How Do I Find My Purpose? (2024)
In 2020, the world locked down and I was at home for 6 months! To be honest, I needed the break. I didn’t feel fulfilled at work, and I didn’t know what I wanted to do in life. I figured that I would use the extra time to try to figure out my purpose and quickly became overwhelmed after listening to a ton of thought leaders.
One random night, I laid down exhausted from the search and finally asked God about it and guess what? He answered me through a dream! I was so excited, but you see, He didn’t give me all the details in one dream. (I wish!) Over time, as my relationship with God became closer, He slowly revealed more and more details about my purpose.
Thought leaders and self-proclaimed gurus will say that you can find the answer within. However, if you want to find the answer to the most important question of your life, then you have to go to your Maker.
Genesis 1:27 states “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”
Not only did God create you, but he also has a plan and purpose for you. Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
You can continue doing life as you please or follow the ways of the world, but I believe you will always have a longing to know what you were truly created to do.
Ask yourself this: Do I feel at peace with what I’m currently doing in life? If the answer is no, it is worth reaching out to God to ask Him about you.
It sounds simple because it really is that simple. I wish I could tell you that I did something fancy. However, I got away from the noise and out of a sincere heart I inquired with God through prayer about my purpose and He responded.
Matthew 7:7-8 states, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”
It is worth going to God about it in prayer today. If you do not receive an immediate response, be persistent.
It is important to emphasize that it is necessary to form a relationship with God. You cannot bypass this step. As I stated early on, God only reveals his plan of your life over time. We can’t just get part of Word from God about our purpose then walk away. I can promise you it will not work out well in the end. We must remain in Him as will do the things He’s called us to do.
John 15:4 states, “Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.” God wants us to be fruitful and fulfill His plans that He has for us, but we have to be willing to be stay with Him. Not get ahead nor behind.
In time, you will find out God’s purpose for your life and how it aligns with His will.
Need some more help? Here is my top book recommendation for this topic:
Book Recommendation —
The Purpose Drive Life by Rick Warren
“This is more than a book; it is a guide to a 40-day spiritual journey that will enable you to discover the answer to life’s most important question: What on earth am I here for? By the end of this journey you will know God’s purpose for your life and will understand the big picture — how all the pieces of your life fit together. Having this perspective will reduce your stress, simplify your decisions, increase your satisfaction, and, most important, prepare you for eternity.” (Statement from Rick Warren on Amazon Book Store)