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Living with Purpose: 15 Bible Verses on Discovering Your Calling
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Author/Editor: Melkisedeck Leon Shine, 2015-2017: AckySHINE.com
Living with Purpose: 15 Bible Verses on Discovering Your Calling
🌟 Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life is? We all have, at some point, pondered the question of why we are here and what our calling is. Thankfully, the Bible provides us with guidance and wisdom on this very topic. In this article, we will explore 15 Bible verses that will help you discover your calling and live a life filled with purpose and meaning. 📖✨
Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." This verse reminds us that God has a specific plan for each one of us, and it is a plan filled with hope and purpose.
Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." When we surrender our lives to God, trusting Him completely, He will lead us in the right direction and align us with our calling.
Ephesians 2:10 - "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." We are not accidents or mere coincidences; we are intentionally created by God for a specific purpose.
Matthew 28:19-20 - "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." Jesus' Great Commission reminds us that our calling involves spreading the good news and making disciples.
Romans 12:6-8 - "We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach." Each one of us has unique talents and gifts, and we are called to use them to serve God and others.
1 Peter 4:10 - "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." Our calling is not self-serving; it is about using our gifts to bless and serve others, being good stewards of God's grace.
Matthew 22:37-39 - "Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" Our ultimate calling is to love God wholeheartedly and to love others as ourselves.
Romans 8:28 - "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Even in the midst of challenges and trials, God is working for our good. Trusting in His purpose for our lives brings comfort and assurance.
Matthew 16:24 - "Then Jesus said to his disciples, 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.'" Following Jesus requires sacrifice and selflessness. Discovering our calling means aligning our desires with His and being willing to surrender our own plans.
Psalm 139:13-14 - "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." We are fearfully and wonderfully made by God, and our unique characteristics and passions are not accidents but divine design.
1 Corinthians 12:4-6 - "There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work." Our calling may take various forms, but it all stems from the same God who equips and empowers us.
Colossians 3:23-24 - "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward." Our calling involves doing our everyday tasks and jobs with excellence, knowing that we are ultimately serving the Lord.
Matthew 25:14-30 - The Parable of the Talents reminds us that we are entrusted with gifts and resources, and it is our responsibility to invest and multiply them for God's kingdom. Discovering our calling means using our talents wisely and not burying them in fear or complacency.
James 1:22 - "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." Our calling requires action. It is not enough to simply know what God's Word says; we must live it out in our daily lives, loving God and loving others in tangible ways.
Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Our calling may seem daunting at times, but we can find strength and confidence in knowing that God will equip us and empower us to fulfill His purpose for our lives.
🙏 As you meditate on these Bible verses and seek God's guidance, may you discover your calling and live a life that brings glory to Him. May you love God with all your heart, serve others with joy, and trust in His perfect plan for your life. May you be filled with purpose and experience the abundant blessings that come from walking in your calling. God bless you abundantly! 🌈🌟
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. – Psalm 121:1-2
👥Bahati
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Nov 28, 2021
Wow, so thought-provoking! 🧠
👥Aziza
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Nov 23, 2021
Faith is seeing light with your heart when all your eyes see is darkness. – Unknown
👥Mwanahawa
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Nov 19, 2021
I feel this on a deep level.
👥Sarafina
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Nov 16, 2021
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. – 1 John 4:8
👥Frank Sokoine
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Nov 4, 2021
Trust in the Lord; He knows the way
👥Jacob Kiplangat
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Oct 29, 2021
The righteous will live by faith. – Romans 1:17
👥Bahati
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Oct 28, 2021
Wow, this really hit home.
👥Stephen Malecela
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Oct 23, 2021
This is the kind of motivation that keeps me going when I’m feeling down.
👥Margaret Anyango
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Oct 20, 2021
For we live by faith, not by sight. – 2 Corinthians 5:7
👥John Lissu
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Oct 12, 2021
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8
👥Abdullah
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Oct 4, 2021
This quote was the perfect reminder to stay grateful, no matter what.
👥Alice Wanjiru
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Sep 26, 2021
Faith is not seeing miracles but knowing God’s power and presence in your life. – Unknown
👥Mwinyi
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Sep 23, 2021
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. – Psalm 138:7
👥Daniel Obura
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Sep 21, 2021
For we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. – Romans 8:37
👥Patrick Akech
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Sep 19, 2021
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."
👥Betty Kimaro
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Sep 18, 2021
We are saved by His mercy, not by our deeds
👥Thomas Mwakalindile
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Sep 14, 2021
For we live by faith, not by sight. – 2 Corinthians 5:7
👥Kenneth Murithi
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Sep 4, 2021
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28
👥Masika
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Aug 26, 2021
Galatians 3:26-28 – "So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."
👥Mhina
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Aug 23, 2021
1 Corinthians 3:16-17 – "Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple."
👥Diana Mallya
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Aug 22, 2021
I’ve bookmarked this page—so many gems here to come back to.
