Chosen and Called: Walking in Your God-Given Purpose

Scripture: "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." — Ephesians 2:10

Reflection: You are not here by accident. You were not assembled randomly or placed on this earth without intention. Ephesians 2:10 tells us that you are God's handiwork — His masterpiece — created with specific good works already prepared for you.

That means your gifts, your passions, your story — even the hard parts — are all part of a purpose God designed before you were born. You don't have to manufacture your calling. You simply have to walk in it.

The question isn't whether you have a purpose. The question is whether you'll trust God enough to step into it.

Application:

• Ask God today: "What have You prepared for me to do in this season?" — then listen and journal what comes
• Take one small step toward something you've been called to but have been afraid to pursue
• Read also: God Is With You in the Hard Seasons for encouragement when the path feels uncertain

Prayer: God, thank You for creating me with intention and purpose. Help me to stop shrinking back from what You've called me to. Give me the courage to walk boldly in the good works You've prepared for me — trusting that You've already gone before me. Amen.

Closing: A new devotional is shared each week — come back next Sunday or join the email list to receive it first. Last week we reflected on Strength in Stillness: Learning to Wait on God.  Strength in Stillness: Learning to Wait on God