Reconnect with Your Purpose: Walking in God’s Calling
Finding Your True North in God’s Design
Life can sometimes feel like a series of endless tasks—work, family, responsibilities, and everything in between. In the busyness, it’s easy to lose sight of our deeper purpose, to feel like we’re just going through the motions without truly understanding what God has called us to do. You may even be asking: “What is my purpose? What does God have for me in this season?” If you’re feeling a little lost or disconnected from your calling, you’re not alone. The good news is that reconnecting with God’s purpose for your life doesn’t have to be a giant leap forward. It begins with small, intentional steps toward discovering what He’s already prepared for you.
Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) tells us, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
This powerful verse gives us both identity and purpose. We are not random accidents. We are God's handiwork, His masterpiece. And not only has He created us with intention, but He has also prepared good works for us—works that He designed specifically for us to walk in. This means that your life, your calling, isn’t an accident. God has already gone before you, making a way. You don’t have to struggle to create a purpose or strive to make something of yourself. God has already prepared it.
Reconnecting with God’s calling often begins with a shift in how we approach it. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that purpose comes from striving, from accomplishing great things, from having a grand impact. However, God’s calling is not primarily about what we can do—it’s about who we are in Him and stepping into the things He has already prepared.
Sometimes, the key to unlocking God’s purpose is less about pushing ourselves forward and more about being present with Him, discerning the steps He has already laid before us.
Purpose often reveals itself through faithfulness in the small, everyday moments. It’s about trusting that God will open doors at the right time, and when He does, we’ll be ready to walk through them.
God’s purpose isn’t just about what we can do, but about becoming who He created us to be. The “good works” that Paul mentions in Ephesians 2:10 are not random tasks—they are purposeful, intentional assignments that are uniquely designed for us. What a beautiful thought: before you were even born, God had already planned out specific purposes for your life.
Think of a compass—its job is to point to true north. Without it, you might wander off course, not knowing where you’re heading. Similarly, God’s calling in your life acts like a compass, pointing you toward the destination He has for you. Even when the journey feels uncertain, when you’re not sure where to step next, your purpose remains constant, rooted in the direction He’s set before you.
As we walk with God, His Word, His Spirit, and His community around us help recalibrate our hearts to true north—aligning us with His calling. When we reconnect with the foundational truth of who we are in Christ, we rediscover the purpose that God has designed for us.
I know how easy it is to get distracted by the noise of life. The world tells us that purpose is about being successful, doing more, achieving more. But God tells us that purpose is about being faithful, obedient, and trusting Him with the outcome.
Reconnecting with your purpose doesn’t mean achieving something great—it means being willing to take one step at a time, trusting that each small step is leading you toward what He has already prepared for you. It’s about remembering and believing that God is the One who will establish your life and guide you in the process.
The Bible is full of stories of people who were called to great things, but their journeys often started in the most unremarkable ways. David was a shepherd before he was a king. Esther was an orphan before she became queen. Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a young girl in a small town before being asked to carry the Saviour of the world. Each of these people found their purpose not by striving for greatness, but by being faithful in the moments God placed them in.
God has a specific plan for you, right where you are, and He will reveal it to you when the time is right.
So, if you’re feeling uncertain about your calling, remember that God’s purpose for you isn’t about forcing a dream into existence. It’s about stepping into the reality of what He’s already prepared. Reconnect with your purpose by simply asking, “God, what is the next step you have for me today?”
Prayer Prompt:
Father, I come before You today asking for clarity and courage as I walk in Your calling. Help me to trust You more deeply and to recognise the purpose You’ve already laid out for me. Show me the next step in my journey, and give me the grace to walk in it faithfully. Surrendering any confusion or fear, I ask You to reveal Your calling in my life, knowing that it is good, pleasing, and perfect. Amen.
Bonus Content: A Purposeful Life: Understanding God’s Calling More Deeply
This month’s bonus content is designed to help you dig deeper into understanding God's unique calling for your life. To help you further explore and discover God’s purpose for your life, here’s a 7-day journal guide designed to help you reflect on your calling, identity in Christ, and the next steps God is revealing to you. Each day’s prompt will lead you deeper into understanding your unique purpose.
