As humans, I believe each of us has a deep yearning in our hearts to know that we are here for a purpose. And how do we find the answer to the mystical questions, “What is my legacy? What am I supposed to do until I find it? Will I find it?”
I believe that Paul said it best when he wrote Philippians 3:10 “My determined purpose is that I may know Him, that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Jesus.“
When someone says to me “Help me to find my purpose,” I am humbled. I pray that my words will be guided by the Holy Spirit to gently walk beside a person on their journey, to be the light and love of Jesus and to meet the person right where they are, and to guide and encourage a deeper and more intimate relationship with Jesus, to know that His mercy, grace, forgiveness and love are endless.
I am reminded of a quote from Eric Liddle in the inspiring movie, Chariots of Fire when he said “I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run I feel His pleasure.” That is a good starting place as you ponder the question, “What is my purpose?”.
So, I invite you to fill in the blank, “When I __________, I feel God’s pleasure.”