6. Life’s Ultimate Questions
Where did I come from? (Origin)
Where am I going? (Destiny)
Why am I here? (Purpose)
What do I want my life to add up to, and why?
7. Life’s Ultimate Questions
Where did I come from? (Origin)
Where am I going? (Destiny)
Why am I here? (Purpose)
What do I want my life to add up to, and why?
“Lord, what do You want me to do?”
21. Why Discover Your Purpose?
God calls all believers to a purposeful, risk-filled
journey
22. Why Discover Your Purpose?
God calls all believers to a purposeful, risk-filled
journey
Moves you toward higher purposes
23. Why Discover Your Purpose?
God calls all believers to a purposeful, risk-filled
journey
Moves you toward higher purposes
Moves you toward the eternal
24. Why Discover Your Purpose?
God calls all believers to a purposeful, risk-filled
journey
Moves you toward higher purposes
Moves you toward the eternal
Elicits new and deeper passion
25. Why Discover Your Purpose?
God calls all believers to a purposeful, risk-filled
journey
Moves you toward higher purposes
Moves you toward the eternal
Elicits new and deeper passion
Rudder in uncertain times
27. Aspects of Purpose
You cannot fully know or express the fulness
of God’s calling on your life
28. Aspects of Purpose
You cannot fully know or express the fulness
of God’s calling on your life
But you can ask the Lord for a clearer
picture of your unique purpose
29. Aspects of Purpose
You cannot fully know or express the fulness
of God’s calling on your life
But you can ask the Lord for a clearer
picture of your unique purpose
Written Purpose Statement can give you
focus and passion
31. Results of Having No
Biblical Purpose
Activities and objectives become ends in
themselves
32. Results of Having No
Biblical Purpose
Activities and objectives become ends in
themselves
Pursuit of security, significance, and
satisfaction is the main motivator
33. Results of Having No
Biblical Purpose
Activities and objectives become ends in
themselves
Pursuit of security, significance, and
satisfaction is the main motivator
Hope in institutions or individuals is destined
to disappoint
35. Results of Having No
Biblical Purpose
The world will define
my purpose for me
36. Results of Having No
Biblical Purpose
The world will define
my purpose for me
The grind of life
leads to hopelessness
and despair
37. Results of Having No
Biblical Purpose
The world will define
my purpose for me
The grind of life
leads to hopelessness
and despair
Life can become an
exercise in futility
54. Activities, Objectives & Purpose
Purpose
Bottom
Objectives
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Activities
Route Most People Take
55. Activities, Objectives & Purpose
Purpose
Bottom
Objectives
-Up
Activities
Route Most People Take Best Route
56. Activities, Objectives & Purpose
Purpose
Purpose
Bottom
Objectives
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Activities
Route Most People Take Best Route
57. Activities, Objectives & Purpose
Purpose
Purpose
Objectives
Bottom
Objectives
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Activities
Route Most People Take Best Route
58. Activities, Objectives & Purpose
Purpose
Purpose
Objectives
Bottom
Objectives
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Activities
Activities
Route Most People Take Best Route
59. Activities, Objectives & Purpose
Purpose
Purpose
Objectives
Bottom Top-
Objectives
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Activities
Activities
Route Most People Take Best Route
72. Universal Purpose
To know God (Jer. 9:23-24)
To become Christlike (Rom. 8:29)
To understand the program of God (Ps. 103:7)
73. Universal Purpose
To know God (Jer. 9:23-24)
To become Christlike (Rom. 8:29)
To understand the program of God (Ps. 103:7)
To participate with God in His program (E²)
74. Jesus’ Sense of Purpose
Jesus, The Last Judgement, by Michelangelo
75. Jesus’ Sense of Purpose
“For even the Son of Man did
not come to be served, but to
serve, and to give His life as a
ransom for many” Mark 10:45
Jesus, The Last Judgement, by Michelangelo
76. Jesus’ Sense of Purpose
“For even the Son of Man did
not come to be served, but to
serve, and to give His life as a
ransom for many” Mark 10:45
“For the Son of Man has come
to seek and to save that which
was lost” Luke 19:10
Jesus, The Last Judgement, by Michelangelo
78. Jesus’ Sense of Purpose
“I have glorified You on the earth,
having accomplished the work
which You have given Me to do”
John 17:4
79. Jesus’ Sense of Purpose
“I have glorified You on the earth,
having accomplished the work
which You have given Me to do”
John 17:4
“...For this I have been born, and for
this I have come into the world, to
testify to the truth. Everyone who
is of the truth hears My voice.’”
John 18:37
80. Jesus’ Sense of Purpose
“I have glorified You on the earth,
having accomplished the work
which You have given Me to do”
John 17:4
“...For this I have been born, and for
this I have come into the world, to
testify to the truth. Everyone who
is of the truth hears My voice.’”
