There are lots of ways to find and nourish your purpose, and I’m sure many of you have already been there, done that, got a T-shirt.
But, perhaps some of you may rethink your current purpose, or a change in your life has got you considering a different purpose.
For many, their jobs are their purpose or they practice their purpose in their jobs. When I was young, I had many dream jobs, but my mom always insisted that work had to be more practical. I’m not complaining. This served me well and later in life, I had done enough practical work I could afford to pursue more creative work.
Work and your purpose
What I didn’t get to explore at the time is the belief that creative work can be practical. Mark Twain said, “Find a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Is this always possible?
When visiting with a group of junior high kids, I was explaining how important it is to do work you enjoy, what excites you. One girl said, “that’s impossible.” My mind immediately thought of my mom saying, “You have to be practical, Dana!” I asked the girl what her favorite thing was, and she replied, “Marching band, and there’s no way that can be a job!” I smiled and explained that there were many professional options available, and a quick search on Zip Recruiter lists the top 10.
Your purpose doesn’t have to be your job. For many, it is being a parent, and I would argue this is the most important job there is. If you don’t have children, or your children are grown, volunteer your time to organizations that work with children.
Maybe your purpose is a character quality that you are great at and can share with others. What do people tell you is your best quality or what is something that comes naturally to you? I’m good at being an encourager and somehow, during most of my days, I encourage someone. Every week I would share with my Sunday School class some random encounter I had with a stranger. My class said I should start a group called “Aisle Six Ministries!” But it doesn’t take a group to just smile, look friendly, and be kind. You never know what will happen!
Once you know what ‘it’ is, fulfill ‘it’ by exploring your options at work or as a volunteer. Learn what truly interests you by trying different things. When you begin, you will notice doors that open, opportunities that present themselves, ways God is calling to you. Walk through that door and into giving and receiving blessings!
“For God’s gifts and his call can never be withdrawn; he will never go back on his promises.” Romans 11:29
“So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do.” 2 Thessalonians 1:11
“By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.” 2 Peter 1:3
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