And in today’s video, we’re talking about four questions that could reveal your God-given purpose.

Have you ever wondered what God wants you to do with your life? I know what it’s like to want to find your calling but not know where to start in our fast-paced world where daily demands dictate more of our destiny than God does. It’s no wonder. We feel cut off from God’s roadmap for our lives and that’s why I am hosting a live online workshop on Saturday, January 29th, from 12 to 2, Eastern on How to Find your God-given Purpose.

My friend, if you are ready to answer the cry for purpose, with the determination to discover that, I hope you will join me. 

There are four categories that comprise your purpose:

• • Passion
  • Mission
  • Profession
  • Vocation

Passion includes that which you love and that at which you are good.

Mission includes that which you love and that which the world needs. 

Profession includes that at which you are good and that for which you can be paid.

Vocation includes that for which you can be paid and what the world needs.

When you are able to combine all of these areas, you my friend have struck purpose. Although I do want you to keep in mind that the financial aspect isn’t always an indicator of purpose. So if you’ve been feeling discontent and unsettled, it could be that God is looking to move you into a greater calling in life, but finding your calling, in life is more than just a simple search on local job boards. It takes a journey of discovery.

So are you ready to journey with me?

Here are four questions that I want you to ask yourself. If you want to reveal your God-given purpose in life.

#1 – What are my desires? Otherwise, known as passions the desires on your heart are no accident. It is God who gave you those desires? And it is God who longs to fulfill them through you, in 1 Corinthians 9:16. Paul said, “Woe to me if I don’t preach the gospel.”

That was Paul’s passion shining through and passions and desires can encompass everything from what you love to, what you hate to, what you would like to see changed in this world. And in our society, we are taught to squash our passions all in the name of responsibility. And while I agree that a passion to play video games all day long, may not provide for your family, your passion actually can begin to point to a greater purpose. At the very least it could be an indication of an expression of that purpose.

So, if you find yourself saying it, “If I only had the time or if I only had the money, I would pursue blank.” What would it be feeling that way? You may have several blanks, but I want you to remember some of God’s children are specialists and some are multi passionate. Go ahead fill in the blank.

#2 – What are my gifts? Otherwise, known as talents and we all have different gifts according to the grace that God has given to each of us, Romans, 12:6a God was intentional and how we created you, and that includes the gifts that he has bestowed upon you. And your gifts were meant to bring glory to God and benefit to the body of Christ and gifts can range from a teaching gift to a gift of encouragement to a gift of leadership and everything in between. 

There are several sources online that provide quick and accurate test results to reveal your spiritual gifts. So I want to encourage you, my friend, start searching, and just as an aside to fully thrive in your spiritual gifts, you’re going to want to avoid the comparison trap. If you find yourself, stuck in that comparison, trap, go ahead and jump on over and check out last week’s episode.

#3 – Where is the need? “All of you together are Christ’s body and each of you is part of it.”1 Corinthians 12:27. Our purpose is meant to serve the needs of others. Not ourselves. Your hand does not serve itself. It serves to help the rest of the body and you can have an intense passion, an incredible gift, but if it’s not needed it serves no purpose, a passion or a gift with no need, usually indicates a hobby. Not a purpose.

#4 – What are my past experiences?  Think your past will keep you from God’s purpose? You may want to think again. God has a history of taking the broken pieces of our lives and building something beautiful. Think of all the men and women in Scripture that he used in spite of their past. People like Moses, King David, the Apostle Paul are just a few who God used to fulfill a mighty calling regardless of what they’ve been through or done. Romans 8:28 confirms it. “And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called, according to his purpose.”

So, please remember that everything that you have been through, gone through, and done can, and will be used for God’s glory. Don’t let your past go to waste. Okay, here’s the fun part. Once you have answered all of these questions. I want you to look for some commonality and crossover. For example, maybe you have a passion for helping people in crisis situations and God has given you the gift of helps and administration.

Perhaps your past experiences involved abuse, and or neglect. And now, God is preparing you to help women and children in domestic violence situations, or perhaps you are like me, who had a passion to solve problems. I love to help people live a life, that honors God, and he’s given me a gift of wisdom and faith and it was confirmed by others constantly bringing their struggles, to me. My past experiences with my own personal immaturity and self-righteousness along with the countless dysfunctional relationships prepared me to help others find biblical solutions to their tough challenges. Okay, my friend, now, it’s your turn to start digging. If you are wondering what God wants you to do with life, I want to invite you to join us for our free Created with Purpose Devotional. It is my gift to you. This devotional will be sent straight to your inbox.

Remember all things are possible with God.