I know why I am here and my only real focused goal is to live

“I know why I am here and my only real focused goal is to live each day to the fullest and to try and honor God and be an encouragement to others. What the future holds is firmly in God’s hands, and I am very happy about that!”
— Ken Hensley

In these words of Ken Hensley, the musician whose melodies once soared through the soul of the world, we find not merely a statement of faith, but a declaration of purpose, humility, and peace. They are the words of a man who has seen the storms of life and has learned to rest not in certainty, but in trust. To say, “I know why I am here,” is among the most profound realizations a soul can reach, for many wander all their lives without ever discovering that simple truth. In these few lines, Hensley unveils the ancient wisdom that to live fully is to live faithfully, and that the truest strength lies in surrender.

When he speaks of his “focused goal” — to live each day to the fullest, to honor God, and to encourage others — he is not describing ambition in the worldly sense. He speaks of the daily discipline of the heart, the quiet heroism of one who seeks meaning not in fame or wealth, but in goodness. This is the creed of the wise: that every sunrise is sacred, every breath a gift, every act of kindness a form of worship. Such a man does not chase after destiny; he walks with it, step by step, trusting that each moment carries divine intention.

The latter half of Hensley’s declaration — “What the future holds is firmly in God’s hands, and I am very happy about that” — is a confession of peace that few attain. For in the heart of humankind burns the restless desire to control, to know, to shape fate by the power of will. Yet here, Hensley turns from that illusion and embraces the eternal truth: that contentment is born from surrender. To place the future in God’s hands is not to abandon one’s dreams, but to release them from fear. It is to live in the fullness of today, knowing that tomorrow is already held in love.

This wisdom calls to mind the story of Job, the ancient servant who lost all that he had yet refused to curse the Creator. When stripped of every comfort, he bowed not in despair but in trust, saying, “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” In that moment, Job became not a figure of suffering, but of strength. His faith did not shield him from the storm—it anchored him through it. So too does Hensley’s faith echo that timeless spirit: that to entrust the unknown to God is not weakness but liberation.

In this quote lies a challenge for every soul who hears it: to live with purpose, to honor the divine, and to encourage others. These are not grand, unreachable commandments but humble, daily acts of devotion. To speak a kind word to one who suffers, to work with integrity, to forgive quickly, to smile often—these are the small seeds that make life abundant. Hensley reminds us that fulfillment does not come from controlling outcomes but from cultivating presence. Every day is both a lesson and a gift; every person we meet is both a mirror and a mission.

And when he says he is “very happy” that the future rests in God’s hands, he teaches us that happiness is not found in having control but in releasing it. The ancients knew this well. The Stoics spoke of aligning oneself with divine reason, the prophets of walking humbly with God. Both paths lead to the same summit: serenity born from faith. It is not the absence of uncertainty that brings peace—it is the presence of trust.

So, my listener, let this be your guiding star: Know why you are here. Live each day as if it were both your first and your last. Honor the divine in your actions, and let your words be a balm to those who cross your path. Do not grasp too tightly at what lies ahead, for the threads of destiny are woven by unseen hands. Instead, dwell in gratitude, walk with purpose, and rest in the knowledge that what the future holds is already held by God. In such faith, you will find not fear, but freedom—and in that freedom, the fullness of life itself.