Have you ever given any thought to the idea of evolution? Many schools teach evolution, and many of us probably just accept it as taught in our textbooks. We’ve just studied for the science test, learned the things from the book we needed to pass, and moved on with our lives.

There is a problem, however, with believing in evolution. It’s this, it robs us of our purpose in life.

The Bible tells us that we were created. And we weren’t created, then left alone to figure life out by ourselves. No, God created us for a purpose.

And while the details of that specific purpose (destiny or job) will be different for each of us, the main reason we were created is to get to know God.

God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. – Acts 17:27 (NLT)

God created us to seek Him. And if we spend our lives doing anything else, we will always feel unfulfilled. Why? Because we aren’t living out our real purpose, which is seeking God.

If you seek fulfillment and purpose for your life, determine to spend time seeking God. Learn about Him and realize that He created you for a purpose. As you spend time with Him, He will show you and teach you what that is.

So don’t believe the lie in the world today that you evolved. No, your life has a purpose. You have meaning. You were created to seek after God!

Today’s Truth: I am created for a purpose.

In science class, you’ve probably heard a lot about evolution. You’ve heard the idea that over time, the human race evolved into what we see today. The trouble with the theory of evolution is that not only does it contradict the Bible, but it also removes the value that God placed on people.

When God made humans, he made them in his image. That is different than how He said He made the rest of the plants and animals. What that means is that people aren’t just another animal that evolved to be more complex. Rather, we were created and created with value.

That’s why we instinctively know it’s wrong to kill another human. Because we aren’t just animals. Humans were made in the image of God.

So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. – Genesis 1:27 (NLT)

Today, challenge yourself to believe that you were created. As God says, you were made in His image. That means you’re special, and you have a purpose. Don’t let yourself be lied to and told you’re less than God’s best. God made you with value. Choose today to see that value in yourself and in others and live today on purpose knowing you have value.

Today’s Truth: I was created with value.

Fear is something I’ve battled my entire life. One of my biggest fears is the fear of people. I hate letting people down. As a perfectionist, I work hard to make sure that I keep all my plates spinning and everyone happy. However, living with the fear of people is honestly exhausting.

God has been dealing with me lately about the fear of people. I know that He wants freedom for me. Fear in any form is bondage. It keeps you from experiencing the good things that God has for you.

I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears. – Psalm 34:4 (NLT)

So, if fear has bound you, do what today’s verse says. Pray to God. Ask Him for help in dealing with your fear. God wants to free you. He wants you to walk in His love and abundance. Don’t let fear hold you captive any longer. Walk free from fear today.

Fear is everywhere right now, isn’t it? It’s so easy to be afraid. We just turn on the news and the next thing we know, fear is gripping our hearts. With everything going on in the world, there are lots of good reasons to be afraid. But even if our fear is totally justified, we have to be on guard against it.

If we’re not careful, fear will chip away at our faith in God. If we focus totally on all the scary things in the world right now, they can begin to seem even bigger than God.

Our goal should be to not let ourselves focus on fear so much that it becomes magnified in our lives.

Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. – Psalm 23:4 (NLT)

We are walking through tough times right now. But we’ve got to choose to look to God in the midst of difficulty. We can’t magnify fear to the point that we forget God. God promises to be with us, to protect us and comfort us in the middle of our fear.

So today, choose to not magnify fear in your life. Instead, place your focus on God, on His promises, and know that He will be with you in trouble.

When you face trouble where do you turn? Do you run to your phone and Google solutions to the problem? Do you ask your friends?

If we’re honest, we often choose the advice of others and the internet and forget about seeking God. We forget that we know the one who made everything. Often we forget He has all the wisdom and all the help we could ever need.

In times of trouble, God wants to be your strength and refuge. He wants to shelter you from the storm when things get tough. So if you’re going through a storm, know God cares. He loves you and wants to walk with you through your trouble.

