GOD CREATED YOU FOR A PURPOSE!

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“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”- (Ephesians 2:10)

The reason God created us has continued to generate philosophical and theological debates. That notwithstanding, the scripture says we are God’s workmanship, created to do good works which God had ordained in advance. Therefore, God has a plan and purpose for each of us. But aside from our specific purpose in life, all human beings have a general purpose in life, which is to know God; go close to God; Glorify God; Fear God; obey His commandments; praise God; worship God and grow in the fruits of the spirit.

However, your specific purpose in life or destiny would become actualized only by fulfilling the general purpose God ordained for every one of us. Your particular mission in life is why God created you and called you by your name. Today, the word of God is telling us to position ourselves to discover our destiny and the specific purpose for which He ordained and created us.

Living your destiny will give you a fuller experience of life; you will become the person God wants you to be – all to the glory of God. To discover your destiny and mission in life, do the following: ONE, focus on Christ – Remember, Christ in you is the hope of glory. TWO, avoid hatred, Jealousy, envy and bitterness. THREE, do not downplay the value of what you do. Stop comparing yourself to others or give up if someone seems to do a better job than you. Of course, others have more talents than you, and you must accept that fact. Everybody cannot do the same work. Remember, everything you do is to the glory of God; remain faithful in serving the purpose of God and developing your talents and abilities.

PRAYER

Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, I take authority in your word today, and I confess I am created for a laudable purpose. I declare my life is purposeful and fulfilling in good works, all to the glory of God. AMEN.

FURTHER READING: Romans 9:17

Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi

Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi was born in Nigeria to Patrick Abuda Obeakemhe and Juliana Fatimatu Obeakemhe, both from Ogbona Town. With a master’s degree in law, she was called to the bar at the age of twenty-two, and she is currently the principle partner of the law firm Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi & Associates. She is also the founder of two philanthropic organizations: the Living Waters Mission and the Rose Croix Foundation. In addition to law, Lawrence-Dokpesi was drawn to spiritual pursuits at an early age, having begun studying philosophy, theology, chaplaincy, and spirit therapy by the age of eighteen. Inspired by her spiritual calling, she has produced ten intensively researched manuscripts on spiritual matters. Although Understanding the Spiritual was the last to be written, it is the first to be published. Lawrence-Dokpesi is a mother and a wife living in the city of Abuja, Nigeria.