There’s a misconception many people live with—especially those who identify as introverts or prefer solitude. They believe purpose is a solo journey, an inward pursuit that revolves around personal goals, ambitions, and achievements. But the truth is, purpose is never about you alone. It is about who you serve, who you impact, and whose lives are transformed because you existed.
The Power of Living in Purpose
Consider a seed. It contains the full potential of a great tree within it. But if the seed refuses to break open, to be buried in the soil, and to connect with the nutrients of the earth, it will never fulfill its purpose. In the same way, when you isolate yourself, when you refuse to connect with others, you limit the reach of your purpose. Purpose is a call to serve, to impact, and to uplift others.
No one exemplified this truth better than Dr. Myles Munroe. He was born with a deep passion for leadership, kingdom principles, and purpose discovery. His existence was not for himself but for the millions who would listen to his teachings and read his books. Imagine if Myles Munroe had chosen to keep his knowledge to himself, fearing criticism, rejection, or the vulnerability that comes with putting oneself out there. The world would have been deprived of a great leader who ignited purpose in countless lives. His impact reached government leaders, business executives, students, and believers around the globe. His calling was tied to people.
And so is yours.
Why You Need Others
Let’s go back to the Bible. Even Jesus, the Son of God, surrounded Himself with people—His disciples. He could have chosen to accomplish His mission alone, but He didn’t. He poured into others, equipped them, and built relationships that carried the message of salvation forward long after He was gone. If Jesus needed people, why would you think you don’t?
Purpose is relational. If you fail in developing real and meaningful relationships, you fail in purpose. Your gifts, talents, and calling are not for you to hoard but for others to benefit from. You may be called to write, teach, build, or lead—but who are you doing it for? Who is being changed because you exist?
Imagine a doctor refusing to see patients, a teacher refusing to teach students, or an architect refusing to design buildings. Their knowledge and skills would be wasted because purpose is only fully realized when it serves others.
Today, I challenge you—are you truly walking in your God-given purpose? Have you allowed fear, insecurity, or introversion to keep you from making meaningful connections? Your why is not found in isolation. It is found in relationships, in service, and in impacting lives.
Myles Munroe once said, “The greatest tragedy in life is not death, but a life without purpose.” Don’t let your why go unfulfilled because you chose to walk alone. Step out. Connect. Serve. Impact. Because your purpose is not about you—it’s about them.
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