The Set-Up:
We often ask ourselves, “Why am I here? What is my purpose?”
The story we are living in is of our Father’s making, and as part of the Body of Christ, we have a purpose in it. How do we find it? Where do I look?
In Hebrews 8, God says that under His new covenant He will write everything we need on our hearts. How do we find our purpose, our reason, our calling? Read your heart. Your purpose lies at the intersection of your passions, your abilities, and others’ needs. I will suggest six questions today to help you read what God has written and is still writing.
Wonder what’s next? Is it time to repurpose? Ask God, and then follow your heart.
Passage to read: I Corinthians 12:12-31
Reflection Questions:
Passions:
What type of work is most satisfying?
What experiences, positive and negative, have shaped my understanding of the world and what I care about?
Abilities:
What things do I do well?
What recognizable characteristics would I use to describe myself?
Others’ Needs:
What needs in the world draw my attention?
What experiences in my past give me empathy for others in the same situation?
Prayer Idea:
Does what you do reflect these things? First, pray for God’s direction, then live the life your heart is begging you to live.
This devotional was written by Randy Brock.