God Will Fulfill His Purpose for You
“The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.” (Psalm 138:8 ESV)
A shoemaker’s greater purpose
Years ago, a man named William Carey worked as a simple cobbler in England. Many thought his life would be spent repairing shoes in a quiet village. But he believed God had a greater purpose for him. With little formal education, he studied the Bible, learned languages, and felt God calling him to missions. Against great opposition, he sailed to India, where he translated the Scriptures into multiple languages and shared the Gospel with thousands. Carey once said, “I can plod. I can persevere in any definite pursuit. To this I owe everything.” God took a village shoemaker and fulfilled His divine purpose through him—impacting nations for eternity.
God Has Made You for His Purpose
You are not an accident. God handcrafted you with intention and designed you to live out the good works He prepared in advance. His plans for your life are not random—they are divine assignments.
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.” (Eph. 2:10 NASB)
Your Purpose Is to Fulfill the Great Commission
Your highest calling is to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. Every believer is part of this mission—to make disciples, to teach, and to share Christ’s love.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matt. 28:19-20 ESV)
Your Purpose Is to Glorify God in All Things
No matter how ordinary the task, it can still honor God. From daily chores to major life decisions, everything you do is an opportunity to reflect His glory.
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Cor. 10:31 ESV)
Therefore
Ask yourself today—“Am I living for my purpose, or God’s?” Take one small step to align your actions with His calling for you.
Because God’s purposes never fail, you can walk confidently knowing that He is working all things—even struggles—for your ultimate good and His eternal glory.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Rom. 8:28 NIV)