There are over 8 billion people on Earth.

Have you ever wondered if your life really matters in the grand scheme of things?

Do you ever feel like you’re just here—floating through time—waking up and doing the same things day after day, wondering what it’s all for?

In today’s episode of Storyline, we’re diving into the beginning of your purpose—and why God wrote you into His story with intention, love, and mission.

Why Purpose Matters

As a functional medicine professional, I help people reverse chronic health conditions through diet and lifestyle.

But over the years, I’ve noticed something important.

Someone can be eating perfectly, sleeping well, managing stress, and exercising—but if they lack purpose, they still struggle to feel truly healthy.

On the other hand, those who don’t have a sense of purpose often find it difficult to even begin making changes to their health.

It makes sense.

If you have nothing that gets you out of bed in the morning, why take care of yourself?

That lack of purpose communicates to your body—and the science backs this up.

Why This Channel Exists

That’s why I started this channel: Purpose in Logos.

“Logos” is the Greek word for “Word,” referring to the Word of God, as we see in John chapter 1.

If you’re searching for purpose and want to know what God’s Word says about why you’re here on Earth, you’re in the right place.

In this first episode, we’re going to explore how the Bible reveals that your life is not random—and that God wrote you into His story on purpose.

But before we open the Scriptures, let’s pray.

Opening Prayer

Heavenly Father,
We thank You for this time.

As we open Your Word, help us understand why You created us and what our purpose is in Your plan.
Speak to us through Your Spirit and guide our hearts.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

What Is the Bible?

If you have a physical Bible, grab it.
If not, you can download a free one from bible.com.

The Protestant Bible contains 66 books:

• 39 books in the Old Testament (Genesis to Malachi)

• 27 books in the New Testament (Matthew to Revelation)

The Old Testament was written roughly 1400–400 BC,
and the New Testament 48–110 AD.

I’ll be using a few different Bible translations, primarily the ESV and HCSB, and I’ll specify the version each time I read Scripture.

As you study, you may develop your own preferred translation. There is value in reading different versions while studying the Bible.

In the Beginning — Made in God’s Image

Let’s start at the very beginning.

Genesis 1:26–27 (HCSB):

“Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness. They will rule the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the livestock, all the earth, and the creatures that crawl on the earth.’
So God created man in His own image; He created him in the image of God; He created them male and female.”

God created men and women in His image.
The Hebrew word used here is ĕlōhîm—a plural word meaning “God,” pointing to divine plurality that includes the Father, the heavenly hosts, and possibly even His Son, Jesus.

No other creature was created in this same image.

That means you are unique—intentionally designed for relationship and purpose.

God Formed You Personally

Now let’s look at Psalm 139:13–16 (HCSB):

“For it was You who created my inward parts; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will praise You because I have been remarkably and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, and I know this very well. My bones were not hidden from You when I was made in secret, when I was formed in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw me when I was formless; all my days were written in Your book and planned before a single one of them began.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭13‬-‭16‬ ‭HCSB‬‬

What a powerful truth!

God Himself was involved in your creation — your DNA, your features, your spirit — all woven together by His hand.

He saw you before anyone else did.

And verse 16 says:

“Your eyes saw me when I was formless; all my days were written in Your book and planned before a single one of them began.”

Your days were written before you were even born.

You’re not here by chance.

You’re Living in God’s Timing — Acts 17

Acts 17:26–27 says:

“From one man He has made every nationality to live over the whole earth and has determined their appointed times and the boundaries of where they live. He did this so they might seek God, and perhaps they might reach out and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭17‬:‭26‬-‭27‬ ‭HCSB‬‬

God chose when and where you’d be born — the family, the generation, the nation — so that you might seek Him.

Even this moment — you watching this video — is part of His plan.

God Has a Plan for You — Jeremiah 29 

Jeremiah 29:11–13:

“For I know the plans I have for you” — this is the Lord’s declaration — “plans for your welfare, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. You will call to Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬-‭13‬ ‭HCSB‬‬

God’s plan is not random — it’s full of hope, peace, and restoration.

But there’s a condition:

“You will seek Me and find Me, when you seek Me with all your heart.”

To seek with all your heart means to prioritize your relationship with Him — learning, praying, and living in His presence daily.

How to Seek God

We learn about God by reading His Word.

We speak to Him through prayer.

If prayer feels awkward or new — that’s okay.

The best way to learn is to start.

Let’s see how Jesus Himself taught us to pray — in Matthew 6:5–13.

“Whenever you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by people. I assure you: They’ve got their reward! But when you pray, go into your private room, shut your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. When you pray, don’t babble like the idolaters, since they imagine they’ll be heard for their many words. Don’t be like them, because your Father knows the things you need before you ask Him. “Therefore, you should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, Your name be honored as holy. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭5‬-‭13‬ ‭HCSB‬‬

Jesus first calls out those who pray with the wrong posture. We should not be like those (the Pharisees) who pray publicly, but instead, we should do it privately. We also don’t need to use a lot of words when we pray, God knows what we need.

When Jesus prayed, He:

1. Honored God’s holiness.
2. Surrendered His will to God’s.
3. Asked for provision — both physical and spiritual.
4. Highlights we need to ask for forgiveness and extended it to others.
5. Asked for strength and protection from temptation.

That’s what it means to walk in daily relationship with God – read His Word and Pray to Him.

Recap

Let’s recap! Today we learned:

1. You are made in the image of God. (Genesis 1)
2. God personally formed you in your mother’s womb. (Psalm 139)
3. Every day of your life is already written in His book. (Psalm 139)
4. God determined the time and place of your life. (Acts 17)
5. He has a plan for your future, and you find it by seeking Him with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29)

Homework & Closing

Here’s your homework before the next video:

1. 📓 Download the free Storyline Journal (link in description).
2. Reread today’s Scriptures and write what stands out to you.
3. Spend time in prayer daily — start with the Lord’s Prayer, then speak to God from your heart.
4. Continue reading the Word a little each day.
5. Email me at [email protected] with questions or reflections.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, You are holy and perfect.

Thank You for creating us with purpose and meaning.

Help us to seek You with all our heart through prayer and Your Word.

Speak to us as we spend time with You.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

 

Shalom, everyone.

Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next episode of Storyline.