7 ways to help people find their purpose

7 ways to help people find their purpose

By Joseph Mattera, Op-ed Contributor

Christian Post,

As Christian leaders, one of our most essential tasks is to help others discover and walk in their God-given purpose. People are wired uniquely by God, and it's our responsibility to create environments where their gifts can be nurtured, their calling discerned, and their influence maximized for the Kingdom of God. Below are seven key principles rooted in Scripture that can help you release purpose in the people you lead.

1. Recognizing a person's giftedness

The first step in releasing purpose is recognizing and affirming the unique gifts that God has given each person. Scripture tells us that every believer has been given gifts according to God's grace. Romans 12:6 says, "We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us." Leaders must observe how these gifts manifest in people's lives.

When we notice someone's particular gift, we are responsible for speaking it into their lives, encouraging them to cultivate it, and providing opportunities for them to use it. Paul's words to Timothy are a perfect example: "Do not neglect the gift you have" (1 Timothy 4:14). Too often, people's gifts remain dormant because they go unrecognized and unappreciated.

2. Their innate sense of purpose

Each person carries an intrinsic sense of purpose placed in their hearts by God. Ecclesiastes 3:11 says that God has "set eternity in their hearts." This means people know they are created for something greater than themselves. Our role is to help them identify and articulate that purpose.

Scripture speaks to the healing and transformation that God brings. Isaiah 61:1 says that God has sent His servant "to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners." Part of our job as leaders is to help people move through their brokenness into healing so they can fully embrace their identity in Christ.

By pointing them to the truth of who they are in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17) and walking with them through a healing journey, we can help them overcome the obstacles that hold them back from living out their God-given purpose.

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Releasing purpose in others is one of the most rewarding aspects of leadership. It requires discernment, patience, and a willingness to walk with people through their strengths and struggles. By recognizing their gifts, understanding their sense of purpose, placing them in the right environments, and helping them find joy and influence, we can position them to flourish in their calling. Most importantly, as we help people embrace their true identity in Christ, we set them free to fulfill their purpose and destiny. 

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