Finding Purpose and Meaning

Men need purpose like they need air. Something to build, something to fight for, something that matters. Without it, life becomes a grind, days blending into each other with no direction. Many men are going through the motions, successful on paper but empty inside, because they've never answered the question: What am I here for?

Purpose isn't just about career. It's about why you're alive, what you're contributing, what difference your life makes. It's the answer to the question you'll face at the end: Did my life matter?

Where Purpose Comes From

Faith: What does God call you to? Scripture speaks to purpose that transcends circumstance.

Relationships: Being a husband, father, friend. These roles carry profound meaning.

Contribution: What do you build? What problems do you solve? How do you serve?

Character: Becoming the man you're meant to be is itself a purpose.

Purpose isn't primarily about what you do for work. It's about who you're becoming and what you're giving. The man flipping burgers who knows his purpose lives more meaningfully than the executive who doesn't.

Signs You've Lost Purpose

• Going through the motions without energy or passion
• Feeling like life lacks direction or meaning
• Success that feels empty
• Difficulty getting motivated
• Midlife crisis symptoms: restlessness, questioning everything

Finding Your Purpose

Look at your design: Your gifts, passions, and experiences point toward purpose.

Consider your impact: What problems can you solve? Who can you help?

Start with what's in front of you: Purpose often emerges through faithfulness in current responsibilities.

Ask bigger questions: What would you do if fear weren't a factor? What would you regret not doing?

Your Action Steps

This week: Reflect on what gives you a sense of meaning. Where do you feel most alive?

This month: Identify what contribution you want to make with your life. Write it down.

This quarter: Take one concrete step toward aligning your life with your purpose.