It's Not About Me

In reading day 1 of the 40 day devotional The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren I am informed that finding the purpose of my life has nothing to do with my ambitions, my dreams, or my happiness. There is nothing wrong with pursuing these things as long as it is in addition to fulfilling my purpose for God and not confusing them for the same thing. Ephesians 1:11 says "In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will." Since I was created by God, for God, I will not find His plan for my life by looking inside myself. If I want to find the purpose for a creation I need to start by talking directly to the creator.