“The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me;
your love, O LORD, endures forever—
do not abandon the works of your hands.”
Psalm 138:8, NIV 1984*
Not everyone has a large and visible calling-type of purpose, but we’re each called to the “long obedience in the same direction,” to the faithfulness and openness to God that lets us touch many people’s lives in small ways.
And it’s His purpose, not my plans. Oswald Chambers writes, “We have to maintain our soul open to the fact of God’s creative purpose, and not muddle it with our own intentions.” (My Utmost for His Highest, Sept. 21)
This takes the pressure off. Instead of trying to keep track of everything and move it forward, I need to be looking to see what He’s going to do in any situation. What He might want to do through me.
I’m under authority. I’m neither the strategist nor the victim of circumstances. I’m a vessel the Potter has made, to fill and pour out as He sees best. And I believe on the other side of this life we’ll look back from His perspective and see that He has done all things well.
The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me…”
Simple. Straightforward. I think I can hold onto that today.
Father, help me keep perspective and balance. Help me not get too self-absorbed or take too much responsibility for my own usefulness. Help me trust and obey You.
∞
Here’s Robin Mark with “Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)”. (Note the line “The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures…”)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXyFgXeGvmc
* The 2011 NIV says “The LORD will vindicate me…” New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
We must remind ourselves of this…and that we can trust God’s character. His purposes are good in the little things and the big ones.
Thanks for this reminder, Janet.
We need to remember He’s in the little things too… thanks for that!
Thank GOD, bcause I have been searching for d purpose of my life. kevin
Kevin, thanks for stopping by. I’m so thankful we can choose to trust God’s character and His purposes whether we see a big purpose for our lives or not. God has a purpose, and as long as we’re listening we’ll see where we fit in, bit by bit. Praying for clear sight for you to see the next step!