Have you ever struggled with where you are at in life? Wondering what your purpose is? This has been my greatest longing this last year. As my life changes, seasons pass and friends fade away, I am left with this question: “What is the purpose of Life?”, I ponder on all the transition I have been through over the last three years and my heart weary at times, wonders, what’s next? It is easy for the days to pass in a blur and to be drained by the volume of responsibilities in contrast to the sheer pace of time. This fleeting life calls to mind the bible verse, James 4:14. Our lives are really short and before you know it we are no longer here.
Our purpose is known by our creator. We must seek a personal relationship with God to find our purpose in him. Your purpose in life, is not about YOU. A life of service and self sacrifice is a purpose that can impact others in a profound way. Jesus’s life is a great example of this.
In my journey, as I seek my purpose, I have found I gravitate toward solitude. I have embraced the reality of being content alone. I have often felt a great peace and joy in being alone because I know God is always with me.
However, today I read words that countered my perspective on being alone. I received a gift in the mail from my mother, Madolyn. It was an unexpected surprise but God’s timing is always perfect. The gift a book, and the title: The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren. As I opened the package I Immediately poured into the words and absorbed chapter one. I read some points that contradicted my “I can do it alone” attitude. The following are scripture and lines that struck me:
“Two are better off than one, because together they can work more efficiently. If one of them falls down, the other can help him up….Two people can resist an attack that would defeat one person alone. A rope made of three cords is hard to break.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9 (TEV)
“A journey is always better when its shared.”
“Real spiritual growth is never an isolated, individualistic pursuit. Maturity is produced through relationships and community.”
All I know is God is faithful and we were made by God for God. I invite you to join me on this journey of discovering God’s purpose for your life, for my life…Today is day one of a 40 day journey. The Point to Ponder is: “It’s not about me”.
The Verse to Remember : “Everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him.” Colossians 1:16b (Msg)
How can you really live for God and not yourself in today’s environment of social media, advertising and culture of relativism?
Thanks!