youth Devotional

A Biblical Worldview (Part 8)

The final question we will look at is
 “What is the purpose for my life?”

Let’s see how Scripture answers this question.
What Is the Purpose for My Life?

Why are we here on planet Earth? Is there a real purpose for
our existence? As we seek to answer the question about our
purpose in life, note these truths:
➢ God created us for His own delight. He brought us into
existence because it pleased Him to do so (Rev. 4:11).
➢ Every life God has brought into existence is here for a
reason. We are here to bring God glory (Is. 43:7).
➢ Only when we are fulfilling the purpose for which we were
created will we have true satisfaction and joy (Ps. 16:11).

God’s Divine Plan for Each One of Us
God did not have to create us. God does not “need” anything
or anyone. We were created because God desired to bring us
into existence. He finds pleasure in us, His creation. We are
here now for the purpose of bringing Him glory. All of the
talents, abilities, skills (etc.) we have are to serve as a means
of showing how great our God truly is. As we live focused on
this purpose, things become clearer as to how our lives can
be used for His glory. God has given us His Word to reveal to
us what exactly brings Him glory, and even to guide us as He
unfolds the way He desires to use us for His glory throughout the course
of our lives (Col. 1:9-11).
The Impact of Our Purpose within Our Worldview
Our view of the world should be one that realizes the reason
we exist is for God’s purpose, not ours. There are many
people who live for the “pursuit of happiness” only to find
disappointment and emptiness. Enjoying life is great, but the
joy can only come when we are bringing glory to our Creator,
just as He intended us to (Ps. 86:12; I Cor. 10:31)!