You were made for a Reason!

What is the Purpose of My Life?

I needed meaning. I couldn’t go on living the rat race… so I searched, I questioned, and soon realized—I was made for a reason.

The Big Questions

Why am I here on this earth? Would things have been different if I was born in another family? Will I be happy if I get everything I desire?

Have these questions ever crossed your mind? If you’re anything like me, they wouldn’t just cross your mind, but push you to search for answers.

I am someone who looks for meaning in almost everything—relationships, activities, even music. At times, I felt like I was born in the wrong generation—where people lived only for the moment, had short-term relationships, and listened to songs with shallow lyrics. I had nothing against them, but I often wondered, how do they do it?

I needed meaning. That’s who I was. And so I questioned. I searched. And then—I found. This is my journey of discovering purpose and understanding the blueprint of my life.

Growing Up and Early Choices

I grew up in a secure, loving family and enjoyed a happy childhood. Life was carefree, but soon important decisions loomed. What stream of education should I choose? While my friends seemed sure of their future, I was clueless—and frustrated.

I prayed earnestly for God’s guidance. Certain I didn’t want to study science, I chose commerce (a terrible way to decide the foundation of one’s career, right?). A friend convinced me to join her college, so I did—again, without much planning. Yet somehow, life unfolded smoothly. Everything just fell into place.

Chasing Success

Once in college, I thought: I’ve wasted enough time being carefree and aimless. Now I must take life seriously. I need control.

I began chasing all I thought would make me happy—good grades, cool friends, popularity, Mr. Right, and a high-profile job. I wanted to be not just a survivor but an achiever.

And it seemed to work. After graduation, during Bangalore’s IT boom, I landed a prestigious job with good pay. It was everything I thought I wanted. Yet, down the line, I quit. Something was missing.

The Emptiness

Despite good money and praise from others, I wasn’t happy. I switched jobs, gained more, and still felt empty. I concluded perhaps jobs were only meant to make money, not bring joy.

I dragged myself to work every day, spending 10 hours daily, 50 hours weekly—most of my waking life—on something I didn’t love. It became unbearable.

In desperation, I cried out to God for relief.

The Turning Point

That same day, while scrolling through my phone contacts, I stumbled on a number labeled Montessori. A classmate once gave it to me, saying teaching was a good retirement option. Out of courtesy, I had saved it though I wasn’t considering teaching.

I remembered how much I enjoyed being around children, especially when I volunteered during summer breaks at a school for underprivileged kids. I loved teaching them—even without pay. Suddenly, it struck me: money and prestige don’t bring real joy.

I called the number. To my surprise:

• I could join the course anytime (no waiting for sessions to start).

• The institute was just 15 minutes from my home (a rare blessing in Bangalore traffic!).

The very next day, I visited the place, loved it, resigned from my job, and joined the training.

Living with Meaning

“God has made each of us a first-class original. Do not die a second-grade copy!” – Anand Pillai

Today, I teach at an international school and find deep joy and satisfaction in my work. Along the way, I also met my life partner, someone so perfect for me that I often feel God custom-made him for me.

This was never the life I imagined, planned, or achieved by my own effort. It was far better.

Lessons Learned

I don’t believe everyone must quit a well-paying job to find their purpose. My journey is unique, and so is yours. But here’s what I’ve learned:

• Complaining without changing leads only to misery.

• You are handcrafted by God for a divine purpose.

• Struggles remain, but with God, peace and contentment are possible.

As the Bible reminds us:

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,
plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.”

True Purpose

I didn’t find my life’s purpose in my job, my husband, my friends, wealth, or talents. I found it in being who my Creator designed me to be.

I once wondered why I had multiple talents—dancing, singing, drawing, sports, communication—but didn’t excel in any. Today, as a kindergarten teacher, it all makes sense. I need each of these skills, but not at an expert level. Using them together brings joy to my work.

God wires us with talents, places us in families, and shapes us through circumstances—all to fulfill our life’s purpose.

You are made for a reason. True fulfillment comes when you discover and live out your God-given purpose.

So don’t copy someone else’s journey. Yours is unique. Seek it. Ask for it. Be willing to pay the cost to find it. And when you do, you’ll experience the deep satisfaction of living as the person you were created to be