What's My Purpose?

I’ve been struggling to write in my blog. I thought it would be easier. I told a friend my dilemma, and she said, “Don’t worry about it so much — just start!” So here goes — a few verses, a prayer, and some thoughts from my reading and journaling this morning.

He waters the mountains from his upper chambers;

The earth is satisfied with the fruit of His works.

The trees of the Lord drink their fill ...

Where the birds build their nests ...

O LORD, how many are Your works!

In wisdom You have made them all ...

There is the sea, great and broad,

In which are swarms without number,

Animals both small and great.

They all wait for You

To give them their food ...

You give to them, they gather {it} up;

You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good.

–Psalm 104:13, 16-17, 24-25, 27-28, NASB

Oh, Lord, I thank you for this day! As I look out my window, it’s raining outside, but it’s fresh and green. I see You have opened Your hand to water the earth this morning.


Green leaves bounce up and down as raindrops fall on them. They dip under the weight of each drop, passing the precious moisture to the leaves below. Each landing of a drop reminds me of tiny dancers passing their partners. The gentle hand-off continues until the drop falls to the ground — and sinks into the soil.

My heart swells, and I see, in my mind, the dancing leaves wave back their hearty agreement with me! Lord, I’ve been struggling and asking — what is my purpose? What do You want me to do? This thought comes to me ...

The purpose of my life is simple — to glorify the Lord — like the dancing leaves reflect His glory!

I imagine the drops continuing their journey — deeper into the rich darkness — till they meet with the roots of the dancing leaves above. The roots draw the moisture and nourishment from the soil up the trunk, out to the branches, and out to the glittering leaves. How carefree they look as they do their mysterious task — turning water and sunlight into food and fresh air.

O magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together.

–Psalm 34:3, NASB

So, to this end, may my words dance before you — and draw your eyes and heart to Him.

The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me (and you).

–Psalm 138:8, NIV