Have you ever sat down to think to yourself, “What is my purpose in life?” “Why do I exist?” These are questions that have haunted humanity since the beginning of time, questions that drive people to pursue careers, relationships, achievements, and experiences in search of meaning. Yet, many find themselves still empty, still searching, even after attaining what the world calls success.

To determine the purpose of a thing, we must look to its creator. If you wanted to understand why a smartphone exists, you wouldn’t ask the phone—you would ask the engineer who designed it. The creation does not determine its purpose; the creator does. In the same way, the purpose of man is not determined by what we think we should be doing, but by the One who created us—God Himself.

This is where many people get it wrong. They look inward for purpose, they look to society for validation, they look to their circumstances for direction. But true purpose can only be found when we look upward to our Creator, who had a plan for us before we were even formed.

God revealed this profound truth when He spoke to the prophet Jeremiah:

Jeremiah 1:5
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5 Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.

Notice the sequence: God knew Jeremiah before He formed him. This means that before Jeremiah’s physical existence, before his parents even met, before his family line was established, God already had a specific purpose and calling for his life. The same is true for every believer today.

Ephesians 2:10 
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10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

You are God’s masterpiece, so you have a purpose that was prepared before the foundation of the world.

But what is this purpose? Is it simply to be successful in business, to have a happy family, to make money, or to achieve personal fulfillment? While these things are not wrong in themselves, they fall far short of God’s eternal design for our lives. 

The believer’s primary purpose is revealed in what we call the Great Commission:

Matthew 28:19-20 
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19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.

This is not just a command for pastors and missionaries. This is the fundamental calling of every believer: to be agents of God’s kingdom, making disciples and advancing His purposes on earth. Your career, your family, your talents, your resources—all of these are tools that God wants to use to fulfill this greater purpose.

1 Timothy 2:3-4 
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3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

God’s heart is for the salvation of all humanity. He desires that every person come to know Him and experience His love. When you understand this, you begin to see that your purpose is intimately connected to God’s heart for the world. You are not just living for yourself; you are part of the mission to see God’s kingdom established on earth.

2 Corinthians 5:20
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20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.

Think about what an ambassador does. An ambassador represents their home country in a foreign land. They carry the authority, the culture, and the message of their nation wherever they go. As believers, we are ambassadors of heaven, representing the kingdom of God here on earth. This is not just a nice metaphor—this is the reality of our calling.

But here’s what many believers miss: this divine purpose doesn’t negate the importance of excellence in your earthly calling. In fact, it elevates it. When you understand that you are an ambassador of Christ, it transforms how you approach your job, your studies, your relationships, and every aspect of your life.

1 Corinthians 10:31 
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31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Your purpose is not separate from your daily life; it infuses every part of your daily life with eternal significance. The doctor who sees their practice as a platform for ministry, the teacher who views their classroom as a mission field, the business owner who operates with kingdom principles—these are people who have discovered how to live purposefully.

Having an understanding and consciousness of our purpose on earth will radically influence how we live our lives. It will influence our priorities, our decisions, our relationships, and our use of time and resources. When you know why you exist, you stop living randomly and start living intentionally.

As a believer, your purpose transcends this world. It is much more than the field of career you are in, the school you attend, or the achievements you gain from worldly pursuits. While these things may be part of how God uses you, they are not your ultimate purpose. Your ultimate purpose is to glorify God and to be part of His plan to reach the world with His love.

This understanding brings clarity in seasons of confusion, strength in times of difficulty, and direction when you don’t know which way to go. When you know that God created you for His purposes, you can trust that He will equip you, guide you, and provide for you as you walk in obedience to His calling.

We were created for God’s pleasure, for His glory, and for His purposes. This is not a burden; this is the most liberating truth you could ever discover. When you align your life with God’s purposes, you find the fulfillment, meaning, and joy that your heart has been searching for all along.

The question is not whether God has a purpose for your life—He does. The question is whether you will discover it, embrace it, and live it out with all your heart.

Prayer Point
Father, I thank You that You created me with a divine purpose. Help me to understand the fullness of why You placed me on this earth. Let my life bring glory to Your name and contribute to Your eternal purpose.