On Purpose and With a Purpose

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 “I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns”

-Philippians 1:6 (NLT)


Do you ever wonder, why? Why am I here in this place at this time? I think that’s something everyone wonders at one time or another. I know I did. Everywhere we turn in this world, something is telling us we don’t quite measure up and we don’t really matter all that much anyway. 

If you’re searching for the truth about who you are and why you are, here it is: we’re all here because God created us. We’re not some random accident of molecules and evolution. We are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14). We’re “marvelous” (NLT) and “amazing” (NCV). And not just we as in all of humankind, but you specifically. God made you wonderful, marvelous, and amazing. And He made you on purpose. 

God didn’t stop there, though. He made you on purpose and with a purpose. That purpose has nothing to do with money, clothes, skin color, family background, or how many likes you get on Instagram or TikTok. God’s purpose for each of us is to love others and point them back to Him and His love. Boom! Stop and read that again. That is your purpose. It’s not some faraway, mysterious thing that you’ll arrive at someday– it’s here and now. 

How you live out this purpose is as individual as you are. But don’t worry, God’s got it all planned out. In fact, He’s had it planned right from the start: “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago” (Ephesians 2:10 NLT). All you have to do to step into His purpose for your life is follow Him. Say yes to Him today and every day, no matter what. Because God’s purpose is for all the seasons and circumstances of your life– the good times, the storms, the struggles, the heartbreaking times, the growing times, and the quiet times. 

Don’t wait until you get your act together or you get it all figured out. Step into the life God is calling you to live now. You won’t regret it. And that’s a promise– not from me but from God. 


Excerpt from Live on Purpose: 100 Devotions for Letting Go of Fear and Following God by Sadie Robertson Huf. 

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