Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

What is My Purpose?

Posted on By jennifer

Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday.  I have never, specifically, “observed” Ash Wednesday in the traditional sense of receiving an ash cross or observing Lent.  However, I certainly think it is wise to turn our hearts and thoughts toward Easter.  We do not reflect on the cross – and God’s gift given to us there – nearly as often as we should.  Nor do we think on those days leading up to the cross.

The cross was Christ’s one absorbing purpose.  I think that purpose can sometimes “get lost” among the miracles He did, the lives He changed and all that He taught while He was here on earth.  But all of those days were simply leading Him to the cross.  His ultimate purpose was to die on Calvary in order to pay sin’s price for each of us.

That was His purpose.  What is mine?  There is much each of us wants to be or to accomplish – to be a faithful wife and helpmeet to our husbands, to raise our children to love and serve the Lord, to be a be a good neighbor, friend and worker.  We want to make a difference and have plenty of worthy, and worthwhile, goals.  It can be overwhelming to know how that works out uniquely and purposefully for each one of us.  So, what is the purpose for each of us as children of God?

Deuteronomy 10:12 “….what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul.”

My purpose is striving for Deuteronomy 10:12.  To fear the Lord – to reverence and respect Him, and his hatred for sin, in a way so as to obey Him and worship Him.  To walk in all his ways – to do so, I must study and learn his ways.  And to love and serve Him…with all my heart.  If I keep that purpose as my ultimate goal, I am successful.  Others might consider more (or less) to be and an indicator of true success.  Certainly, our world would define success differently.  However, striving to live out Deuteronomy 10:12 is my purpose.

How can I know if I am truly working toward/making progress toward that goal?  Here are just a few things to consider.  As I reflect on the past days, weeks and months:

  • is my prayer life richer?
  • am I becoming more stable and steadfast?
  • am I seeing more things from His perspective?

They might be baby steps – maybe just small differences but we should be able to identify growth and progress.  Thank the Lord for those steps, no matter how large or small, leading you to your ultimate purpose.

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Comments (6)

  1. Yes, this season of Lent is such a good time to pause, and while looking at Jesus’ purpose, to examine our own hearts. I love that verse in Deuteronomy that lays such a beautiful foundation. It really is all about loving and serving Him. May I let Him put the spotlight on my heart this season. Blessings to you!

    1. Time to pause is always needful….blessings to you as well! Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. “More stable and steadfast”…that caught my attention, Jennifer. That is a firm front-runner in my walk with Jesus. He has certainly steadied me more and more over the years. Thanks for visiting with me at my blog. Glad to come her and visit your sweet space.

  4. Jennifer, what a thought-provoking post! I so appreciate your perspective on that age-old question, “What is my purpose?” Thank you for giving me so many good things to think on!

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