose for man? This is a question every person must ponder on at a particular point in time of his or her life.
“Your purpose” can simply be referred to as the reason for which you were created by God.
Jeremiah 1:5 says “before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
According to T.D. Jakes, purpose is an underlying chemistry that makes you live your life.
You need to understand that your existence here on earth is not an accident but an avenue to manifest God’s glory here on earth.
1 Corinthians 10:31: so whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
You manifest God’s glory in your work, in your relationship, in your neighborhood, school, your society, your country by being fruitful, doing good, expressing love, making contributions, building wealth and eradicating poverty
How do you know your God given purpose?
You must first acknowledge who you are. Acknowledgement is the key to self understanding. You must understand your God given gifts and the positive impacts it has on your society, country or whomever it benefits.
Written by: Godson
My contribution is from Jer.1:5. As God’s children we must understand that God has given us the mandate to win souls and pray for them. The life of the lost is the heart beat of God. There is nothing like “I don’t have the gift of soul winning.” Are you a believer? If yes, it’s your responsibility. We will be living by “law of accident” if will fail to identity and follow God’s purpose for our life. A life without purpose is a shapeless life. A life without course. A meaningless one indeed. The earlier you identify God’s purpose for your life the better you live a meaningful life. Trying to lift your problem without God’s purpose is like trying to lift a lorry without a jack.
Our purpose is to obey God’s commandments. Giving is a commandment. Until we become a tireless giver, financial freedom is not in view. You don’t expect the harvest a maize without planting a corn. Seed time will always preceded harvest time.
