Living with Purpose Section 40 Pages 312-319
Prov 19:21 - Many are the plans in a person s heart, but it is the LORD s purpose that prevails. Acts 13:36 - Now when David had served God s purpose in his own generation...
Living on purpose is the only way to really live. Everything else is just existing
Most people struggle with 3 basic issues: Identity: who am I? Importance: do I matter? Impact: what is my place in life? All 3 have been answered in the purposes outlined in PDL - now you have to do them! This might mean dropping some good things - but the essentials must be done - by developing a purpose statement for your life
What is a purpose Life Statement?
A statement that... Summarises God s purposes for your life - your commitment to God s purpose for you Points the direction of your life - where are you headed? Defines success for you - what is /is not, important Clarifies your roles - roles change at different stages of life, purpose remains the same Expresses your shape - your uniqueness
5 Questions to consider as you write your statement Life s Five Greatest Questions
1. Who will be at the centre of my life? Worship - who will you live for? What is your life built around? There are many options - career, family, sport, hobby... 2 Chron. 14:4 - He [Asa] told Judah to center their lives in God, the God of their fathers, to do what the law said, and to follow the commandments.
1. Who will be at the centre of my life? Worry is the warning light that God is not at the centre of your life: Worship - who will you live for? What is your life built around? Php 4:6-7 -Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray...before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything There are many options - career, family, sport, hobby... coming together for good, will come and 2 Chron. 14:4 - He [Asa] told Judah to center their lives in God, the God of their fathers, to the do what center the law of said, your and lifeto follow the commandments. settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at
2. What will be the character of my life? Discipleship - God is more interested in what you are than what you do. Character will go into eternity, not your career. 2 Peter 1:5 -...building on what you've been given, complementing your basic faith with good character, spiritual understanding, alert discipline, passionate patience, reverent wonder, warm friendliness, and generous love...
2. What will be the character of my life? Discipleship - God is more interested in what you are than what you do. Character will go into eternity, not your career. What character qualities are you working on 2 Peter 1:5 -...building on what you've been given, complementing your basic faith with good character, spiritual understanding, alert discipline, passionate patience, reverent wonder, warm friendliness, and generous love... at the moment? Are you happy with the sin in your life?
3. What will be the contribution of my life? Service - ministry in the Body of Christ - knowing your SHAPE what role do you fulfill in the family of God? 2 Cor. 9:12 - This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. Jn 15:16 - I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit fruit that will last
4. What will be the communication of my life? Mission to unbelievers - your commitment to share the Good News, your life lessons, godly passions, maybe a target group of people to reach out to, being a good parent. Your life should validate the message you proclaim: Php 1:27 - Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.
4. What will be the communication of my life? Mission to unbelievers - your commitment to share the Good News, your life lessons, godly passions, maybe a target group of people to reach out to, being a good parent. Your life should validate the message you proclaim: Php 1:27 - Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.
5. What will be the community of my life? Fellowship - committed to other believers and the family of God, where will you practice the one another commands of the Bible?
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1 Thess 2:4 - On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts. Remember your life is for God s plan - don t waste it trying to please other people. This is the generation that God wants you to serve him in. This is your time. Will you serve God now?
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Point to ponder Living with purpose in the only way to really live
Verse to remember Acts 13:36 David...served God s purpose in his own generation...
Question to consider When will I take the time to write down my answers to life s five great questions? When will I put my purpose on paper?