Whether or not you believe God exists, we know you want your life to have purpose and meaning. It’s a fundamental hunger in each of us to be breathing for a reason other than getting to the next payday-to feel like our lives are moving in a particular direction, that someone cares about us.
So let’s assume for a minute that you’re ready to believe in the existence of God.
If God made this world in all its complexity and beauty, and then He made you-don’t you think that means He wants you to be here? Why would He bother going to all that trouble if you weren’t important? Don’t you think it means your life has a purpose?
So what is it? Well, that’s the part of this journey that you’ll have to discover for yourself. You’ll need to come to terms with who you are, then how you relate to God, and how you function as part of God’s larger purpose in the world. We’re all unique and have a special role to play. But now’s the time to start thinking about it and figuring out how you fit into God’s world.
It takes time, so don’t get impatient. The process will lead you on a faith journey that eventually will help you answer your personal questions of purpose and meaning.