“I have direction.”
“Yeah, towards the mall.”
Who else remembers that exchange between Cher and Josh in Clueless? Iconic, right? I was thinking about that line tonight after reading St Paul’s First Letter to Timothy. I know you’re thinking, “How does a movie that defined the mid-90s tie to the Bible?” In verse 1:5, Paul specifically states the purpose of his letter. That made me think about people and how many know their purpose in life and can explicitly say it without wavering. Then I wondered if there are more people like Cher early in the movie who know they have a purpose yet haven’t figured out what it is. Along with this, how many of us have – like Josh – assumed we know someone’s purpose when we truly know them very little and have no clue?
The good news is if you do not yet know your purpose, you can figure it out, and as long as there is breath in your lungs, you have time to begin living it. So how can you find your purpose? It starts with a little self reflection. If you need some guiding questions try these:
- What drives you to get out of bed in the morning even when you don’t want to get up?
- What do you hope people remember about you after you meet them?
- What pulls at your heartstrings and will move you to tears even if you aren’t a crier?
- What do you enjoy doing that blesses others?
- What gifts and talents have you been given?
Something else to consider as you reflect is what are your love languages. Understanding these can help you determine the purposeful direction you need to follow. Finally, remember that your purpose is unique to you and should not be exactly the same as anyone else’s.
Good luck finding direction to somewhere besides the mall!
XOXO,
The Great Kaysby
The Great Kaysby 