51 Bible Verses About Living Life with Purpose

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Everywhere we look, we see purpose.  Whether we look at nature, things on our desk at work, sitting around our home, or even in the mirror, the things and people we see exist on purpose for a purpose. 

However, in creation, when God created mankind, He created us with a greater purpose than He did the birds, trees, or fish in the sea.  Genesis 1:26 says, “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”

We were created in the image and likeness of God. He has even given us His creative nature to solve issues, build things, love, and show compassion to others.  As we explore the scriptures, we will see many Bible verses about purpose.

What Does It Mean to Live With Purpose?

To live life with purpose, we have to live life on purpose.  It is a deliberate act to live with the mindset that you are here to accomplish something.  A specific thing.  However, if you don’t have direction in your life, you will always live with the feeling that something is missing.  In addition, you will always lack a sense of belonging and face inner turmoil. 

Our purpose is always for something greater than ourselves.  Look at nature; apple trees don't eat their own apples.  However, they provide food, shade, and shelter for others (animals and people).  To live with purpose, we must look to see what gifts, talents, and abilities God has given to us that can benefit others in our home, community, region, or even the world.

To live with purpose, you must be willing to:

What Does the Bible Say About Living Life with Purpose?

Acts 16:31 says, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—”This is the first step to getting on the right path to purpose. 

If you bought a car and it broke down, giving you lots of trouble, you would take it to the dealership to get it looked at.  The dealer knows how the automobile was made and has the know-how and expertise to troubleshoot and fix the problem. 

God is our heavenly manufacturer to help us find our purpose when life feels empty or lacking.  No matter the issue, Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” 

God created us for a purpose, so when we lack the information needed to find that purpose on our own, we can acknowledge Him.  Then, he will give us directions to get us on the right track.  In fact, as we continually trust Him in all areas of life, He will continue leading and guiding us like a GPS on the highway.

51 Bible Verses about Living Life with Purpose

1.  Psalms 57:2

“I will cry out to God Most High, To God who performs all things for me.”

2.  Psalms 138:8

“The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.”

3.  Psalms 119:105

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

4.  Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

5.  Ephesians 2:10

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”

6.  Revelations 4:11

“You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will, they exist and were created.”

7.  Romans 8:28

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

8.  Romans 11:36

“For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever.  Amen.”

9.  Romans 12:2

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”

10.  Proverbs 16:4

“The Lord has made all for Himself….”

11.  Proverbs 3:5

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;.”

12.  Proverbs 20:5

“The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.”

13.  1 Corinthians 10:31

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

14.  Ecclesiastes 12:13

“The conclusion, when everything has been heard, is fear God and keep His commandments because this applies to every person.”

15.  1 Peter 4:10

“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the multifaceted grace of God.”

16.  Ephesians 3:20

“Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us.”

17.  1 John 2:17

“The world and all its wanting, wanting, wanting is on the way out—but whoever does what God wants is set for eternity.”

18.  Colossians 1:16

“For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones, or dominions, or rulers, or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him.”

19.  Ephesians 1:5

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

20.  Exodus 9:16

“And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.”

21.  Matthew 28:19-20

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

22.  Jeremiah 1:5

“Before I formed thee in the belly, I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.”

23.  Job 42:2

“I know that thou canst do everything and that no thought can be withholden from thee.”

24.  John 5:30

“By myself, I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.”

25.  Romans 9:17

“For Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”

For Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” – Romans 9:17

26.  Proverbs 19:17

“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”

27.  Matthew 6:33-34

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.  Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

28.  Ecclesiastes 8:6

“For there is a proper time and [appropriate] procedure for every delight, Though mankind’s misery and trouble lies heavily upon him [who rebels against the king].”

29.  Ezra 4:4-5a

“Then [the Samaritans and others of] the people of the land discouraged the people of Judah, and frightened them [to deter them] from building, and hired advisers [to work] against them to frustrate their plans….”

30.  Philippians 4:13

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

31.  Proverbs 15:22

“Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established.”

32.  Proverbs 19:19-20

“Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days.  There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.”

33.  2 Thessalonians 1:11

“Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power.”

34.  John 3:16-17

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.  For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.”

35.  Job 33:16-17

“Then He opens the ears of men, And seals their instruction.  In order to turn man from his deed And conceal pride from man.”

36.  Matthew 5:13-16

““You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?  It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.  You are the light of the world.  A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.  Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

37.  Proverbs 20:18

“Plans are established by counsel; By wise counsel wage war.”

38.  1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

“That you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing.”

39.  Isaiah 26:3-4

“You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.  Trust in the Lord forever, For in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength.”

40.  Psalms 57:2

“I will cry out to God Most High, To God who performs all things for me.”

41.  Philippians 2:13

“For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.”

42.  Habakkuk 2:2-3

“Then the Lord answered me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it.  For the vision is yet for an appointed time, But at the end, it will speak, and it will not lie.  Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry.”

43.  Psalm 100:3

“Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.”

44.  Isaiah 14:26

“This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations.”

45.  Job 22:21

“Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.”

46.  John 17:4

“I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.”

47.  John 17:18

“As thou hast sent me into the world, even so, have I also sent them into the world.”

48.  Mark 12:30-31

“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

49.  1 Peter 2:21

“For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps.”

50.  Ezra 10:4

“Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage and do it.”

51.  2 Corinthians 12:9-10

“And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, most gladly, I will rather boast in my infirmities that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore, I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake.  For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 

Final Thoughts on Bible Verses About Living Life with Purpose

Jeremiah 29:13 says, “And you will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.”  To live life with purpose, it is found in the Lord.  When we whole-heartedly and intentionally seek Him for direction and His purpose for our lives, He will lead and guide us.  Then we'll discover our passion and experience greater fulfillment. 

God has a way to take our pain, wrap it in redemption, and use it to empower us on a new mission… living life with purpose. Every single thing He has created has a purpose. We just need to seek it out.