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In Gods Way

Understanding your purpose in life

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In Gods Way

A friend asked me this morning if I have ever thought about what my purpose was here on Earth. We know we are here to love and to serve God, but what exactly am I supposed to do to fulfill this life? I thought for a minute and said yes, I've wondered what I am here for, but honestly I never wonder long. Why?

The bible directs us to follow Him, ask Him for guidance, obey His will, and seek Him. It also says do not worry. So, if I'm wondering what my purpose is, isn't that also worrying if I am doing what God wants me to be doing? It also opens up a whole lot of worry some questions like should I actually be doing what I am doing? Is this job the right job? Am I raising my kids right? Etc.

God knows your purpose, He knows what you are designed and destined for. Our trust in Him is what guides us. Yes, we are curious, yes that's natural, but our answers lie in prayer and in the bible. Not within our own questions. Even then, we may not get an answer, or the answer we necessarily like, but above all our trust in him is what pulls us through. Our trust that we are on the right track.

Surrendering to anyone's will can be a hard decision, but surrendering to Gods will be an easy one, he created you to be great, to be loving, and to follow Him and let him guide you. How awesome is that? He knows your whole life, he's created you breathed life into you, and is there whenever you need him. Just call on him.

There is no need to wonder. There is no need to worry. You are already purposeful.

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