Shouts of Joy: Devotions for the Faithful HeartSample

The Priceless Gift of Purpose

A sense of purpose is key to happiness. Although specifics change as you enter each life stage, gain experience, and meet current circumstances, the hallmarks of purpose remain the same. It's the activity that captures your heart and keeps you engaged and satisfied. It's the niche you so gladly fill, reminding you that God put you here for a reason. It's what gets you up in the morning!

Maybe you knew from an early age what you wanted to do in life, you pursued it, and you take great satisfaction in it. Then again, maybe your purpose was, or still is, less well-defined. Keep your eyes open, because it's there! A clear sense of purpose can come with the sudden awareness that you're at this time, this place, and it's not by chance. Your purpose may dawn on you gradually in the course of living a seemingly ordinary life. Basically, you're fulfilled. Satisfied. Happy! You possess the priceless gift of purpose.

God creates no one without a reason. If you already know what that reason is, woo-hoo! If you can't see it, look again. Ask your creator to open your eyes to His good and godly purpose for you.

We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 GNT