I believe we were all created with a unique purpose, a mission given by God even before we set foot on this earth. God didn’t just make us in His image so we could live life without direction, doing whatever we feel like without any deeper meaning behind it. But here’s the catch—finding that purpose isn’t easy. Many of us get caught up in things that don’t align with why we were created in the first place, and that can lead to problems down the road. Imagine someone whose purpose is to help others or to share the message of hope, but they choose to live a life focused on something entirely different. In a way, they’re missing out on what they were truly meant to do, and that can make it hard for them to feel fulfilled or even find lasting success.
For me, purpose goes beyond what we achieve or gain; it’s about the core of why we’re here. Personally, I wouldn’t say I’ve fully discovered my purpose yet. Sure, I’m working toward a B.S.C in Agriculture, but sometimes I wonder—is that really why I’m here? I don’t think so, not entirely. It feels like there’s more to it, something deeper that I’m still working to uncover.
Now, a lot of people think the sole purpose of life is to make money and enjoy life. And to be honest, I used to think the same way. I still believe money plays an important role in fulfilling our purpose. After all, it’s hard to make an impact without resources. Look at pastors, for example. Many of them have found their purpose in guiding others spiritually, but if they didn’t have money, how would they build churches or reach more people? Some of them drive nice cars or even own private jets, and I wouldn’t say that means they’ve lost sight of their purpose. In fact, those resources can help them fulfill their purpose on a larger scale.
That’s why I’ve never agreed with the saying, “Money is the root of all evil.” If money was truly evil, then why would pastors accept donations from their members? Why would they use that money to create better places for worship, or to give back to their communities? If money were purely negative, no one striving for good would use it. But in reality, money is simply a tool—it depends on how we use it and the purpose behind it.
Imagine someone saying they didn’t come to this life to make money. But does that mean they’d be happy living in poverty, even if they found their purpose? I don’t think so. Money is, in many ways, a necessity. If your purpose is to help others, how can you fulfill that mission if you can’t even support yourself? It is only when you have enough resources that you can actually think of extending a helping hand to others.
Another perspective is that money doesn’t just support us personally; it can also be a tool to bring others closer to their purpose. If we use it wisely, money can help us build things that last and support those who need it. When I think of it this way, it becomes clear that money, rather than being the root of evil, can actually be a way to fulfill the good that’s within us.
So yes, I still have a lot of questions about my own purpose. But I know that finding it will mean balancing what I do for myself and what I can offer to others. And while I’m on this journey, I know that money will be a part of the equation—not the ultimate goal, but a necessary means to reach that greater purpose.
Thanks for reading.
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