Theme
Purpose
Why you are here and what you are made for
Verse 1
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
Jeremiah 29:11 · KJV
God's declaration that He has plans for a future and a hope — not plans to harm.
Verse 2
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28 · KJV
Assures that God works all things together for good for those called according to His purpose.
Verse 3
“Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:”
Isaiah 46:10 · KJV
God declares the end from the beginning, anchoring our purpose in His sovereign plan.
Verse 4
“There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.”
Proverbs 19:21 · KJV
Contrasts human plans with the Lord's purpose, which always prevails.
Verse 5
“Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.”
Isaiah 43:7 · KJV
States that God created us for His glory — that is our ultimate purpose.
Verse 6
“Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
Proverbs 16:3 · KJV
Promises that committing our work to the Lord causes our plans to be established.
Verse 7
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”
Ecclesiastes 3:1 · KJV
Grounds purpose in God's sovereign timing — there is a season for everything.
Verse 8
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16 · KJV
Calls us to let our light shine so that others see our good works and glorify God.
Verse 9
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
Colossians 3:23 · KJV
Reframes every ordinary task as done for the Lord, giving daily work eternal purpose.
Verse 10
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
I Corinthians 10:31 · KJV
The simple rule: whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.