Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, until the destroying storms pass by. I cry to God Most High, to God who fulfils his purpose for me. (Psalm 57: 1-2)
There are at least sixteen Hebrew words that can sometimes be translated as purpose. Here it is a verb: gamar. This means to accomplish, to complete, to perfect, to bring to an intended ending.
Many people of faith seek a very specific purpose. I have often wished for a very specific gift: something that would define me and which I could wield with confidence and consistent effectiveness. It is increasingly clear that - at least for me - this is not God's purpose.
Rather God asks that I join in exploring, in creating, in becoming something constantly new. God seems to ask that I enter into the storms, dance with God, and enjoy the drenching.
There are at least sixteen Hebrew words that can sometimes be translated as purpose. Here it is a verb: gamar. This means to accomplish, to complete, to perfect, to bring to an intended ending.
Many people of faith seek a very specific purpose. I have often wished for a very specific gift: something that would define me and which I could wield with confidence and consistent effectiveness. It is increasingly clear that - at least for me - this is not God's purpose.
Rather God asks that I join in exploring, in creating, in becoming something constantly new. God seems to ask that I enter into the storms, dance with God, and enjoy the drenching.
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