We all want to do something that brings us a sense of fulfillment. Those types of things are not easy to find. Sometimes we just accept a job just to be able to pay the bills. The job may not bring us fulfillment but will accomplish the goal of helping to pay our bills. But even outside of employment, we try to find things that will give us joy. We engage in hobbies, entertainment, or service projects to find some sort of satisfaction.
I think that we have it backwards. Rather than seeking some activity to bring fulfillment, we should first know what our purpose is. Then we can engage in activities and jobs to gain fulfillment. So how do we find our purpose? We have to go to the source. God designed each of us with a specific purpose. Therefore we need to seek our answers from Him. He may not immediately give us a plan for our whole life, but He will reveal what our next steps should be. It is only by following His leading that we will fulfill our purpose and find ultimate fulfillment.
In John 17:4 Jesus says to the Father, “I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work you gave me to do.” By completing the work that we are given, we honor those who gave us the work. So by diligently doing all that God tells us to do, we honor Him while fulfilling our purpose.
Reluctant Retiree 