👥Ann Awino
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Aug 8, 2021
Just perfect—so motivating! 🚀 This quote speaks to my inner drive and ambition in ways that few words ever do. It’s like fuel for my spirit, pushing me to keep striving toward my goals with passion and enthusiasm. I’m feeling more motivated than ever after reading this, and I know it’s going to stick with me as a reminder to never give up, no matter how tough things get. Thank you for sharing something so energizing and encouraging!
👥Nyota
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Aug 2, 2021
2 Peter 1:5-8 – "For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."
👥Kenneth Murithi
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Jul 16, 2021
Faith is the virtue by which, clinging to the faithfulness of God, we lean upon Him, so that we may obtain what He gives to us. – Thomas Aquinas
👥Ruth Mtangi
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Jul 13, 2021
Hebrews 13:1-3 – "Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering."
👥Kahina
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Jul 5, 2021
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. – Nahum 1:7
👥Andrew Mchome
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Jul 4, 2021
I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. – Matthew 17:20
👥Joyce Nkya
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Jun 30, 2021
John 14:1-3 – "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."
👥Bahati
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Jun 27, 2021
Matthew 6:19-21 – "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
👥Baridi
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Jun 25, 2021
Romans 14:7-9 – "For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living."
👥Rose Kiwanga
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Jun 18, 2021
Such a powerful message! 💪 This quote is exactly what I needed to remind myself to stay strong and keep pushing forward, no matter the obstacles in my path. It’s easy to get discouraged when life doesn’t go as planned, but this message gave me a boost of confidence and renewed determination. I love how it’s not just inspiring, but also challenges me to think about my own strength and resilience. Thank you for this reminder!
👥Baridi
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Jun 5, 2021
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. – Romans 8:38-39
👥David Sokoine
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May 28, 2021
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. – Matthew 6:33
👥Janet Wambura
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May 20, 2021
Don’t dig up in doubt what you planted in faith. – Elisabeth Elliot
👥Mgeni
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May 20, 2021
Luke 10:25-28 – "On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. ‘Teacher,’ he asked, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ ‘What is written in the Law?’ he replied. ‘How do you read it?’ He answered, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and, love your neighbor as yourself.’ ‘You have answered correctly,’ Jesus replied. ‘Do this and you will live.’"
👥Janet Sumaye
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May 19, 2021
A perfect boost for today.
👥Leila
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May 15, 2021
Ephesians 4:29-32 – "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
👥Nuru
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Apr 20, 2021
Philippians 3:20-21 – "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body."
👥Bakari
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Apr 15, 2021
Adding this to my favorites! ❤️ This quote is not only inspiring but also timeless. It’s one of those quotes that you can return to again and again, finding new meaning in it each time. I’m definitely saving this one because I know I’ll want to revisit it whenever I need a little extra encouragement. It’s amazing how certain words can have such a lasting impact on your mindset. Thank you for sharing something so meaningful!
👥James Malima
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Apr 13, 2021
1 Peter 1:13-16 – "Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'"
👥Victor Mwalimu
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Apr 7, 2021
Matthew 25:14-18 – "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money."
👥James Malima
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Apr 5, 2021
Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible, and receives the impossible. – Unknown
👥Shamsa
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Apr 2, 2021
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. – Psalm 145:18
👥Furaha
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Mar 20, 2021
When God closes a door, He opens a window. But it’s up to you to have the faith to find it. – Unknown
👥Fadhili
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Mar 16, 2021
Beautiful and meaningful quote. 🌸 I love how this quote captures such a profound message with such elegance and grace. It’s not just beautiful in its wording, but also in the truth it conveys. There’s so much wisdom in these few lines, and it’s something I’ll carry with me for a long time. It’s a reminder to focus on what truly matters in life and to find beauty in the simple moments. Thank you for sharing this lovely message!
👥Joseph Kawawa
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Mar 16, 2021
Faith is not knowing what the future holds, but knowing who holds the future. – Unknown
👥Benjamin Masanja
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Mar 15, 2021
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. – Galatians 6:2
👥Nassar
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Mar 13, 2021
The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you but will rejoice over you with singing. – Zephaniah 3:17
👥Arifa
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Mar 10, 2021
Faith will carry you through storms, but not without getting wet. – Anonymous
👥Thomas Mtaki
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Mar 7, 2021
Faith is simply holding on to God’s promises, even when everything around you says to give up. – Unknown
👥Janet Mwikali
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Mar 7, 2021
Hebrews 10:19-22 – "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water."
👥Mustafa
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Mar 2, 2021
This quote is so uplifting!
👥Shabani
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Feb 26, 2021
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. – Proverbs 3:5
👥Sumaya
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Feb 25, 2021
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. – Ephesians 2:10
👥Ruth Kibona
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Feb 11, 2021
Hope is the anchor for the soul
👥Joseph Mallya
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Feb 11, 2021
Faith enables us to see God’s will even in the darkest of times. – Unknown
👥Paul Ndomba
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Feb 4, 2021
The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. – Proverbs 18:10
👥Mwanaisha
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Feb 3, 2021
This is exactly the kind of positivity the world needs right now!
