Why Are You Here?

“You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created.”

Revelation 4:11

DEVO

You weren’t made to wander—you were made to worship.

Have you ever sat in silence and asked yourself, Why am I even here? Not just here in this town, this job, or this struggle—but here on this earth, in this life, at this time. That question haunts people of every age, culture, and background. And the world throws out endless answers: You’re here to be happy. You’re here to chase your dreams. You’re here to make something of yourself. But none of that lasts. None of it satisfies the soul.

The truth is simple but profound: You are here because God made you. He formed you with His own hands, breathed life into you, and placed you here with intentionality. You didn’t appear by accident. You weren’t born into the wrong time. You were created on purpose, for a purpose—and that purpose is to glorify God and walk in relationship with Him.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 (NKJV) says, “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all.” That’s it. That’s the whole duty of mankind. Not fame. Not fortune. Not self-fulfillment. God made you to know Him, to love Him, and to reflect His character on this broken earth. Every other purpose flows from that foundation.

But sin distorts that purpose. It turns our eyes inward, where everything becomes about me. My will, my feelings, my desires. And the more we chase “me,” the further we get from Him. That’s why Jesus came. To reconcile us back to the Father. To bring us home to the purpose we lost. 2 Corinthians 5:15 (NKJV) says, “And He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.”

So, if you’re wondering why you’re here, you don’t need to look any further than the cross. Jesus didn’t just save your life—He gave you purpose. You are here to live for Him, walk with Him, and be a light in a dark world. You’re not just surviving. You’re called to shine.

SCRIPTURES FOR MEDITATION:

1. Psalm 139:13–14
   “For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.”
   → God was intimately involved in your creation. You are not random—you are fearfully and wonderfully made.

2. Genesis 1:27
   “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.”
   → You reflect His image. That is the foundation of your worth and purpose.

3. Isaiah 43:7
   “Everyone who is called by My name, whom I have created for My glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him.”
   → You were made to glorify Him. That is your highest calling.

4. Colossians 1:16
   “For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible... All things were created through Him and for Him.”
   → Your life is not your own—it was created for Jesus.

5. Ecclesiastes 12:13
   “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all.”
   → Obedience and reverence are your true purpose, not self-fulfillment.

6. 2 Corinthians 5:15
   “And He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.”
   → We were rescued from living for ourselves so we could live for Christ.

7. Psalm 100:3
   “Know that the Lord, He is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture.”
   → You belong to God. Your life is safest and most meaningful in His hands.

GOAL FOR TODAY:

Reject the lie that your life is random or meaningless. Remind yourself that you were created by God, for God. Today, live intentionally! Ask Him to show you how to glorify Him with your time, words, and choices.

PRAYER:

Abba Father, I thank You that I am not an accident. I thank You that You formed me, called me, and placed me here for a reason. Forgive me for the times I’ve chased my own ways or believed I had no worth. I want to live for You, not for myself. Help me discover and walk in Your purpose every day. In Jesus’ name, amen.

INTROSPECTIVE QUESTIONS & JOURNALING

1. In what ways have I mostly been living for myself and not for God?

2. What things in my life distract me from God’s purpose?

3. How do I truly believe that I was created with meaning?

4. In what ways can I glorify God in my daily life starting now?

5. What can I do to align my time and choices with God's plan for me today?