If you are looking to understand what the Bible says about living a purposeful life, then this article is for you. Today I will be sharing impactful Bible verses that provide clarity around God’s intention for why He created us and how we can discover our unique calling. By examining these key scriptures, you will gain wisdom into how to live meaningfully by using your gifts to serve others and glorify God with your life.
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Introductions
Dear friends, living a purposeful life that glorifies God is one of the most meaningful goals we can have as followers of Jesus. Today let’s explore what the Bible teaches about discovering and living out the special purpose God has for each of our lives.
Every human being is uniquely crafted by our loving Creator with gifts and talents to be used for good. We see this truth revealed in key passages that tell of God knitting us together and designing works for us to do even before our birth. Yet living life led purely by our own desires versus seeking God’s purpose leads only to emptiness. As image-bearers of Christ, God shaped us to find joy when we love others through selfless service.
The Bible provides the clearly see the opportunities the Lord intends for us to bless and build up those around us. When we walk closely with Jesus, listening to his teachings and following his example of compassion, we will find direction for how to steward our days. Rather than wandering aimlessly, his wisdom guides us down the path of righteous living through simple acts like speaking uplifting words, displaying patience in adversity, and meeting the needs of those less fortunate.
The God promises that when we commit our works to him, our purposes on this earth will bear fruit that lasts for eternity. Trusting in his sovereign plan for our lives brings confidence, freedom and overflowing fulfillment.
Now let’s explore the Bible verses below that illuminate this truth further.
What Does the Bible Say About Why God Created Us?
Revelation 4:11
“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory honour power: for thou hast created all things, for thy pleasure they are were created”
Genesis 1:27
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male female created he them”
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, not of evil, to give you an expected end”
Ecclesiastes 12:13
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man”
Colossians 1:16
“For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, that are in earth, visible invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, for him”
Bible Verses About Using Your Gifts and Talents
1 Peter 4:10
“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God”
Romans 12:6-8
“Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness”
1 Corinthians 12:4-7
“Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. There are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal”
Proverbs 18:16
“A man’s gift maketh room for him, bringeth him before great men”
Exodus 35:35
“Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, of the cunning workman, of the embroiderer, in blue, in purple, in scarlet, in fine linen, of the weaver, even of them that do any work, of those that devise cunning work”
How to Discover Your Purpose According to the Bible
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, he shall direct thy paths”
Psalm 37:4
“Delight thyself also in the Lord : he shall give thee the desires of thine heart”
Romans 8:28
“We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”
Jeremiah 1:5
“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations”
Psalm 25:4-5
“Shew me thy ways, O Lord ; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day”
2 Timothy 1:9
“Who hath saved us, called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began”
Bible Passages on Living a Meaningful Life
Matthew 16:26
“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”
John 10:10
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, to kill, to destroy: I am come that they might have life, that they might have it more abundantly”
Philippians 1:21
“For to me to live is Christ, to die is gain”
Ecclesiastes 3:12-13
“I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, to do good in his life. Also that every man should eat drink, enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God”
Galatians 2:20
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, gave himself for me”
Colossians 3:17
“Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him”
Psalm 90:12
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom”
Bible Verses About Making the Most of Every Day
Ephesians 5:15-16
“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil”
Psalm 118:24
“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice be glad in it”
Colossians 4:5
“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time”
James 4:14
“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, then vanisheth away”
Proverbs 27:1
“Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth”
1 Corinthians 10:31
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God”
Scriptures on Serving God and Others With Your Life
Matthew 20:28
“Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, to give his life a ransom for many”
Galatians 5:13
“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another”
Mark 10:45
“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, to give his life a ransom for many”
Romans 12:1
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service”
1 Corinthians 15:58
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord”
Finding Contentment and Fulfillment in God’s Will
Philippians 4:11-13
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, I know how to abound: every where in all things I am instructed both to be full to be hungry, both to abound to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”
Hebrews 13:5
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee”
1 Timothy 6:6
“But godliness with contentment is great gain”
Psalm 16:11
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore”
Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, his righteousness; all these things shall be added unto you”
Ecclesiastes 5:19
“Every man also to whom God hath given riches wealth, hath given him power to eat thereof, to take his portion, to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God”
