One’s purpose might be the most sought-after and coveted answer of our lifetime. Standout athletes and famous professionals are described as being “born for” what they do. Many young adults express angst over wanting to know their purpose. There’s even a popular quote credited to American author Mark Twain, touted by self-help and inspirational speakers that says: “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.

The world paints a picture of purpose as attainable from the world. We scour life seeking purpose through that one accomplishment or career that comes naturally to us, at which we are better than everyone else and might make us a lot of money.

But God paints a different divine picture. The purpose of life goes beyond one’s career or some special project. There is no singular thing that gives a person’s life meaning outside of God. It is woven into the fabric of our being.

The Lord declares in Isaiah 43:7 that we who bear His name are created for His glory:

“Everyone who bears my name
and is created for my glory.
I have formed them; indeed, I have made them.”

You are fearfully and wonderfully made by God to give God glory through living your life. Therefore, your entire life and existence already have meaning. You were created and exist because God wanted you to.

How do we, then, find purpose in God? It’s not something we find; it’s revealed as we obey God’s call on our life. God called, saved and redeemed you:

“God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his one and only Son into the world so that we might live through him.” –1 John 4:9

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