For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. - ROMANS 8:29
In the midst of worrying what will become of your life and what God plans to do with you, remember this: The primary reason you are here is to be conformed to the image of His Son. That’s right. You were created to reflect God. To show the world what He looks like, just as Jesus did when He was here. Before you were conceived, God had you in mind for this purpose above all other things.Perhaps in the midst of trying to figure out what our lives are supposed to look like, we need to revisit what we are supposed to look like first. We are the clothing wrapped around the purposes of God. He is not here for our agendas; we are here for His. As we allow ourselves to be transformed into the image of Christ, we attract everything and everyone that is conducive to us fulfilling this great purpose. Our being literally feeds into the destiny God has for us—what we become, if and whom we marry, where we go in life. As we focus on this one thing—to be like Him—everything else will line up accordingly. This God knew from the beginning.
Where is your focus as you ponder your life? Where should your focus be?
PRAY THIS PRAYER WITH ME:
Dear heavenly Father, sometimes my focus is divided as my heart pursues its longings. Help me focus on Your desire, trusting You to fulfill mine as I seek to please You above all else. In Jesus’ name. Amen.