Destiny & Purpose are set in place for us (individuals) to meet and attain, however, many appointments, goals, & opportunities can be missed if negative choices replace positive ones. If slothfulness replaces diligence, & if selfish motives replace generous motives. It is like a parent that sets aside a college fund for thier child, building onto it from the time the child is born & fully intends to proudly present it to the young person upon completion of High School. If the young person was never aware of the funds set aside for them, the decisions that they make in middle school and high school are not influenced by the knowledge that a way has already been made for them to go to college. But if they have always been aware of the sacrifice being made for them for higher education the tendency is to work towards fulfilling the expectations for which the sacrifice was made if for no other reason than to show appreciation.

Many of us come to fully know & understand the sacrifice & way that was made for us and develop a real relationship with Jesus Christ later in life. Often in that case we say as the Psalmist : "Lord teach me to number my days... and work to show appreciation for the way that is made for us more urgently than ever before. The requirement of disciples of Christ to offer reconciliation to those not in relationship with the Father through Christ is more urgent when we realize "I really don't have all the time in the world", and question " Am I reaching everyone that I am supposed to reach or am I missing opportunities?" " Am I fully using the gifts & talents that have been in invested in me in the most effective way?" " Am I being busy or Pro-duct-ive ? Is the provision of God being channeled through my life to continually benefit myself, others, His purpose & plan?"
I have to say what I came to say I have to do what I came to do while yet there's time.