Devotion for Today

God's Purpose For You

May 10, 2013

Everything comes from God alone. Everything lives by his power, and everything is for his glory. To him be glory evermore.
–Romans 11:36 (TLB)

Have you ever wondered why God placed us on this planet? What our purpose is in being here? It is because God is love. There may be life on other planets, but I believe man is unique in the sense that he was created in the image of God. God created on this planet as it were “little gods” whom He could love and who would return love to Him. Reverently speaking, God was lonely. He wanted someone to love and who would return love to Him. That sounds incredible, but the Bible tells us that God loved, and so He created and put us on this planet.

Prayer for the day

Freely I love You, divine God, who daily brings joy to my soul.

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38 Comments

Wycliffe says 5.12.2013, 08:54 a.m.

For sure it is fr God's glory.

Michael says 5.11.2013, 02:04 a.m.

This has helped me find peace

Susan says 5.11.2013, 01:35 a.m.

I belive he created us to love him (how could we not!!), and so we could tell others how loving and wonderful He is!

sujatha says 5.11.2013, 01:15 a.m.

In our Holy name Jesus i thank you for every Blessing you give me everyday .........Amen.

Brynda says 5.11.2013, 01:09 a.m.

I try to be a person God will be able to be proud of.I try to show it in my actions,that I Love God.God gave me a Beautiful Family and special friends that I Truely Love,Ive asked him for things,He answered my prayes, I would Love to Feel Real Love.

set says 5.10.2013, 4:57 p.m.

thank's God for being with Us

Jeffrey says 5.10.2013, 3:26 p.m.

We are here to learn to live for the will of God. The suffering we experience in these bodies teach us obedience and obedeince forsakes evil desires for the will of God. 1 Peter 4:1-2Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body arm yourselves ...

Notei says 5.10.2013, 2:59 p.m.

Thank u Lord..4 everything...

Vicki says 5.10.2013, 12:07 a.m.

I believe Rev.Graham did not mean we are little Gods but that we were born in his likeness.

sukhendu says 5.10.2013, 11:49 a.m.

His love is immeasurable , His love sustains me every moment....Thank you Father ... in Lord Jesus name...Amen!!

Elijah Hisownkid says 5.10.2013, 11:35 a.m.

The Lord ,The Living Loving God is really Good beyond imaginations.Greater Love has no one than this...God bless Billy Graham.God bless me ,God bless all of us...May The Name of The LORD be blessed forever.

Dennis says 5.10.2013, 11:11 a.m.

To be honest,I've always wondered about this particular topic and after reading this,It couldn't be more clearer.thank you God for this message,for the precious blood of Jesus and for your unconditional and unfavourable love.Amen.

nana says 5.10.2013, 11:08 a.m.

I feel Gods purpose was and is to see what we will do with the love he gave us.

Steve says 5.10.2013, 10:21 a.m.

Lord, Help me to do what I was created to do...Love You with all my heart, and love my neighbor as myself. Amen

Joe says 5.10.2013, 08:35 a.m.

Thank you dear Lord for all your abundant blessings.

Gerry says 5.10.2013, 07:54 a.m.

How great it is to be a Son or Daughter of God. Knowing that he cares about every detail of your life. Even when we fail he is quick to show us forgiveness and mercy. Thankyou for your unconditional Love.

San says 5.10.2013, 05:03 a.m.

God's thoughts are higher than ours.His definition what love consists of,is different thanour human perspective on it.It has to do withsuffering and sacrificing than pleasing our humanemotions.

ROSIE says 5.10.2013, 00:47 a.m.

Simply put, give God the glory because he provides all your needs and you can get up each day knowing He is providing and watching over your every need. To God be the glory! AMEN

Cheri says 5.10.2013, 00:21 a.m.

There is no fear in Your perfect love! Praise be the name of The Lord!

Jan says 5.9.2013, 11:07 a.m.

God's Purpose for us being here is to love and serve Him. We serve God when we obey His Word and when we serve other people, they not only see, but feel the Presence of God as we become blessings to them by our positive words and our kindness.

jullia says 7.6.2012, 12:31 a.m.

he is my rock and he guides me every day. he heals me when i'm sick and walks beside me each day. i love him so much.

Paul says 5.13.2012, 7:02 p.m.

God's purpose for us being here is to be God's best friend and his intention for us is to be as much like Jesus as we can in our actions,words and deeds.

scott says 5.10.2012, 11:42 p.m.

In Him there is no guile.....

Nora says 5.10.2012, 10:05 p.m.

In this is , not that we loved God, but that He Loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for your sins. 1 John4:10 Amen,

Jordan says 5.10.2012, 4:00 p.m.

Thank you God for loving us each and everyday, and for this great country that you have given us.

DONNA says 5.10.2012, 09:32 a.m.

Billy Graham's video of BORN AGAIN on this page today is the best explanation of what it means and how to become Born Again into the family of God!!!

yolanda says 5.10.2012, 08:47 a.m.

let's continue to love one another with God's unconditional love in us. Stay blessed everyone

s hall says 5.10.2012, 08:21 a.m.

Our Lord did create us in His image and we are created to have a relationship with Him...He who is Love. However, I was a bit perplexed with the "little gods" remark. I am created in His image but would never consider myself a little god

Gerry says 5.10.2012, 07:52 a.m.

The Bible is clear we were created to Love, Praise, Worship and Serve our Heavenly Father. We often fall short in these areas. However God knows your heart and is faithful to continue to help you, do your best.

Deb says 5.10.2012, 07:50 a.m.

I listened to a minister on the radio one day and he said Adam is made in the likeness of God and we are made in the likeness of Adam and that is what makes us sinners. Not sure what to think here.

Danladi says 5.10.2012, 07:38 a.m.

His purpose for me and even you is just that we should serve Him in love. Thanks Sir.

Joe says 5.10.2012, 07:36 a.m.

All praise and glory to our Lord Jesus Christ.

Rick says 5.10.2012, 06:30 a.m.

The Bible says God loved us before the world was created. Yet knowing who we are and what we would do, He still created us. It is because He knows what we can become: his family, His holy nation.

Ehis Odijie says 5.10.2012, 01:12 a.m.

I know for sure that i am here to share the love of God with others.

Annie says 5.8.2012, 1:24 p.m.

I believe and I know why I was placed on this earth, I was placed on this earth for Living God's purpose, I appreciate it very much! Holy God, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

mick says 5.10.2011, 12:00 a.m.

What an answer to the age-old question about why we are here! May LOVE consume us!

Gerry says 5.10.2011, 06:39 a.m.

What an unfathomable privilege it is to be truly loved by God Almighty. To know that he cares about every last detail of my life. All my concerns and circumstances are in his very capable hands...........what a Blessed man I am. I could not hope for more . Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

samson says 5.10.2011, 06:16 a.m.

May Lord Jesus Christ show his glory and blessings in our lives in the days to come. AMEN