At the age of 17, Joseph didn’t know what his future would be and what he would accomplish in life. Actually, most people struggle with three basic issues in life. The first is identity: “Who am I?” The second is importance: “Do I matter?” And the third is impact: “What is my purpose in life?” It’s unfortunate that so many people go through life having no idea why they are here or what God has purposed for them. We were born by His purpose and for His purpose. The search for the purpose of life has puzzled people for thousands of years. That’s because we typically begin at the wrong starting point—ourselves.
Read MoreMany people struggle with three basic questions in life: Who am I? Do I matter? What is my purpose in life? As a result, we may go through life restless, having no idea and wondering why we are here or what God has purposed for us.
People generally will live out their lives in one of these three ways. First, through survival they seek just to exist. They may live without purpose, focus and hope. Second, through success they find happiness, wealth and fame. Finally, through significance they find God’s true purpose and make an impact through their lives in their world. God desires that we live our lives with significance.