Biblical Answer

The Bible on Purpose

The Bible teaches us that our purpose in life is not to achieve some end or goal, but to live for God. As the psalmist wrote, "I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken." (Psalm 16:8) This means that our purpose is not to achieve some external goal, but to live in dependence on God and His power. As Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) Our purpose is to rest in Jesus and trust in His power to guide us through life.

Finding Purpose in the Midst of Turmoil

When we face difficult circumstances, it's easy to lose sight of our purpose. We may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. But the Bible reminds us that our purpose is not to achieve some external goal, but to live for God. As the prophet Isaiah wrote, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Isaiah 41:9) This means that we can trust in God's plans for our lives, even when we're not sure what's ahead. We can focus on Jesus and trust in His power to guide us through the turmoil of life.

Making Our Own Purpose

The Bible teaches us that we make our own purpose in life. As Jesus said, "Whoever wants to be a great person must first be a little one." (Matthew 18:4) This means that we must be willing to surrender our own ways and trust in God's plan for our lives. We must learn to depend on God and trust in His power to guide us through life. As the Bible says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6) By trusting in God and His plan, we can find purpose and direction in the midst of turmoil. We can focus on Jesus and trust in His power to guide us through life.