When Purpose Feels Far
There are seasons when purpose feels distant — when you’re doing the work, showing up, and carrying responsibilities, but your heart feels disconnected. Maybe you’ve recently started a new job or transitioned into a different role, and instead of excitement, you feel unsure, even lost. You ask yourself: ‘Why am I here? What’s the point?’
Friend, you are not alone if you’ve ever felt this way.
God Sees What You’re Carrying
In Psalm 56:8, David says, ‘You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle.’
God does not overlook your quiet battles. He knows the tears you don’t cry in public. He sees your effort even when it doesn’t feel rewarding. And more than that — He honours it.
From My Heart to Yours
“When you experience this kind of season, it doesn’t mean you’re alone, and it certainly doesn’t mean God has stopped helping you.”
‘God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.’ — Psalm 46:1
“We struggle when new to certain things—even if we’ve worked similar jobs before. Change is never easy. But if you let God work and help you navigate your struggles, He will help you.”
‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.’ — Proverbs 3:5-6
“Surrender your burdens to Him. He’s just waiting for you. He is ready to lighten your load.”
‘Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.’ — Matthew 11:28
Purpose Isn’t Always Loud
Sometimes, we think purpose must look big, bold, and beautiful, but in God’s Kingdom, it often begins in quiet, unnoticed, faithful moments. Colossians 3:23 reminds us: ‘Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.’ Even if your job feels ordinary, your service has eternal value when offered to God.
It’s Okay to Grieve the Change
Transitions can feel like a loss of identity, familiarity, or fulfillment. Give yourself space to grieve that. You’re not weak for struggling; you’re human. But don’t stay there. Let God meet you in the middle of the unknown. He doesn’t waste your seasons — not even this one.
We Serve with Purpose, Even in Unseen Places
We all do labour, and sometimes we do jobs that are not really to our liking. But remember this — your purpose and the meaning of your life are not tied to a job title. As believers in Christ, we are called to serve with purpose, and that purpose is to serve others. Regardless of what kind of work you have, you are still serving God and others. That alone gives meaning and dignity to whatever role you are in.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” — Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV)
A Prayer for You
Lord, I lift my friend who feels disconnected right now. Remind them that you are working even when they don’t see the purpose. Anchor them in your truth and help them walk by faith, not feelings. Fill their heart with fresh hope, and let them know that they are deeply seen and loved. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
My Journey: From Tears to Purpose
When I moved to Canada, finding a job was one of my most complex struggles. My first job was in a factory. I’ll be honest—it was humbling. My only goal at that time was to support my wife and provide for our family. But for almost six months, I battled with feelings of smallness, invisibility, and discouragement.
There were many secret tears… countless prayers. But through it all, my faith kept me going. God didn’t waste that season. Every hardship became part of His shaping me into who I am today.
Now I know — I wasn’t alone. And I know many out there are going through the same thing. Maybe you don’t know where to start. Perhaps you feel stuck in a job you didn’t plan for, or in an unfamiliar place.
That’s why this platform—Faith + Care Life—exists: to remind you that your faith still matters, that your tears still count, and that your purpose is still alive.
You’re not behind. You’re just becoming.