Have you ever wondered, Why am I here? What was I created to do? You’re not alone. Many career women feel stuck, not because they lack skills or ambition, but because they aren’t clear on their God-given purpose. The truth? Your purpose isn’t hidden—it’s already within you. You just need to discover, define, and walk in it. Let’s break it down.
1. Understand That Purpose Is Not a Job Title
One of the biggest misconceptions about purpose is thinking it’s tied to a specific job or business. But purpose is bigger than what you do from 9 to 5—it’s who you are called to be.
- Purpose is the problem you were created to solve.
- Purpose is the impact you make in the lives of others.
- Purpose flows through different career paths, not just one job.
For example, if you are called to bring healing, you can do it as a doctor, a therapist, or even a speaker. If you’re called to equip others with knowledge, you might express that through teaching, writing, or mentorship.
Ask yourself: If titles and salaries didn’t exist, what would I wake up excited to do every day?
2. Look at What Comes Naturally to You
God doesn’t make mistakes. The skills, talents, and strengths you carry are clues to your purpose.
- What do people naturally come to you for?
- What problems do you solve with ease?
- What activities make you feel alive?
Purpose isn’t always something dramatic. Sometimes, it’s in the things you do so effortlessly that you overlook their value.
3. Pay Attention to the Burdens on Your Heart
What moves you? What injustice, problem, or need stirs something deep within? Your purpose is often tied to the burdens God places in your heart.
Maybe you feel passionate about:
1. Empowering women in the workplace
2. Helping young professionals navigate career growth
3. Creating opportunities for underprivileged people
That deep burden is God calling you to act.
4. Define Your Purpose Statement
Once you identify your strengths, burdens, and natural gifts, you need to put it into words. Your purpose statement should be clear and actionable.
Weak statement: I love helping people.
Strong statement: I equip career women to find confidence and clarity in their God-given assignments.
Your purpose statement should answer:
1. Who do I help?
2. How do I help them?
3. What transformation do I create?
Write it out. Refine it. Own it.
5. Trust the Process & Take Bold Steps
God doesn’t always give the full picture at once—He leads you step by step. Your purpose might evolve as you grow, and that’s okay!
- Start with what you know.
- Serve where you are now.
- Stay sensitive to God’s direction.
Don’t wait until you have it all figured out. The more you step into action, the clearer your purpose becomes.
Are You Ready to Get Clear on Your Purpose?
Coach Iphie dives deeper into identifying and articulating your life purpose in this power-packed YouTube session. Watch it here and start walking boldly in your calling!
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