Searching: What's My Purpose?

I went into reading this poem thinking it was going to be one of Dhane's crazy rhymes...but I was literally almost breathless by the time I finished reading. This is deep...reflect on the words and ask the same questions as you read and you'll see what I'm saying.
Words from the author:
This one came to me when I was focusing on my church retreat (entitled "Purpose Driven Life"). God really spoke to me and this is what came out one night, well one morining actually (very early in the morning) lol.
Matthew 28: 19 - 20
¹⁹Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

What’s My Purpose?

What’s my purpose?
This intellectually stimulating question has plagued the hearts of man for years,
From time immemorial this conundrum has lain in the forefront of man’s fears.
What’s my purpose? To be a chemist by design,
Or a detective who solves mysterious crimes.
Or perhaps it is to become a famous artist, spitting rhymes that entertain
With a sweet refrain that releases glorious endorphins that thrill my brain.

As enticing as those thoughts may be, I just don’t think so. So what more is there?
Just what is my purpose? I wake up, go to school, study study study, work hard get the good grades (or at least I am supposed to).
But when I’m finished I’m just not satisfied.
So I figure “work harder, there, situation ratified”
But when it’s not and confusion racks my mind
It becomes clear that a greater purpose I have need to find.
There must be a higher calling, above school, work, girls and games
But to me it seems as if I am just free-falling, running full speed in reverse away from my aims.

As I search my thoughts to unveil life’s truths,
Questions of doubt arise highlighting my youth
So I turn away from my search, igniting flames that not just burn in my soul,
But also yearn to burn my soul
FOREVERMORE
And as I spiral down this road, lost with no future, destined to dwell in a land with no purpose
Living a life of bewilderment and shame, I am given a glimmer of hope

You see, by sheer happenstance I cross paths with this wise man who said
“Only the Creator knows the purpose of his creation”
And so does my journey begin.
Failure is not an option, yes I MUST WIN!
On a path to find my creator, my purpose
And I can never give in.

I find out he’s written me a manual. This piece of regal documentation
Filled with timely responses to all my queries.
Slowly as I delve into this wonderful work,
The spiralling thoughts that used to lurk
Are gone.
They are replaced by a yearning for learning in my soul
No more am I lost in the cold,
But brought to His side, a part of His loving fold.

So you ask, What’s my purpose?
Well it’s found in Him,
It’s found in not yielding to that indwelling sin
It’s found in asking my creator in.
It’s found in seeking His face
And in seeking His grace
It’s in looking to the hills for that helpful embrace

The manual said my creator knew me before I was formed
He set plans for my life, that I would not be harmed.
He said I was created to worship, to increase His flock
So he helps me to stay grounded, to run to my saving rock.

So that’s my purpose, to live for Him,
My Creator, Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
It’s for me to show the world what he’s done within.

So I beseech you, in view of this truth,
To find your purpose, even in your youth
Seek the Creator and let him guide you my friend
So that one day we will be united again!

~Dhane Brown.