I am a child of the 60’s, the generation which set out to “find ourselves.” There are book aplenty to tell us how to find our purpose. Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Life has been translated into more than 59 languages and is reported to have sold more than 30 million copies. The writer of a blog I came across recently promises that by following his prescribed method, you can discover your life’s purpose in fifteen to twenty minutes. Through the ages man has struggled with the question, “what am I here for”?

From “Never Thirst Again”

Sandra Bivens Smith

© 2011

The cords of death encompassed me, And the torrents of ungodliness terrified me. The cords of Sheol surrounded me; The snares of death confronted me. In my distress I called upon the LORD, And cried to my God for help; He heard my voice out of His temple, And my cry for help before Him came into His ears. (Psalms 18:4-6)

I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies. (Psalms 18:3)

“I love You, O LORD, my strength.” The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. (Psalms 18:1-2)

Keep me as the apple of the eye; Hide me in the shadow of Your wings (Psalms 17:8)

Wondrously show Your lovingkindness, O Savior of those who take refuge at Your right hand From those who rise up against them. (Psalms 17:7)

I have called upon You, for You will answer me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech. (Psalms 17:6)

My steps have held fast to Your paths. My feet have not slipped. (Psalms 17:5)

As for the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips I have kept from the paths of the violent. (Psalms 17:4)

You have tried my heart; You have visited me by night; You have tested me and You find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress. (Psalms 17:3)