I once heard Billy Graham asked, “What surprises you most about life?”
His answer has stuck with me ever since:
“The brevity of life.”
Life is short. And it makes me pause and ask: Why am I here? Why are we all here?
I believe the answer is this: we were created for a divine purpose—a Sacred Mission.
Here are 3 truths that help me keep that front and center:
Y O U R D E S I G N
God handcrafted you—you are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Psalm 139:13–14
Y O U R A S S I G N M E N T
At the heart of it all, our primary purpose and assignment is to bring God glory.
Isaiah 43:7
Part of that includes the good works He’s already prepared—uniquely designed for each of us, shaped by our gifts, talents, wiring, and experiences.
What encourages me most is that no matter what happens—disappointments, detours, or even the messes we make ourselves—we can still glorify God. He never wastes our story, but redeems it for His purpose, our good, and His glory.
Y O U R T I M E I N H I S T O R Y
You’re not here by accident. God placed you in this time and place so you would seek Him and live out your purpose.
Acts 17:26–27
Your Sacred Mission is the unique, one-of-a-kind calling God has placed on your life.
It draws together your gifts, talents, passions, experiences—even your quirks and idiosyncrasies. It’s shaped by the story He’s written in you—the highs, the lows, the victories, and the struggles He has redeemed.
No one else has the same combination of wiring, circumstances, relationships, and opportunities you’ve been given. And because of that, no one else can fulfill your mission in the way you can.
It’s designed not just for your growth, but to glorify God and to bless others through your service and impact.
For me, I define success as:
Discovering that mission
Developing it
Faithfully stewarding it in a way that glorifies God and serves others
So what do you do if you don’t know what your mission is?
If you’re unclear about why you’re here or discouraged about where you find yourself, take heart! God has a plan and purpose for you. (Jer. 29:11) You were created on purpose, with purpose, and for a purpose—and you have a gift to bring to the world. We need your gift. We need YOU!!
Searching for your mission? In my next post, I’ll share practical ways you can begin uncovering it.
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