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What does the Bible say about my purpose in life?

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The Bible teaches that your purpose is to glorify God, belong to Christ, and live in the good works He has prepared for you. God’s purposes are wise and hopeful, even when His path is difficult, as Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28 remind believers. Through Christ’s saving work, you are not your own but are called to honor God with your whole life (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Ephesians 2:10 says believers are created in Christ for good works, while Ephesians 3:8-12 points to making God’s grace known. This includes faithful service, raising children in wisdom, and participating in Christ’s mission to make disciples (Proverbs 22:6; Matthew 28:19-20).

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  • Jeremiah 29:11 11 votes

    For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

  • Romans 8:28 7 votes

    We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

  • 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 5 votes

    [19] Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, [20] for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.

  • Psalms 20:4 4 votes

    May He grant you your heart's desire, And fulfill all your counsel.

  • Ephesians 3:8-12 4 votes

    [8] To me, the very least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, [9] and to make all men see what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God, who created all things through Jesus Christ; [10] to the intent that now through the assembly the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places, [11] according to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord; [12] in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.

  • Matthew 28:19-20 3 votes

    [19] Therefore go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.

  • Mark 16:16 3 votes

    He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned.

  • Ephesians 2:10 3 votes

    For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

  • Proverbs 22:6 3 votes

    Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.

  • Acts 22:16 3 votes

    Now why do you wait? Arise, be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.'

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