You’re Here for a Reason
The world doesn’t need another copy—it needs the unique story God’s writing in and through you.
🟡 What If You Were Made for More?
What if your existence isn’t an accident? What if every breath, every chapter of your story—good, hard, and in-between—was on purpose for a purpose? It is. Read Jeremiah 29.
That might be unsettling, especially when life feels off-script. Maybe you’re in a job that drains you, a season that confuses you, or a place in life you never thought you’d be at this point. It’s easy to believe your purpose is floating somewhere “out there.” Maybe it’s something you’ll find later—when the kids are older, when the debt’s paid down, when life slows.
Friend, let me remind you: God’s timing isn’t waiting on your perfection, your plan, or your platform.
You were created intentionally, by a God who doesn’t make mistakes. And your purpose? It’s not just for Sunday mornings or someday afternoons. It’s here. Now. In the ordinary, messy, remarkable details of your everyday life.
📖 Made with Purpose
Let’s anchor in what God says about your beginning and your becoming:
🪴 “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
— Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
Think about this: the Creator of the universe not only formed you with intention, but also went ahead of you—preparing a purpose tailored to your life. That Greek word “handiwork” (poiēma) means masterpiece. Not background noise. Not “second-best.” Masterpiece. And not one stuck on a shelf—one made to move with purpose in the world.
Paul reminds us we’re not just saved from something (our sin, our past)—we’re saved for something. There’s a Kingdom assignment stitched into your soul. That doesn’t mean it’s flashy or even fully clear right now. Maybe it’s showing up with grace in a hard marriage. Maybe it’s mentoring a young leader. Maybe it’s that nudge you’ve been feeling to start something new, even if it’s behind the scenes.
You don’t have to map it all out. You just have to be available. Purpose lives in the present when we trust God with our yes.
🛠️ Walking In Your “Why”
🔍 Reflect, don’t compare
Pause and ask God: “Where have You already placed me to make a difference?” Don’t let someone else’s calling distract you from your assignment.
⏳ Be faithful in the small
Often, God grows big impact through small acts of obedience. Don’t miss the mission disguised as mundane.
🎯 Reconnect to your values
Your purpose often lives where your deep joy and God’s truth intersect. Revisit your core values—what makes you come alive in Christ?
Want to read more about how vision shapes our lives? Check out this Hope Corner post about vision.
Want to read a longer work about living in your divine purpose? You’ve probably read it, but perhaps it’s time to read again: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
🙏 Hope in Him
Friend, when the fog sets in and you wonder if any of this really matters, remember this: You were made on purpose, for a divine purpose. Not despite your story—but through it. God’s not finished, and He’s not lost sight of you. Step into what He’s prepared. You don’t have to do it perfectly—just faithfully. And as you do, watch how a God-sized purpose unfolds—one obedient step at a time.
Let’s live like it matters—because it does. And the world needs your light. 🕯️