Are You Living On Purpose?
Mark Twain once said, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”Let’s talk about that “why.” Because discovering your God-given purpose is one of the most important things you’ll ever do—not just for your own fulfillment, but for your influence as a leader in the marketplace.
You Were Made for More
You weren’t created to drift or just get by. You were created on purpose, for a purpose. Ephesians 1:11 tells us, “It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we’re living for.” So many leaders in today’s world are wrestling with identity and direction. They’ve read the books, gone to the conferences, and watched the webinars—but still find themselves asking, “Why am I here?”
The answer doesn’t come from a trending podcast or a popular influencer. It comes from your Creator. When you get connected to Him, clarity comes. Direction comes. Transformation begins.
A Life That’s Marked
In Ephesians 2:10, the Bible says we are “God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” That means you’ve been divinely designed for specific assignments. You’re not random. You’re not average. You’ve been marked for something significant.
Pastor Blunt shared how even at 11 years old, after giving his life to Christ, he sensed that he was marked for something different. He couldn’t fully explain it—but he knew it. And maybe you feel the same tug. You might not have all the details yet, but deep inside, you know there’s more.
The Power of Purpose
Knowing your purpose transforms everything. It bridges the gap between who you are today and who God created you to become. It’s the difference between wandering and walking with intent. Purpose brings alignment. It fuels passion. It gives you peace in the process.
A purpose-driven leader is a focused leader. Like Rick Warren says in The Purpose Driven Life—a book that’s transformed lives around the world—when you understand why you’re here, everything else starts to make sense.
5 Simple Keys to Discovering God’s Purpose for Your Life
Here’s how to get started. These aren’t complicated—just practical, powerful steps to help you uncover the call God placed on your life:
Know Your Spiritual Gift
Every believer has a spiritual gift given at salvation. That gift is a key to your Kingdom assignment.Know Your Heart’s Desire
Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” God often works through your godly desires.Know Your Natural Abilities
What are you naturally good at? God gave you those talents at birth for a reason. They’re not random—they’re strategic.Reflect on Your Personal Experiences
Nothing in your life is wasted. Your journey, your pain, your triumphs—God is using it all to shape you for His purpose.Consider Your Education & Mentorship
Where you’ve studied, who has influenced you, what resources you’ve absorbed—these all form the soil where your purpose grows.
Takeaway Questions to Clarify Your Purpose
Before the next Leadership Lifter, take some time to reflect on these questions:
What flows naturally for me?
Where do I consistently see results (fruit)?
What do my closest friends say I’m good at?
What frustrates me the most (that may reveal a problem I’m meant to solve)?
Your Purpose Is Bigger Than You Think
Psalm 139 reminds us that God knit you together in your mother’s womb—and wrote every day of your life in His book before you were born. That’s how intentional He is about your life.
When we understand our mission, distractions lose their grip, and fears lose their voice. We stop looking to the left and right, and we fix our eyes on the path God has prepared just for us.
Like Pastor Blunt crossing that log over the stream—when we focus on the cliff instead of the path, fear paralyzes us. But when we focus on the MISSION, we move forward.
Mission Brings Clarity
Tough times. Confusing seasons. Resistance. These won’t stop a leader who knows where they’re going. When you’re clear on your God-given purpose, decisions get easier and your influence grows.
So today, take a few moments to write out your MISSION, vision, and purpose. Put it where you can see it. Let it shape your choices. Watch as God begins to unfold something greater than you imagined.
You’re not just a leader. You’re a leader with a mission.