Living with purpose starts with knowing who you are in Christ. You are not a mistake, a random product of nature, or just another face in the crowd. The Bible says you are God’s masterpiece His intentional, handcrafted creation. This means your life matters deeply to God. He designed you with specific gifts, passions and experiences to fulfill a unique role in His Kingdom.

Purpose isn’t just about big dreams or public platforms. It’s not limited to preaching, singing, or leading thousands. Purpose often begins in the ordinary being faithful in your job, showing kindness to others, raising children in God’s truth, or encouraging someone who’s struggling. God uses these “small” things to accomplish great work.

Sometimes we ask, “What is my purpose?” when the better question is, “Who has God called me to become?” As you seek Him daily, He shapes your heart, aligns your desires with His will, and leads you step by step. Purpose is discovered in God’s presence, not apart from it. As Psalm 37:23 says, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.” If you stay close to Him, He will direct your steps.

Purpose also requires intentional living. It means choosing to live for things that have eternal value, rather than chasing temporary satisfaction. The world offers distractions money, fame, comfort but they leave us empty when we make them our aim. Jesus taught that whoever wants to find their life must first lose it for His sake (Matthew 16:25). In other words, true purpose is found when we surrender our plans and embrace His.

Sometimes, fear, comparison, or doubt can hold us back. You might feel unqualified, too young or too old, or believe you’ve missed your chance. But the good news is this: as long as you have breath, God can still work through you. Moses was 80 when he led Israel. David was a teenager when he fought Goliath. God uses willing hearts, not perfect resumes.

So today, ask yourself: “Am I living with purpose, or just passing time?” Surrender your life to God afresh. Ask Him to show you what He wants to do through you. He has placed you exactly where you are for a reason. You were born for such a time as this.

Let your days be driven not by pressure, but by purpose. Live each moment knowing that what you do for Christ will last. Your life matters. Your calling is significant. And your purpose is unfolding one faithful step at a time.