Have you ever wondered why you were born or what your purpose is on this earth? Years ago, I was talking to God one day and found these words coming out of my mouth: “God, this is Your deal! You created me! You initiated! You wouldn’t have created me if You weren’t fully able to take care of me and meet my needs. In fact, because You created me, only You know how to comfort me, satisfy me, and fill this emptiness in my heart! This is Your deal!”
Many years have passed and many trials have come and gone. Although I have not been consistent in my relationship with Him and staying close to Him, He has always remained faithful and taken care of me and provided for my every need. I am so grateful His love for me (and you) is so relentless, unwavering, unending, and knows no bounds. I am even more grateful that His love for me (and you) is not dependent on my feelings (or lack of them) or my behavior or performance. He just loves me, just the way I am!
I have always heard the verses from Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV): For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
2 years ago I had to have open heart surgery. I was born with a defective aortic valve and it had to be replaced. Needless to say, the last two years have been full of trials, challenges, and some deep depression. The verses above talk about my future, but this verse has confirmed my purpose during the darkest days when I wondered why I was here. Exodus 9:16 (NIV): But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.
I was praying this morning and said to God, “not only is this Your deal, that You created me, but You wouldn’t have created me if you were not going to show me Your power and use me to proclaim Your name throughout the earth!” THAT IS MY PURPOSE!
For additional reference, Psalm 139 goes into great detail about how God created each and every one of us. May you ponder these things today and know your purpose in Him today! Blessings…
YES! Thank you, Hope, for the encouragement that even when we are faithless He remains faithful. I tend to beat myself up when I don’t live up to my own expectations; God never does that, He just waits with open arms for me to return….just like He does for all of us. We fail; He never does.