What is my Purpose?

Many of us are familiar with the first part of this verse, but what about the second part?

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE.” (Romans 8:28)

We often miss the comma, and replace it with a period, but the verse doesn’t stop there. It specifically states that you have a purpose, that He has called you to a purpose.

Are you living in your purpose?

Are you using the talents, gifts, skills, you have been given to the fullest, and do you experience joy in doing so?

Or have you settled, doing something you don’t love, not fulfilling your potential, going through the motions, just getting by, waiting for something better to come along, “someday”?

Perhaps it did come along and you let fear stop you, you sacrificed significance for safety.

The good news is, it's not too late to become who you were meant to be, if you choose to believe that, and embrace the uncomfortable.

The truth is, you were created to specifically accomplish something on this earth, in this lifetime. It may be big or small, it could mean starting a worldwide movement, or simply mean being the best husband, wife, father, mother, leader, or colleague, that you can be.

Significance is not measured in size, it’s measured in impact.

What impact are you making? There is breath in your lungs if you are reading this, how will you use that breath today? Whose life might be changed if you step out of safety and into significance?

If you feel like you have been on the hamster wheel of life, that the question of your purpose is still unanswered, then I implore you to STOP.

Stop going through the motions, take a walk away from the crowds, into the wilderness, and seek HIS presence. Seek His will for your life, and trust Him when He says that “in ALL THINGS He works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose” ... and then walk in it!