Proverbs 16:9English Standard Version (ESV)
9 The heart of man plans his way,
but the Lord establishes his steps.
Have you ever been asked the question, "why am I here?" Or maybe,"what is my purpose?" I often think back to a time in my life when I felt like I had no meaning. I felt as if I had no sense of value. No purpose. It was as if I only existed to eat, sleep, and breathe. Others around me were absorbed in just day to day living. Their jobs drug them down. Their family was unappreciative of all the hard work it took to care for them. Their toxic friends sucked the life out of them. It was as if there was no hope and no end in sight for me and them.
Then something happened...I found Christ. Things weren't all peaches and cream at that time tough. But, for the first time in my life I learned that I was created. I was a child of God and my life had meaning. It wasn't until quite some time that I realized that God had a purpose for me. He had a plan. God chose me to do several specific tasks for Him. And then it all made sense. My sense of worth went through the roof. I began to hold my head high. I fervently prayed for God to direct me to more and more people to enter my life. God provided.
Mark Twain once said, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” I can tell you friends, there is nothing better than finding out why. Have you found out why you are here? If you haven't, start with Christ. You're purpose will follow.
