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29/05/2022 03:00 - 30/05/2022 02:00

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore” - Psalm 16:11 (ESV). 

One of the best selling book of all time is “The purpose Driven Life”  by Rick Warren of the 30,000 member US based Saddleback Church. The book which has sold over 50 million copies and translated into all major languages starts with the question, “Why am I here on earth for?”

The author goes on to clarify that we were created for God’s pleasure; formed for God’s family; created to become like Christ; shaped to serve God and, made for a mission. It is an interesting book that has changed many lives, helping to focus them for something greater and fulfilling, beyond the mere ordinary.

If there is a life we can appreciate that had purpose was that of the Lord Jesus Christ. Compared to the average life span of 70 years the 33 years of Christ pale, yet in terms of impact, they outscore almost any.  Because He knew His purpose was for God’s pleasure Christ started his days by talking to God (Mark 1:35). Empowered, he would spread out in his vocation of preaching and teaching God’s word.

One of the defining aspect of someone who has found their purpose is priority. Because he was aware of his priority in life, Christ knew where to focus his time. Like any place there were distractions that He could have easily drifted into, of whatever nature, but that was not the case, as He prioritized what he was up to.

Today, you may start by asking yourself, “Why am I here on earth for?” Psalm 139:13-14, says: “ For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. And Jeremiah 1:5, says “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.” Once the truth dawns on you that you are not an ordinary creation merely passing by, then find your purpose and prioritize your choices as Christ did.

Prayer for today: Lord Father God of Abraham, creator of heaven and earth, today I pray that I find the purpose of my life and help me prioritize my way of life, so as to be most effective in serving you, this I pray  in Jesus’s name.

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