To the praise of the glory of his grace, in which he has made us accepted in the beloved. – Ephesians 1:6 (KJ 2000 Bible)

At my school, during holidays they would have candy for purchase. If you purchased candy, you could have it sent along with a note to anyone in any other class.

When the day came to have the candy passed out, I would always be hoping that someone would have remembered to send me one. I didn’t want to feel embarrassed or be the only person who didn’t receive candy from others.

At school and in life, it can be easy to want to search for acceptance. It might not be getting the most candy that bothers you, but if we’re all honest, we search for acceptance.

Today’s Truth: I Am Accepted

Regardless of whether our friends, family, or classmates accept us, the truth is that God accepts us. He loves us and accepts us just as we are.

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On those days where we feel unloved and like no one really gets us, it’s powerful to remember that in Jesus, we are accepted. Through Jesus, we find the acceptance we all crave.

So today, if you feel that you aren’t accepted by others, don’t believe that lie. Jesus died so that you could be accepted by God. His acceptance is what matters. God loves you, accepts you, and thinks you’re great. Don’t believe the lie that you’re not accepted. God’s truth is that in Him, you’re accepted!

Have you ever had moments in your life where you felt hopeless? Maybe you felt a little lost and unsure of what to do or where to go next.

We all have those times in our life, but that’s where purpose comes in. Purpose is powerful. It gives you a sense of energy. Having a strong sense of purpose for your life helps you get up each day with energy and hope.

Today’s Takeaway: Purpose is Powerful

You might have days when you question your purpose. What are you here for? What is life all about. And those questions are good to examine sometimes. But don’t stop at those questions. Instead, discover purpose by getting to know God.

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As you get to know God better and spend time in the Bible, your desires begin to line up with His. Time reading the Bible and praying is never wasted. The more time you spend with God, the more He begins to reveal your purpose.

So today, spend some time asking God about your purpose. Discover the hope that comes from knowing your purpose in Christ!

 If you enjoyed today’s devotion and want to follow along with a PDF version, you can download our 10-day purpose planner. It’s full of devotions to help you discover your God-given purpose.

Check out these devotions to help you discover purpose

1. Day 6 – Fulfilling Your Purpose Takes Grit
   In life, there are going to be circumstances and situations that come against you that will cause you to doubt your purpose. To accomplish the plans God has for your life will require you to stand firm in your purpose.
2. Day 7 – Purpose is Best Grown In Community
   If you want to grow and discover your purpose, one of the best ways to do it is to find a good church community.
3. Day 8 – Purpose Can Be Cultivated
   If you want to be good at something, you’ve got to cultivate it. The same is true with your purpose. If you’re going to really be good at something or achieve something you’ve got to cultivate it.
4. Day 9 – Purpose is Powerful
   As you get to know God better and spend time in the Bible, your desires begin to line up with His. Time reading the Bible and praying is never wasted. The more time you spend with God, the more He begins to reveal your purpose.
5. Day 10 – Discovering Purpose is a Process
   Discovering purpose is a process and it’s not going to happen in two weeks. In your journey to discover your purpose, be patient and let God help lead and guide you.

not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another–and all the more as you see the Day approaching. – Hebrews 10:25 (NLT)

If you want to grow and discover your purpose, one of the best ways to do it is to find a good church community. Today’s Bible verse speaks about meeting together with other believers. Why is that important? It’s because a church family is one of the best ways for you to grow in your purpose.

As you volunteer at your church, you can begin to find areas of strength. It can also show you areas that you might not like, which can be helpful as you look to find your purpose.

Today’s Takeaway: Purpose is Best Grown In Community

Your purpose in life can often be refined in a church community. Leaders in a church can see your giftings and give you ways to serve at your church, which helps you develop in your gifts.

Meeting together with other believers helps you grow spiritually, too. You have the opportunity to share what God has been teaching you. Also, others get to speak wisdom into your life too!

Finding a good church community is one great way for you to refine and grow in your purpose!

 Want help discovering your purpose? Check out the 10-day purpose planner. It’s full of devotions to help you discover your God-given purpose.

and rescued him out of all his afflictions and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and over all his household. – Acts 7:10 (ESV)

Joseph in the Bible went through a lot of difficulties. First, his brothers didn’t understand him. They were jealous of him and treated him badly. Later in his life, Joseph achieved success in Potiphar’s house only to be falsely accused and sent to prison.

In the midst of all those troubles, Joseph didn’t let difficulty stop him from his purpose. He had a dream from God and even in the midst of setback and disappointment, he kept on going forward.

Today’s Key: Fulfilling Your Purpose Takes Grit

If you’re going to fulfill God’s plan for your life, you can’t be a wimp. In life, there are going to be circumstances and situations that come against you that will cause you to doubt your purpose.

Sometimes people aren’t going to be nice and supportive as you fulfill your purpose. That’s ok. What you’ve got to do is keep on doing the things God has called you to do. Like Joseph, if you keep being faithful and moving forward toward your dream, God will help you bring your dream to pass.

To accomplish the plans God has for your life will require you to stand firm in your purpose.

So today, choose to not give up on your purpose. Sure, circumstances and situations will come that make you doubt your purpose, but if you hold on to what God has called you to do, in time, you will walk out and fulfill the purpose God has for your life!

 If you enjoyed today’s devotion and want to follow along with a PDF version, you can download our 10-day purpose planner. It’s full of devotions to help you discover your God-given purpose.

Check out these devotions to help you discover purpose

1. Day 6 – Fulfilling Your Purpose Takes Grit
   In life, there are going to be circumstances and situations that come against you that will cause you to doubt your purpose. To accomplish the plans God has for your life will require you to stand firm in your purpose.
2. Day 7 – Purpose is Best Grown In Community
   If you want to grow and discover your purpose, one of the best ways to do it is to find a good church community.
3. Day 8 – Purpose Can Be Cultivated
   If you want to be good at something, you’ve got to cultivate it. The same is true with your purpose. If you’re going to really be good at something or achieve something you’ve got to cultivate it.
4. Day 9 – Purpose is Powerful
   As you get to know God better and spend time in the Bible, your desires begin to line up with His. Time reading the Bible and praying is never wasted. The more time you spend with God, the more He begins to reveal your purpose.
5. Day 10 – Discovering Purpose is a Process
   Discovering purpose is a process and it’s not going to happen in two weeks. In your journey to discover your purpose, be patient and let God help lead and guide you.