Im 27 and haven’t found my purpose yet. I got clicked out of medical school due to sudden mental health issues. I’ve gone on to do an MBA. But i still am unemployed and don’t know what my true calling is.
I would like to grow in faithfulness in the small things. Do my daily duties. Grow in diligence, find something to be dedicated to, fill my days, and grow in purity. Where do I start as an unemployed 27yo living with my parents? I long to be a mother but am nowhere close to having a spouse.
2Co 5:15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
I was 27 a long time ago. I suddenly quit my job and moved out to Reno, where my brother lived. I was trying to walk with God, but I wasn’t very good at it. I still had some bad habits.
Starting with purity, since I think that is the most important thing on your list, you should read the Bible, because the Bible teaches you how to avoid trouble. That is the purpose of God’s commandments.
It seems to me you should look for a job. If I would have had my way, I would have been a famous singer, but I had to settle for warehouse jobs. Maybe you should look for something related to your MBA.
As for your true calling, I would think the Lord would tell you what it is when he is ready.
You long to be a mother. Perhaps someday soon you will meet the right man. You might find him in church.
Hello @leka1
Hi leka1,
I read your message and really appreciated how honest and humble you are about where you’re at. What you’ve been through. Stepping away from medical school due to mental health issues is a massive life plot twist. Coming out of that, finishing an MBA, and now finding yourself at home without a job or clear direction is an incredibly heavy load to carry. It makes complete sense that you feel lost right now.
First, please give yourself some credit. Wanting to grow in faithfulness, diligence, and purity right where you are isn’t a “small” thing. It is the foundation of a good life. Scripture tells us in Zechariah 4:10,
“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.”
You don’t need a grand 10-year master plan to have purpose today. Purpose is simply doing today’s work well (Luke 16:10). If you’re looking for a simple place to start, here are a few gentle steps that can help rebuild your daily routine:
Claim your daily anchor: Living at home without a job can make days blend. Pick two or three non-negotiables to start tomorrow: wake up at the same time, make your bed, get fully dressed, and step outside for 15 minutes of daylight. Read the Bible. Doing small tasks right away gives your brain an immediate win.
Serve the household first: Since you are living with your parents, treat your home as your primary domain of service. Take on specific responsibilities, like cooking dinner three nights a week, keeping common areas spotless, or managing grocery runs. Think of David in 1 Samuel: long before he was ever recognized as a king, he was faithfully tending his father’s sheep and running errands for his family. That unseen, quiet diligence built his character for what came later.
Shift your job search strategy: Having a medical background combined with an MBA is a rare and valuable skill set, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now. Look into healthcare administration, health-tech operations, clinical trial coordination, or public health policy. Set aside a focused 2 to 3 hours every morning Proverbs 14:23
"All hard work brings a profit,
but mere talk leads only to poverty"
And then step away so job hunting doesn’t consume your entire emotional capacity.
Exercise your heart to nurture: The desire to be a mother and build a family is beautiful. While you wait on that chapter, find ways to express that nurturing heart today. Look at Ruth, who quietly worked in the fields to care for Naomi, or Tabitha in Acts 9, who was beloved for constantly doing good and helping others in her community. Look into local volunteering, mentoring younger people, helping an elderly neighbor, or caring for a garden. You don’t have to wait for marriage to start giving love and care to those around you. If you have a local church, look for volunteer or even paid positions.
Protect your mind and spirit: When we feel stuck, comparison is poison. Protect your peace by limiting social media, getting daily physical movement, and spending quiet time in reflection, prayer, or reading. As Paul writes in Philippians 4:8, fix your mind on whatever is true, noble, right, pure, and lovely. Growth in purity and character happens in these silent, hidden choices.
You are 27, you are resilient, and your story is far from over. Joseph spent years in obscure, unexpected places. First in Potiphar’s house, then in prison. Faithfully doing whatever work was put in front of him before his true calling opened up. This season of “small things” isn’t wasted time; it’s the soil where your future strength is growing. Take it one day, one task, and one duty at a time.
Praying for you. Be blessed, be a blessing, and Jesus is LORD!
Peter