What's Your Major

"They paid no attention to what I said and went about their own business, refusing to be guided or instructed by me." (Jeremiah. 17:23 MSG)

“What’s your major?”

Most college students are used to getting this question from older adults. Many students are unsure of what they are meant to do. They explore various interests and change their majors frequently. They spend a great deal of their energy pursuing current passions and having fun.

What’s your purpose? Who are you meant to be? Why are you here on this earth?

The majority of grown-ups, even in their 40’s and 50’s can’t answer these questions. We act like undergraduates in college, spending our lives chasing after pleasures and distractions. We strive for wealth, power, admiration, and enjoyment. And, because we are consumed by these lesser pursuits,  we have very little time and energy left for our ‘major’--the primary purpose for which we are here.

When we walk away from God’s intended path for us, when we go about our own business, we end up having nothing meaningful to show for our lives. We can spend our years dabbling and wandering, or we can meet with our Advisor and seek His guidance. We have access to the Spirit of Truth who will counsel us if we are willing to pay attention. Only by listening and following God’s directions can we live a life of purpose according to His will.

Lord, call us back when we wander off from Your Purposes. Help us to pay attention to Your guidance and instruction.