Do you know what your purpose is in life? If asked, what would be your first response? Would you be confident in your answer?
It’s a critical question for all of us to ponder. What am I supposed to do with my life? Why did God create me?
We often tie our purpose in life to the things that occupy most of our time. Parenting. Grandparenting. Working. Going to school. Retirement. Traveling. Yet, our purpose is the reason why we were created. Our calling is from God and focuses more on something specific.
I have been so impressed with CJ Stroud, Quarterback for the Houston Texans. I’m a Cowboy fan for life but have followed Stroud through his college play at The Ohio State University and now as a Texan. When interviewed, I loved how He referred to his relationship with Jesus. This past Sunday he said:
“Jesus laid His life on the cross for us- I really believe that. This is bigger than just football. Football is my platform. Spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ is my purpose.” Stroud’s life has not been so easy. His father, Coleridge Stroud III, received a 38-year-to-life sentence after pleading guilty to kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery in connection with a drug-related incident. He’s been incarcerated since CJ was in middle school. It was this experience that helped Stroud develop a strong relationship with Christ. He did not have a privileged upbringing like many other quarterbacks.
You see, CJ Stroud’s purpose in life is to glorify God. His platform or calling is football. He understands that his platform is a blessing as well as a challenge. But he wants to give God glory through football.
You and I were made to glorify God. Genesis 1:27 says “So God created man in his own image, in the. Image of God he created him: male and female he created them.” We bear the image of God! How do we represent Him on this earth? Everything we say and do should point back to honor and glorify God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 says “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” That’s You. That’s me.
As you start this new day, you might ask yourself “How can my life point to God today?" It might be showing kindness to a workmate. Maybe, reaching out to an old friend. Offering prayer for someone who is hurting. Serve your adult children. Work as if you're working for the Lord.
At work? Honor God. At home with littles? Honor God. Volunteering? Honor God. Doing grunt work? Honor God. Serving aging parents? Honor God. Live in light of God’s purpose for your life.
We often tie our purpose in life to the things that occupy most of our time. Parenting. Grandparenting. Working. Going to school. Retirement. Traveling. Yet, our purpose is the reason why we were created. Our calling is from God and focuses more on something specific.
I have been so impressed with CJ Stroud, Quarterback for the Houston Texans. I’m a Cowboy fan for life but have followed Stroud through his college play at The Ohio State University and now as a Texan. When interviewed, I loved how He referred to his relationship with Jesus. This past Sunday he said:
“Jesus laid His life on the cross for us- I really believe that. This is bigger than just football. Football is my platform. Spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ is my purpose.” Stroud’s life has not been so easy. His father, Coleridge Stroud III, received a 38-year-to-life sentence after pleading guilty to kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery in connection with a drug-related incident. He’s been incarcerated since CJ was in middle school. It was this experience that helped Stroud develop a strong relationship with Christ. He did not have a privileged upbringing like many other quarterbacks.
You see, CJ Stroud’s purpose in life is to glorify God. His platform or calling is football. He understands that his platform is a blessing as well as a challenge. But he wants to give God glory through football.
You and I were made to glorify God. Genesis 1:27 says “So God created man in his own image, in the. Image of God he created him: male and female he created them.” We bear the image of God! How do we represent Him on this earth? Everything we say and do should point back to honor and glorify God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 says “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” That’s You. That’s me.
As you start this new day, you might ask yourself “How can my life point to God today?" It might be showing kindness to a workmate. Maybe, reaching out to an old friend. Offering prayer for someone who is hurting. Serve your adult children. Work as if you're working for the Lord.
At work? Honor God. At home with littles? Honor God. Volunteering? Honor God. Doing grunt work? Honor God. Serving aging parents? Honor God. Live in light of God’s purpose for your life.
Take a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd2we03Sy4I
Nancy Abbott is the Chaplain of the YMCA of Greater San Antonio.
Nancy Abbott is the Chaplain of the YMCA of Greater San Antonio.
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