Why am I here?
Psalm 8 (NASB95)1 For the choir director; on the Gittith. A Psalm of David. O Lord, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth, Who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens! 2 From the mouth of infants and nursing babes You have established strength Because of Your adversaries, To make the enemy and the revengeful cease. 3 When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained; 4 What is man that You take thought of him, And the son of man that You care for him? 5 Yet You have made him a little lower than God, And You crown him with glory and majesty! 6 You make him to rule over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet, 7 All sheep and oxen, And also the beasts of the field, 8 The birds of the heavens and the fish of the sea, Whatever passes through the paths of the seas. 9 O Lord, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth![1]
There is one question that every person on this earth must answer or their life is going to be totally wasted and squandered and their potential will never be reached. The question is—Why am I here? What do I bring to the table of life? What is my role on earth?
My son and I have recently been talking about what he feels God wants him to do with his life. Since High School, he has been searching, and doesn’t have much direction. Right now he is considering the military—at least until he perceives the direction he should go.
Most people are not living out their passion? According to a survey conducted by Harris interactive, only 45% of American workers say they are satisfied or extremely satisfied with their jobs and only 20% feel passionate about their jobs.
Life is too short being miserable and doing what you don’t want to do. Until you understand that you are a creation of God put on this planet to play a special God-given role you will wander through the hallway of life aimlessly never finding the right door to the real meaning of your life. God has made you special. Live out your passion and go for your dream.
Father God,
I pray for those young adults who are searching for direction and what you want them to do in their lives. May they be open to your leadership and godly counsel.
In Jesus name, Amen.
[1] New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. LaHabra, CA : The Lockman Foundation, 1995
