God created you on purpose for a purpose. Think for a few moments about the implications of that statement. What if life does have purpose? What if I have a purpose, a specific purpose? What if there truly is a God who has created me to fulfill His purpose, and if so, what is that purpose? People have responded to questions like these in various ways:
- “Life has no lasting purpose, so I’m just doing me.”
- “I’m going to devote myself to a particular purpose to make the world a better place.”
- “My purpose is my ministry. It is a calling from God, and I find joy in doing His will.”
I once heard someone say, “Many people spend more time planning their vacations than they spend planning their lives.” Indeed, some individuals arrive at the end of life disappointed they didn’t live more purposeful lives. They regret missed opportunities.
“Most people spend more time planning a one-week vacation than they spend planning their life.”
Michael Hyatt
In the book of Genesis, we read the biblical perspective on God’s purpose for humanity. God created us in His image and gave us dominion over all the earth and everything in it. Although sin has marred God’s image in us, His purpose for us remains. Oh, what a blessing it is that we can represent God and His purposes on earth!
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