5 Effective Living on Purpose Techniques to Stop Letting Life Just “Happen” This September

Do you ever feel like life is just happening to you—day after day—without any real direction?

You wake up tired. Your to-do list is overflowing. You push through meetings at work, come home to more responsibilities, and collapse into bed only to repeat the cycle tomorrow.

The stress builds, the weight creeps on, and the anxiety never really leaves. And yet… you wonder if all this busyness is actually leading you closer to the life God has called you to live.

Friend, you’re not alone. Many women your age feel stuck in this loop, doing all the things but still feeling unfulfilled. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to keep living this way.

God didn’t design you to live casually, just letting life “happen.” He designed you to live with intention—on purpose.

👉 This is Week 9 of our 12-week series, Becoming Who God Says I Am. For September, our theme is Live with Intention. Today, we’re uncovering how to stop drifting and start living on purpose.

With these 5 effective living on purpose techniques, you’ll learn how to trade stress for clarity, overwhelm for peace, and indecision for direction. By the end of this post, you’ll see how daily prayer and intentional living can transform not just your schedule—but your entire life.

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#1: Gather Your Foundation (Pro Tip: Start 15 Minutes Earlier)

Every strong life starts with a strong foundation. Isaiah 28:16 reminds us:

“See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies on it will never be stricken with panic.”

If your days feel rushed, chaotic, or unpredictable, it’s often because your foundation isn’t clear.

Pro Tip: Try waking up just 15 minutes earlier than usual. Give yourself that margin of quiet to breathe, pray, and center your heart before the demands of the day begin. Those extra minutes relieve stress and help you “gather your foundation” instead of being swept up in the rush.

Start your day in prayer. Write down your priorities. Align with God’s Word. This one small shift changes the tone of your entire day.

#2: Use Prayer as Your Daily Planner

Most people plan their days around tasks. But intentional women plan their days around God’s guidance.

2 Timothy 3:16–17 says:
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

Instead of waking up and rushing straight into emails or work deadlines, open your day with prayer and Scripture. Ask God, “Who do You want me to be today? What do You want me to do?” Then listen.

This intentional rhythm not only gives clarity but also eliminates the anxiety of carrying everything on your own shoulders.

#3: Let Go of the “Busy Badge”

Here’s a hard truth: busyness often masks boredom, fear, or the need to feel important.

But you don’t need to earn importance. You are already fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). You are already chosen. You are already seen by God.

When you stop filling your day with unnecessary noise, you create room for what matters most—peace, growth, and living on purpose.

As author Tim Kizziar once said:

“Don’t confuse being busy with being purposeful. One is frantic motion; the other is intentional direction.”

Doesn’t that hit home? Living intentionally is about direction, not distraction.

#4: Invite Others Into Your Journey

Let’s be real: many young women don’t like to do this. They hide their pain so the world believes they have it all together.

I know because I’ve been there. And if we’re honest—we all have. Mountains of responsibilities make us feel like asking for help means admitting weakness. We fear that if others knew the truth, they’d see us as “less than.”

But here’s what I’ve discovered: when we share our struggles, we realize others are carrying the exact same weight. In that honesty, peace enters. Walls fall. And suddenly, you don’t feel alone anymore.

God never meant for us to go it alone. He created us to be tribe-minded. Your intentional life grows stronger when you let others into it. And the ripple effect of that honesty will not only bless you—but also bless them.

If you’re not sure how to begin, start with journaling your prayers. Our Ultimate Prayer Bundle includes guided prompts to help you open your heart to God—and from there, it becomes easier to open up to trusted people too.

#5: Prioritize Your Spiritual Wellness (Important!)

Living on purpose isn’t about cramming more into your day—it’s about making room for what renews your soul.

Take a walk and pray. Write down one gratitude each evening. Call a trusted friend and share what’s on your heart. Sometimes we need peace and quiet… but other times, our wellness grows through the encouragement of others.

As Corrie Ten Boom once said:

“Don’t pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it.”

Prayer isn’t just a habit—it’s your lifeline. And when you combine it with intentional self-care, you’ll notice the stress lifts and your heart settles into God’s peace.

Key Takeaways

Living on purpose doesn’t mean living a perfectly planned life—it means living an intentional one.

From waking up just 15 minutes earlier to letting go of busyness, from seeking God’s plan in prayer to finding your tribe, these steps bring clarity, direction, and peace.

And the best part? You don’t have to do this alone.

👉 Remember, this is Week 9 of our 12-week journey of Becoming Who God Says I Am. Keep pressing in, because living intentionally is the pathway to becoming the woman God has designed you to be.

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