God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. – Psalm 46:1 (NLT)

Today, don’t forget to go to God. Seek His help, His strength in everything you do. He is the one who will help you out during the difficult times in your life.

Right now, it’s easy to let fear rule your life. There are a lot of reasons to be upset and afraid. It’s easy to hear all the bad things happening in our world and allow yourself to panic and be afraid.

The truth is, fear is not God’s best for us. God wants us to be at peace. When we fear, we aren’t placing our trust fully in Jesus. But let’s be honest, it’s easy to take our eyes off Him and place them onto the bad things happening in the world.

Today’s Truth: God doesn’t want us bound by fear

And while it’s true that bad things are going on in the world around us, God doesn’t want us to be bound by fear. God’s best for us is living free and at peace.

And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won’t follow immediately. – Matthew 24:6 (NLT)

Like this verse says, you’re going to hear bad things happening. You’ll hear about wars, disease, and problems, but our goal as Christians is not to panic. We’re to put our hope and trust in Jesus. Through Jesus, we can face any scary situation that happens in the world and come out on top because we’ve put our trust in Him.

5 Devotions to Defeat Fear

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Do you ever go through difficult seasons in your life, and really wish that you could get out of them? I remember hating the drama in my middle school so much. I wanted nothing more than to escape all of it and be done with school.

However, the drama and difficulties I experienced in middle school help me in life now. Because I was left out many times, I try to find people that not everyone notices and include them. The exclusion I experienced in middle school helps me in life now.

Joesph had a similar attitude in Genesis 50.

You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. – Genesis 50:20 (NLT)

Joseph went through some pretty bad situations. However, he didn’t allow himself to get bitter about things or even to give up and begin to dislike people. Instead, he realized that those tough times he went through helped him in the future.

Right now, you might be facing difficulty. Don’t give up. Don’t be discouraged. God will see you through. When you come out on the other side of this season, you’ll be stronger and will have learned something that will help you later in life.

Stay close to God and know that He will always see you through the difficult seasons because He loves you.

Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. – 1 John 3:2

It is easy to begin feeling bad about yourself. You start to look at what other people have, or the things they say and wonder, what is wrong with me? Why can’t I look like that, or say those funny things that make everyone laugh. If you’re not careful, you can begin to really get down on yourself.

So on those days when you really feel like you’re just not likable, or  when you feel like you’ve really messed up again, begin thinking about today’s Bible verse. This verse shows us a powerful truth, that we are children of God. It doesn’t tell us that we’re trying to become God’s children, or that one day we will be God’s children. No, it tells us that we are God’s children now. That means we don’t have to do anything or change anything to become God’s child. Its something you already have.

So as you go about doing all the things you do today, remember what today’s verse says. Remember that you are God’s child. That means a lot! That means that you’re important to God and that He’s got great plans for your life. So don’t get discouraged. Choose to dwell on the truths found in today’s Bible verse and begin seeings yourself like God sees you, as His child.

I remember a time when I wanted more than anything to have a date to homecoming. I wanted someone to ask me to go with them. Yet because I lived my life so much to please everyone and not offend, I was never my real self. As a result, even though I was trying to get others to like me, they really didn’t.

I was caught in a trap of pleasing people and yet not feeling fulfilled because of it. Pleasing people is a trap. And if we’re not careful, it will lead us down a path that isn’t emotionally healthy.

In the devotions this week, we’ve talked a lot about living to please God rather than living to please people. Today’s Bible verse talks about this.

No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. – 2 Timothy 2:4 (NIV)

As soldiers in God’s army, we are to be concerned about pleasing God, rather than being tied up with the things of this world. And yet, it’s easy to get this backward. It’s often easy to think so much about other people and what they think of us rather than thinking of what God thinks.

When we chase popularity and pleasing people rather than a relationship with God, we will always be disappointed in the end. Popularity is fleeting, but a relationship with God is eternal. So challenge yourself to pursue things that are eternal. Determine to make knowing God your priority and living your life for Him. As you do, you’ll find the fulfillment that you desire.