Day 1: Identity in Christ
Before you can fully embrace your purpose, you must first understand who you are in Christ. Take time today to reflect on the truth of your identity as God’s handiwork.
Journal Questions:
What does it mean to you that you are God’s “handiwork” (Ephesians 2:10)?
Reflect on your identity in Christ. What lies have you believed about yourself that God wants to replace with truth?
How does knowing you are God’s creation change how you view your purpose?
Reflection Prayer:
God, I thank You that I am Your creation, designed with intention. Help me to see myself as You see me. Show me any lies I need to reject and replace with Your truth about who I am in Christ.
Day 2: Seeking God's Heart
Reconnecting with your calling begins with seeking God’s heart. Spend today asking God to reveal His desires for you. This is about discerning His will and aligning your heart with His.
Journal Questions:
Take a moment to pray and ask God, "What do You want for my life?" Write down any thoughts, feelings, or Scriptures that come to mind.
In what areas of your life do you feel a disconnect between your desires and God’s desires?
How can you better align your will with God’s?
Reflection Prayer:
God, I surrender my plans to You. Reveal Your heart to me, and help me to desire what You desire. Align my thoughts and actions with Your will, and lead me in Your truth.
Day 3: Trusting the Process
God’s purpose for your life is often revealed slowly, as you trust Him with the process. Take time to reflect on the faithfulness of God in your past and how He has been shaping you along the way.
Journal Questions:
Looking back, where can you see God’s hand guiding you to where you are today?
How does trusting in God’s timing and process shape your ability to walk in your calling?
Is there an area where you’re trying to rush the process? How can you release control and trust God with the outcome?
Reflection Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the ways You’ve guided me in the past. Help me to trust Your timing and process as I walk forward in my calling. I release my need to control and surrender to Your perfect plan.
Day 4: Small Steps, Big Impact
Purpose is often found in the small, everyday moments, not just in grand accomplishments. Reflect today on the small steps you can take toward walking in your calling.
Journal Questions:
What are the small, everyday actions that align with your calling?
Are there ways you can serve or be faithful in your current season, even if it seems insignificant?
What small step can you take this week that moves you toward your God-given purpose?
Reflection Prayer:
God, show me how the small steps of faithfulness today can lead to the fulfillment of Your greater purpose for my life. Help me to be faithful in what You’ve entrusted to me, no matter how small it may seem.
Day 5: Trusting God with the Outcome
Your calling is not just about what you do, but about being faithful with what God has given you. Reflect today on the need to trust God with the results of your efforts, knowing He will establish your steps.
Journal Questions:
What area of your life are you striving to control or worry about the outcome?
How can you release the results of your efforts into God’s hands?
Read Proverbs 16:9 and Philippians 1:6. How do these verses help you trust God with the outcome of your purpose?
Reflection Prayer:
Lord, I place the outcome of my efforts in Your hands. Thank You for being faithful to complete the work You’ve started in me. Help me to trust You fully, knowing You will guide me every step of the way.
Day 6: The Power of Community
No one walks alone. God has designed you to be part of a community that encourages and challenges you. Reflect today on the importance of surrounding yourself with others who can support and guide you in your purpose.
Journal Questions:
Who are the people in your life who encourage you to walk in your calling?
How can you foster deeper connections in your community that will help you grow in your purpose?
Is there a mentor or group you could approach for support in discerning your calling?
Reflection Prayer:
God, thank You for the gift of community. Bring people into my life who will challenge and support me as I walk in Your purpose. Help me to also be a source of encouragement and strength for others in their journey.
Day 7: Celebrating the Journey
Purpose is not only found in the destination but also in the process of becoming who God designed you to be. Take time today to celebrate the progress you’ve made and how God is working in you.
Journal Questions:
How has God been shaping you during this time of reflection?
What new insights about your calling have you discovered over the past week?
Take a moment to celebrate the small victories and steps forward. How can you continue to walk in God’s purpose each day?
Reflection Prayer:
God, thank You for the journey. Thank You for revealing Your purpose for my life, and for the grace You’ve shown me along the way. Help me to continue to walk in faith, celebrating the process and trusting You with every step.