Why am I here?    What am I doing anyway!  What should be my goals in life?  Does my life have meaning? 

We all have goals in life, whether you recognize them or not.  Perhaps it is the acquisition of money in the bank. Acquiring a new skill. More intellectual knowledge. Getting ourselves “right” with God! When we purpose with sincerity and honesty, we will seek to find God’s purpose for us. 

Sometimes the very thing we think is our purpose isn’t what God intended. 

God doesn’t wake me up in the middle of the night with a message about my purpose.  Wish He did.  Things might be easier that way.  He lets me muddle through at times and finally with a little push, a door will  open. 

I never intended on getting old.    That was just for others.  Then suddenly, I was one of the them!!

Since I am on the short side of life, my purpose has changed.  I am not raising children, making lots of cookies, or being in a carpool. 

            So, what’s my purpose now?  I can’t really have long term goals. 

Each day might present a new purpose.  I do know that He wants me to be a disciple.  That means making myself open to sharing my faith.  It might mean just giving an encouraging smile to the waiter. Saying hello to a complete stranger. Helping at a local soup kitchen. Laying aside money for a meaningful cause. 

One good friend works at the local prison.  Helping the prisoners to help themselves when they return to the world.  He asks them, “If your life now isn’t working for you, how will you change it?”  Their old purpose didn’t work, now they need a new purpose! 

Having a sense of purpose is what we all need, not just those prisoners.  It need not be something spectacular but should be meaningful. 

                                    Having a purpose will put you to work.    

                                           Have you found your purpose?