"The Meaning of Life" - There is no single verse in the Bible that directly states, “This is the meaning of life.” Yet, from Genesis to Revelation, the Word of God reveals something greater – His divine purpose for us. And it is in discovering and fulfilling that purpose that we find true meaning, joy, and satisfaction.
“I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.” [Psalm 57:2]
When Life Feels Like Routine
For many of us, life can begin to feel like a never-ending cycle.
If you’re at home, your days might look something like this:
Wake up. Pray. Read the Word. Make breakfast. Clean. Cook lunch. Wash dishes. Do laundry. Watch TV. Rest. Pray again. Eat dinner. Sleep.
And for those who work:
Wake up. Pray. Get ready. Commute (sometimes for an hour or more). Work your eight-hour shift. Commute back home. Prepare dinner. Watch the news. Get ready for the next day. Sleep.
And repeat.
Day after day. Week after week.
Sometimes, you pause and ask yourself – Is this it?
Is there something more I should be doing? Am I truly making an impact in God’s Kingdom?
I’ve been there too. Even while serving faithfully in ministry, working hard, tithing, and staying in faith, I felt as though something was still missing. I kept asking the Lord, Am I really doing what You want me to do?
Then one quiet day, as I poured my heart out before Him, I heard His gentle whisper:
“Live for Me.”
At that moment, tears filled my eyes. I realized, the meaning of life is not found in how much we do, but in Who we live for.
Living for Jesus, That's What Matters
We often think we’re already living for Jesus. After all, we pray, attend church, and serve faithfully. But when we start intentionally including Him in everything – our routines, our thoughts, our work, our relationships – something shifts.
The monotony breaks.
The ordinary becomes sacred.
And our daily rhythm transforms into worship.
The true meaning of life is this:
To know God, to enjoy God, and to reflect His beauty in everything we do.
David understood this when he wrote:
“One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in His temple.” [Psalm 27:4]
David was a king, a warrior, a leader. Yet his greatest desire was simply to know God. And because of that, God called him a man after His own heart.
The purpose of Jesus’ death was not only to save us, but to reconcile us back to God – to restore that intimate relationship where our lives find meaning again (2 Corinthians 5:18–20).
The greatest tragedy would not be to live a long, full life, but to stand before the Lord one day and hear,
“I never knew you.” (Matthew 7:21–23)
It’s not about how much we do, but whether we do it with Him.
A Lesson from the Maxi Taxi
One morning, while commuting to work in the city Port of Spain, I entered an old maxi taxi driven by an elderly Hindu man ( I knew this because of the Hindu paraphernalia that was on his dashboard). As we rode on our way to Port of Spain, I felt the Lord nudge my heart:
“Read 1 Corinthians 13.”
So I did. And when I reached the verse that said,
“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal…”
the Lord asked me softly,
“Do you love the driver of this maxi taxi?”
As I looked at the frail man before me, compassion filled my heart. I whispered, “Yes, Lord. I love him enough not to see him go to hell.”
As we were approaching the Port of Spain taxi hub, another driver provoked him to anger. The situation escalated quickly, and tempers flared, which almost turned into a fist-fight. Right there in the maxi, I rebuked the devil in Jesus’ name and prayed aloud. Instantly, peace returned. When we arrived, I gently told the man, “Don’t lose your temper over anything.”
That day, something changed in me. My trajectory shifted. My ordinary commute became a mission field. My routine became divine purpose.
Finding Meaning in Every Moment
Beloved, this is what it means to redeem the time – to make every moment count for eternity. Whether at home, at work, or in the marketplace, God invites us to live with purpose and awareness of His presence.
When you include Jesus in your daily walk, the simplest acts become sacred. Washing dishes becomes an act of gratitude. Your commute becomes a moment of prayer and intercession. Your words become seeds of love.
This is what it means to live for Him.
My Prayer for You
Heavenly Father,
Teach us to live for You. Not just by doing, but by being with You.
Let every task, every moment, every conversation become an offering of love.
Break the monotony of our routines and breathe fresh meaning into our days.
Help us to see every soul as You see them, to love as You love, and to walk closely with You.
May our lives reflect Your glory in all we do.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Remember, the meaning of life is not found in the size of your ministry, the reach of your influence, or the success of your plans, but it is found in the depth of your relationship with God and your willingness to let Him live through you, every single day.
Live for Him, and you’ll find your life has only just begun.
Author: Kimberly A.S. Williams
