When You Know Your Why

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” — Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)

There’s something sacred about discovering your why — that quiet, unwavering sense of purpose woven into your very being. When it finally surfaces, often through life’s trials and tenderness, it illuminates everything. Suddenly, the mundane moments are no longer meaningless. They become holy ground — essential steps along a path God laid long before you were born.

Mark Twain once said, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” That second day — the day purpose finds you — is like a key turning in a long-locked door. And once it's open, nothing looks the same.

Your why gives you roots when life is uncertain. It transforms your daily routine into sacred rhythm, and your perseverance into quiet worship. When the world celebrates noise and visibility, your purpose reminds you that even the unseen and humble things matter in the Kingdom of God. A whispered prayer, a gentle word, a trembling act of courage — each one a thread in the beautiful tapestry of your calling.

For me, communication, public speaking, and leadership have always lived outside my comfort zone. I used to see them as steep, jagged mountains I wasn’t equipped to climb. But when I look into the eyes of the brokenhearted — the unheard, the silenced — and I know: this is why. This is the reason I press forward. Not for recognition, but for redemption. Not for applause, but for healing. To bring God's love into fractured places, I must first let Him refine and equip me.

So, I stretch. I learn. I stumble and try again. Because the love of Christ calls me deeper. And because becoming uncomfortable in my becoming is a small price to pay for the honour of serving His heart and His people.

Creative Prompt:

Find a quiet moment today and reflect on your own why. Write it down as a letter to your younger self — gentle, kind, and full of hope. Tell them what you’ve discovered, and how far you’ve come. Decorate the page with colours or symbols that represent your purpose. Let it be an altar of remembrance.

Closing Prayer:

Father, thank You for creating me with purpose, even before I took my first breath. When I feel unsure or unqualified, remind me that You’ve already gone ahead of me, preparing good works for me to walk in. Give me courage to grow, grace to stumble, and the faith to keep showing up — even when it’s hard. Help me to trust that every small act done in love brings healing, beauty, and Your presence into the world. Strengthen me to continue to do good and be joyful. Let my life whisper Your hope to the voiceless and shine Your light into broken places. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.