This week has been especially difficult for me. I've been planning an out-of-state move on a very short time line. When I talk to people about my plans, their first response is usually surprise, and the conversations usually end in a concerned yet hearty "Good Luck!". To put it bluntly, my chances for success in accomplishing what I've set out for are pretty slim.

Now, I could write about how all things are possible through God (which they are), or how I should be content though every circumstance (which I should), or some other life lesson which these circumstances are teaching me. However, one word has been dominating my thoughts lately: purpose.

How does purpose play into this? Well, when our purpose is our own happiness, it's easy to feel like a failure when things don't work out, or we're uncomfortable, or uncertain about the future. When we live for ourselves, we set ourselves up to fail.

However, our purpose is much greater and much more achievable than pleasing ourselves. Our purpose, is pleasing God.

In fact, we were created for that exact purpose, so there is nothing in this world we can be better at. Our abilities and talents are inspired by God, not wraught by chance. I was architected by the master crafter, who continues to optimize me in every way possible, so that I can bring Him pleasure, and in turn, achieve my purpose and experience true happiness.

So when life's circumstances cause me anxiety, fear, or discomfort, I know I haven't failed. In fact, I'm being given the opportunity to get better at my true purpose.