Purpose
Maybe it’s because my 40th is looming around the corner. That might explain why I’m still questioning my purpose in this world. I think we all understand why young adults in their 20’s are still searching for purpose, looking for their personal meaning, their reason for living. And even as Christians, we can flounder looking for our “calling,” wondering how we can serve God and fulfill His purposes for our lives. For as long as I can remember I’ve been trying to find my niche-my ministry, my place. But, here I am, a grown-up, with a grown-up job, family and responsibilities, still wondering what I’m supposed to be doing with my life.
I know I’m a mom and a wife and I know I’m supposed to be teaching – those are all callings, but is there something more? Maybe you don’t struggle with this, but I often think I need to be doing something in God’s kingdom, making a difference in the world, but what would that look like?
Some of the things I wish I could do just aren’t practical for me. I can’t just drop everything in my life and move to Africa to minister to the children there, although, I honestly wish I could sometimes. I know my limitations as a human being and I realize that I can’t do everything or say yes to every possibility out there.
So, can I make a difference for God’s kingdom while staying here and being a wife, mother and teacher? Maybe God isn’t calling me to pick up and move overseas and maybe His plans for me don’t include a national ministry, but He does have a purpose for me and for all of us.
No matter where we are in life, there is always one thing God calls us to, one ministry we can all participate in. It’s the most important ministry of all: prayer.
I have a tendency to push off prayer as the item on the checklist BEFORE ministry occurs or maybe even the place I go to find strength for ministry. But, I can’t say that I ever really thought of prayer as THE main ministry, my main calling. More work is done on our knees than anywhere else.
And even though I might not be heading off for Africa anytime soon or starting up that national ministry, I can be a part of God’s kingdom in a much more amazing way. I can pray- I can pray for those around me who need Jesus and for those far away who are desperate for His touch. I can call on the Lord of the Universe to work in people’s lives and I can be assured that He will.
That’s the best kind of purpose I’ve ever had. My purpose is to partner with the Almighty God in caring for His people and bringing their needs before His throne.
Praying with you today,
Heather Cox
Thank you Heather for this timely reminder to serve where God has placed us and to pray always!
Heather, seasons change and no matter what season we find ourselves in, the power of prayer never changes! Great encouraging Word today! (and there is a great ministry in being a Mom, a wife and a Prayer Warrior!!…embrace it!) 🙂
“He does have a purpose for me and for all of us.” So true….thanks for sharing!He has something He needs each of us to do
Heather, this is absolutely beautiful! I am blessed to work in my church and I love my job, but like you, always think that maybe I should be in a soup kitchen, etc. I guess some of that is my own ego. It always comes down to prayer, doesn’t it. Just like you said, we are called to prayer and through that prayer we can accomplish miracles. I’m sure that you are just where God wants you to be and your prayers are so important for our world. Thank you.
Andie
Amen to that Heather. I too often feel that there is more I could do in God’s kingdom, but than I am reminded that there is a ministry right in my own backyard.
Thank you for the reminder to minister where we live.
Thank you for the reminder that we are all called to the ministry of prayer. You have encouraged me today.
Blessings to you dear.