“I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill His purpose for me.” — Psalm 57:2 (NLT)
In this Psalm, David isn’t writing from a throne or a palace—he’s hiding in a cave. He’s on the run from King Saul, uncertain of his future. And yet, with danger all around him, David pens a confident prayer: “God will fulfill His purpose for me.”
That single line carries weight for every one of us. No matter your stage of life—young or old, uncertain or successful, beginning or rebuilding—this truth remains: God has a purpose for you, and He will fulfill it.
But how do we find that purpose? How do we live it out?
Here are four keys to help you discover and walk in God’s purpose:
1. Start with God, Not Yourself
Purpose is not about personal ambition or chasing happiness. It’s about living for the One who created you. Colossians 1:16 reminds us, “Everything was created through Him and for Him.” If you want to know why you’re here, start by getting to know the God who put you here.
Ask yourself: “What brings God joy through my life?”
2. Pay Attention to Passion and Gifting
God doesn’t waste anything—not your background, your skills, your interests, or your experiences. Often, your purpose is tied to what brings you life and what you’re naturally good at.
If music, teaching, helping people, fixing things, or encouraging others energizes you, that’s a clue. As the old saying goes, “The place God calls you to is where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”
Try this: Make a list of what you love to do and what others say you’re good at. Look for overlaps.
3. Look Around—Purpose is Often Found in Serving Others
David’s purpose wasn’t just to be king—it was to lead, protect, and shepherd God’s people. Your purpose isn’t about personal gain but about contributing to the good of others.
Jesus said, “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” (Mark 10:43)
Where is there a need in your family, church, or community that your gifts can meet? That’s often where purpose begins to bloom.
4. Walk with God Daily
Purpose isn’t always revealed in a flash—it unfolds as you walk with God. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart… and He will direct your path.”
Stay close to God through prayer, His Word, and godly community. As you follow Him, He’ll guide you step by step.
Purpose is less about a destination and more about a direction—daily obedience to God’s leading.
A Final Word: Purpose Isn’t Just for the Young
David wrote this Psalm as a young man, but God was still fulfilling His purpose for him decades later. If you’re older, don’t believe the lie that your purpose is behind you. Psalm 92 promises that the righteous “will still bear fruit in old age.”
Whether you’re 18 or 88, God has something for you to do today.
So like David, cry out to God Most High. Be confident that He will fulfill His purpose for you.
What about you?
Where have you seen God’s purpose in your life? What step do you need to take today to live it more fully?
I’d love to hear your story—comment below or reach out.
Let’s keep growing together.
—Mark
