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Your Question:
Can I still have a sense of purpose if I'm not able to work?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with a sense of purpose when they're unable to work. But I believe that God's purpose for our lives goes beyond our employment. When we're no longer able to work, it's easy to feel like we're no longer contributing or serving others. However, our purpose is not defined by our job, but by our relationship with God and our desire to serve Him. As the Bible says, "You are of Christ, and Christ is of God" (1 Cor. 3:23). This means that our identity and purpose are rooted in Christ, not in our work. Even if we're no longer able to work, we can still serve God and others in many ways. We can use our time to focus on our relationship with God, to pray, to read His Word, and to serve our community in other ways. Our purpose is not just about what we do, but about who we are in Christ. In fact, not being able to work can be an opportunity to refocus on our relationship with God and to discover new ways to serve Him. As the hymn writer said, "We plow the fields, and scatter the good seed on the land, but it is fed and watered by God's almighty hand." Our purpose is not just about achieving a certain goal, but about living a life that is dependent on God and His power. By focusing on our relationship with God and serving Him in new ways, we can still have a sense of purpose and fulfillment, even if we're no longer able to work.
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