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Bible Verses About Purpose

You are not an accident — you are workmanship, created for good works prepared in advance. These Bible verses about purpose answer the question every heart asks: why am I here?

Jeremiah 29:11

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For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

Ephesians 2:10

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For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

Romans 8:28

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We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Proverbs 19:21

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There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.

Psalms 138:8

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Yahweh will fulfill that which concerns me; your loving kindness, Yahweh, endures forever. Don’t forsake the works of your own hands.

Colossians 3:23-24

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And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

1 Corinthians 10:31

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Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Philippians 1:6

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being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Psalms 139:13-14

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For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.

Matthew 5:14-16

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You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden. Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house. Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Proverbs 16:3

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Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.

Isaiah 43:7

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everyone who is called by my name, and whom I have created for my glory, whom I have formed, yes, whom I have made.’”

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