Discover God’s Purpose by Putting Him First

Imagine waking up before dawn, bleary-eyed and already replaying the day ahead—emails, meetings, errands. You grab your phone, ready to check notifications, when a gentle thought surfaces: “Who am I really living for?” You groan—another reminder that life isn’t all about you. But you lean into it, whispering, “God, help me remember you first.”

Soon, as you switch on the coffee maker, you deliberately thank him for the rich aroma instead of your own schedule. It feels odd at first, like stirring your favorite song into a podcast. You feel a subtle shift—your racing mind slows, and there’s space to breathe.

At the office, when a coworker snaps over a minor mistake, your first impulse is to defend yourself—but you recall your morning prayer. You take a breath and ask, “God, what am I learning here?” Instantly the tension loosens, and you respond with calm kindness instead of a hasty retort.

By evening, your mind drifts away from “What about me?” to “How can I point others to him?” You jot down one moment God showed up that day. It wasn’t a grand miracle, just a reminder that he’s never far off. Over time, those small daily shifts reshape you from the inside out, aligning your life with his purposes.

You’ll start each morning by catching those self-centered thoughts and asking God to fill you with his vision for your day. At work, when tension flares, pause and remember your prayer, asking God what he’s teaching you instead of rewarding your defensiveness. Before bed, intentionally note one way God exceeded your expectations today—testifying aloud that your life isn’t about you, but him. This simple cycle rewires your priorities so you begin living for his purposes. Give it a try tonight.