“I used to wonder if my life really mattered. But as I started chewing on God’s purpose and calling for me, I began to see even my ordinary days as part of His bigger story.”
Why Purpose and Calling Can Feel Unclear
It’s easy to drift through life wondering if you’re making a difference. Maybe you compare yourself to others or feel stuck in routines that seem far from “purposeful.” But God’s love doesn’t just save you—it calls you. He has a unique vision for your life, and the CHEW on This™ framework can help you discover and walk in it, one step at a time.
How to CHEW for Purpose and Calling
1. Confess—Bring Your Longings and Questions to God
- “God, I’m not sure what my purpose is.”
- “I want my life to matter, but I feel ordinary or lost.”
- “I compare myself to others and feel behind.”
- Brief Prayer: “Lord, meet me in my questions and show me Your vision for my life.”
2. Hear—Let God’s Word Speak to Your Calling
- “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10)
- “The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me.” (Psalm 138:8)
- “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last.” (John 15:16)
- Brief Prayer: “Holy Spirit, open my ears to hear Your call and trust Your purpose for me.”
3. Exchange—Chew on a Purpose-Filled Question
- “If I really believed God has a unique purpose for me, how would that change the way I approach today?”
- “If I really believed God chose and appointed me to bear fruit, how would that change my confidence and direction?”
- “If I really believed my ordinary moments are part of God’s story, how would that change my attitude and actions?”
- Brief Prayer: “Jesus, help me see my life through Your eyes and walk in the calling You’ve given me.”
4. Walk—Take a Step Toward Your Calling
- Pause and ask God to show you one way to serve or love others today.
- Be faithful in the small things—trusting God to use every moment for His purpose.
- Share your sense of calling with a friend or mentor and ask for prayer or encouragement.
- Thank God for one way He used you today, no matter how ordinary it seemed.
- Brief Prayer: “Father, guide my steps and use my life for Your glory.”
Mini Story
“There was a season when I felt like my work and routines didn’t matter. But as I started chewing on Ephesians 2:10—’created for good works, prepared in advance’—I began to see opportunities in small acts of kindness, encouragement, and service. God’s purpose wasn’t just for ‘big moments,’ but for every day.”
One-Day Focus: Purpose and Calling (Day 7 of the 7-Day CHEW Challenge)
Today, let your CHEW practice center on God’s vision and calling for your life.
Pause at least three times—when you feel ordinary, when you’re making decisions, or when you need direction.
Write down or share one way you sensed God’s purpose in your day.
Invite a friend or family member to join you, and encourage each other to chew on God’s calling and purpose.
Ready for more?
Continue your CHEW journey with the next blog in the series: “Freedom from Performance—Living Loved, Not Driven.”
Learn how God’s love can free you from striving and help you rest in being loved for who you are, not just what you do.
To visit the previous post in our series, see here.
Transparency Note: This series is crafted in collaboration with advanced AI tools and thoughtfully finalized by the 1st Principle Group staff to ensure biblical faithfulness and practical relevance for our readers.
