God has a plan for my life. Many of us have found peace and security as we have believed this truth. We are assured that we are not simply drifting through life without meaning and purpose. God created us to make a difference in our world at this time, and in the place where we now reside. In some recovery circles we remind ourselves of this as we affirm “Life Affirmation 2”: My life is of great beauty and infinite value. God has a plan for my life that is meaningful, purposeful and joyful. There is a work for me to do today that will bless others and give me deep satisfaction.
God’s plan is that each of us will participate in work each day that blesses others and gives us deep satisfaction. There is an old saying that “idle hands are the devil’s playground.” How often in the past did we turn to our addictions and dependencies in order to fill our free time and overcome our boredom? The truth is, if we’re not careful we could stray down this path again.
So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. (Ephesians 5:15-17 NLT)
Time can be our friend or our enemy. God wants to help us use our time wisely as we get involved in fruitful ministry. That might mean looking for paid employment. It might mean becoming involved in volunteer work and offering our gifts and talents in that way. It might mean exploring the training that is necessary in order to prepare for a work that God has called us to. It might mean doing something for our children or cleaning up the house or taking care of errands that we’ve been procrastinating about. It’s often a combination of activities.
If we’re feeling bored and our day seems empty, we’re living in our own desires rather than in God’s will. God promises that His will for us is good, pleasing and perfect.
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. (Romans 12:2 NLT).
What does it mean for me to do work today that “will bless others and give me deep satisfaction?”
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