The importance of purpose

As David aged he needed to adjust his purpose. As a young man he was a shepherd. He became a warrior, then a king. In his golden years he became a builder. He took on the enormous task of preparing the plans and materials for the temple (1Ch 29:1). He poured his life and resources into preparing the temple for Solomon, and Solomon for the temple. In his total devotion to the task he gave all of his personal resources (1Ch 29:3). A sense of purpose is very important. I learn from David that my purpose may evolve, but I must always have a cause worthy of my total devotion. Lord, guide me to my task and strengthen me to devote myself wholly to it.