The Power Of A Teenage Prayer

Chapter 11: Lord Help Me Find Your Purpose For My Life

When I was Growing up, I didn't know God had a purpose for my life. If I had known all that, I would never have wasted my time doing destructive things and ending up in a serious trouble. I don't want you waste any part of your life doing that. I want you to know who you are in the Lord. I want you to be certain that God has a plan and a high purpose for your life so that you can move into it right away.

I've had so many people in their twenties and thirties tell me how they wasted years trying to figure out what they were supposed to be doing,and now they feel they've missed out on the purpose God had for their lives. I tell them, "No matter how far off the path you've gotten from the plans and purposes God has for you, When you surrender your life  to the Lord, He carves a path from where you are supposed to be, and He  puts you on it. It may take you longer to get where you are supposed to go than it would have you if you had never gotten off the path from the beginning,but if you keep walking closely with God, He will get you where you are supposed to be. And you will see His purpose for your Life to be fullfilled."

The Bible tells us that " The gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable" (Romans 11:29). That means He won't take back the gifts and the abilities He gives you. They won't be recalled,repealed, or annulled. You will always have your gifts. He will always use them for His Kingdom when you submit them to Him.

Everyone Has A Purpose
Every one of us has a purpose in the Lord,but not everyone realizes that. When we don't have a good understanding of who God has to be,we strive to be like someone we're not. We compare ourselves to others and feel as though we always fall short. When we don't become who we  think we're supposed to be,it makes us critical of ourselves and our lives. It causes us to be insecure,oversensitive,judgemental,fustrated, and unfulfilled. We become self-absorbed,constantly having to think about ourselves and what we should be. It forces us to try too hard to make Life happen the way we think it is supposed to. In the extreme,it makes us tell lies about ourselves and become dishonest about who we really are.

When you're around people who don't have any idea about who they are and what they are and what they are called to do,you sense their unrest,unfulfillment,anxiety,and lack of peace. It makes you uncomfortable around them. God doesn't want that for you. He want's to reveal to you what your gifts and talents are and show you how to best develop them and use them for His Glory.

Ask God To Bless The Work You Do
Everybody has some kind of work to do. It doesn't matter if you are a full- time student,a babysitter, a house sitter, a volunteer at a rescue mission,or head of your own business. Your work is important. It doesn't matter if you are getting paid big bucks or you are working for next to nothing or for free. Your work is valuable. It doesn't matter if your work is recognized by the whole world, by just a few people,or only by God. Your work makes a difference.

Whatever work you are doing,even if it is only a temporary job,you want to do it well,and you want it to be successful. If you are a student,studying is your Job. You are not getting paid for it in money,but you are getting paid for it with good grades, self-respect,good opportunities in your future,and satisfaction that you have done well. When the work you do is good, it makes you feel good about yourself and your life. Even if it's something you think is not important, it is still preparing you in some way for what God has for you in the future.

The Bible tells us that "the labourer is worthy of his wages" (1 Timothy 5:18). This means you deserve to be paid or rewarded for your work. Sometimes the reward is in the result. You don't get paid for cleaning your bedroom,serving soup at the rescue mission,or teaching a child to tie his shoes,but your reward for seeing the result of your labour is priceless. "The labour of the righteous leads to life" (Proverbs 10:16). No matter what your work is,it's important to others,and its important to you. Commit your work to the Lord and ask Him to bless it.

Security Is Knowing Who You Are And Where You Are Going
Predestination means your destination has already been determined. The bible says we are predestined according to God's purposes and will (Ephesians 1:11).
That means God Knows where you are supposed to be going. And He knows how to get you there. But even though you have a destiny,you can't get to it without being connected to the Lord who gave it to you in the first place.

When you don't stay connected to God,then in a moment of weaknesses,such as passion or anger,you can sell out your destiny. We see people on the news all the time who do that. Any criminal who robs and murders and destroys has no clue about who God made him to be. If he clearly understood that God has a high purpose for his Life,he wouldn't throw it away with such foolish actions and decisions.

When you understood God has a purpose for your Life,you won't be insecure abour your future. He will enable you to do what you need to do. Because of God's greatness in you,He can accomplish great things through you. When you know you are the Lord's,and you trust where He is taking you,you feel very secure.

Finding Your Purpose
We all need to have a sense of why we are here. We all need to know we were created for a purpose. We will never find fullfillment and happiness until we are doing the thing for which we were created. But God won't move us into the big things He has called us to unless we have been proven faithful in the small things He has given us. So if what you are doing right now seems to be a small things in your eyes,be happy! God is getting you ready for big things ahead.

God has a purpose for you right now. He has something for you to do today. If you are sure what God wants you to do today,ask him to show you and then do what He speaks to your heart. When you are faithful in a few small things, He will move into bigger things.

Concerning the call of God upon your Life,the bible says that God "has saved us and called us with a Holy calling,not according to our works,but according to His Own purpose and grace which was given to us in christ Jesus before time began" (2 Timothy 1:9). "Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us,let us use them"(Romans 12:6). For "each one has his own gift from God,one in this manner and another in that" (1 Corinthians 7:7). So then,"as God has distributed to each one,as the Lord has called each one,so let him walk" (1 Corinthians 7:17). I pray that God will "give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,the eyes of your understanding being enlightened;that you may know what is the hope of His calling" (Ephesians 1:17-18). "May He grant you according to your Heart's desire,and fullfill all your purpose" (Psalms 20:4).

Remember that God has important things for you to do with your life,and He has placed gifts,talents,and abilities in you for that purpose. It doesn't matter if anyone else sees them at this point. God reveals them to others when He is ready to do so.

Prayer Power
       Lord, thank you that You have a plan and a purpose for my life. I know that your plan for me existed before I knew you,and You will bring it to pass. I know that I am called to serve and help others,so use me as your instrument to make a positive difference. Show me what You want me to do to serve my family,friends,church,and the people You put jn my life.
        Help me to excel in my work so that the result of what I do will be pleasing to others. Open doors of opportunity to use my skills and close doors that I am not to go through. Give me wisdom and direction about that. Bless the work I am doing now and whatever You call me to in the future. Give me the ability to do it successfully.
        I know that whatever You have called me to do, You will enable me to do it. I pray that nothing will draw me away from fulfilling the plan You have for me. I surrender my dreams to you. May I never stray from what You have called me to be and do. Give me a vision for my life and a strong sense of purpose. In Jesus Name I pray.