John 18:37
Jesus’ Purpose: To glorify God by
seeking, serving, and saving the
lost, and testifying to the truth
82. Paul’s Sense of Purpose
“... that I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection
and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to
His death... I press on toward the goal for the prize of the
upward call of God in Jesus Christ” Phil. 3:10, 14
83. Paul’s Sense of Purpose
“... that I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection
and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to
His death... I press on toward the goal for the prize of the
upward call of God in Jesus Christ” Phil. 3:10, 14
“Therefore also we have as our ambition, whether at home or
absent, to be pleasing to Him” 2 Cor. 5:9
85. Paul’s Sense of Purpose
“... Run in such a way that you may win...I run in such a
way as not without aim... but I buffet my body and make
it my slave, let possibly, after I have preached to others, I
myself should be disqualified” 1 Cor. 9:24-27
86. Paul’s Sense of Purpose
“... Run in such a way that you may win...I run in such a
way as not without aim... but I buffet my body and make
it my slave, let possibly, after I have preached to others, I
myself should be disqualified” 1 Cor. 9:24-27
“Who are You, Lord?.. What do You want me to do?” Acts 9
87. Paul’s Sense of Purpose
“... Run in such a way that you may win...I run in such a
way as not without aim... but I buffet my body and make
it my slave, let possibly, after I have preached to others, I
myself should be disqualified” 1 Cor. 9:24-27
“Who are You, Lord?.. What do You want me to do?” Acts 9
Paul’s Purpose: To know and please Christ and be faithful
to evangelism and edification
89. Focus and Passion
“I believe God made me for a purpose, but He also made
me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure”
Eric Lidell, Chariots of Fire
90. Focus and Passion
“I believe God made me for a purpose, but He also made
me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure”
Eric Lidell, Chariots of Fire
God’s good pleasure may also be my good pleasure
100. Where to Find Your Purpose
“The place God calls you to is the
place where your deep gladness
and the world’s deep hunger
meet”
Frederick Buechner,
Wishful Thinking: A Theological ABC
104. Purpose: Universal and Unique
Universal:
Knowing God experientially (spiritual growth)
Making God known (spiritual reproduction)
105. Purpose: Universal and Unique
Universal:
Knowing God experientially (spiritual growth)
Making God known (spiritual reproduction)
Unique:
106. Purpose: Universal and Unique
Universal:
Knowing God experientially (spiritual growth)
Making God known (spiritual reproduction)
Unique:
What is my calling?
107. Purpose: Universal and Unique
Universal:
Knowing God experientially (spiritual growth)
Making God known (spiritual reproduction)
Unique:
What is my calling?
What is my gifting?
108. Purpose: Universal and Unique
Universal:
Knowing God experientially (spiritual growth)
Making God known (spiritual reproduction)
Unique:
What is my calling?
What is my gifting?
What has been my equipping?
132. Global Purposes: Example Statement
Loving God Completely: To know God and His
character and grow into conformity with His
Son in Faith, hope, and love
133. Global Purposes: Example Statement
Loving God Completely: To know God and His
character and grow into conformity with His
Son in Faith, hope, and love
Loving Self Correctly: To see myself in the
light of God’s character and grow in humility
and obedience
134. Global Purposes: Example Statement
Loving God Completely: To know God and His
character and grow into conformity with His
Son in Faith, hope, and love
Loving Self Correctly: To see myself in the
light of God’s character and grow in humility
and obedience
Loving Others Compassionately: To see others
in the light of God’s character and grow in love
and service
136. Role Purposes: Example Statement
Role as Husband: To love and serve my wife in
such a way that she is free to live up to her full
potential as a woman of God
137. Role Purposes: Example Statement
Role as Husband: To love and serve my wife in
such a way that she is free to live up to her full
potential as a woman of God
Role as Father: To love and serve my children in
such a way that they know that Dad and Mom
know and love God
138. Role Purposes: Example Statement
Role as Husband: To love and serve my wife in
such a way that she is free to live up to her full
potential as a woman of God
Role as Father: To love and serve my children in
such a way that they know that Dad and Mom
know and love God
Role as Son: To love and serve my parents in
such a way that they know that they are
honored and cherished
140. Role Purposes: Example Statement
Role as Friend: To love and serve my friends in
such a way that nurtures commitment,
transparency, and vulnerability in relationship of
mutual acceptance and esteem
141. Role Purposes: Example Statement
Role as Friend: To love and serve my friends in
such a way that nurtures commitment,
transparency, and vulnerability in relationship of
mutual acceptance and esteem
Role as Writer/Publisher: To love and serve readers
in such a way that helps them manifest eternal
values by drawing them to intimacy with God
and a better understanding of the culture in
which they live
148. Principles to Remember in
Discovering Your Unique Purpose
Purpose links the eternal
with the temporal
149. Principles to Remember in
Discovering Your Unique Purpose
Purpose links the eternal
with the temporal
Remember: Roles
change every five years
or so
150. Principles to Remember in
Discovering Your Unique Purpose
Purpose links the eternal
with the temporal
Remember: Roles
change every five years
or so
Spiritual warfare
151. Principles to Remember in
Discovering Your Unique Purpose
Purpose links the eternal
with the temporal
Remember: Roles
change every five years
or so
Spiritual warfare
Process, not an event
Although you cannot fully know or express the fullness of God’s calling on your life, it is still wise to ask the Lord for a clearer vision of His unique purpose for your earthly existence. Prayerful development of a personal purpose statement can give you focus and passion, particularly when you review and rethink it from time to time. \n\n
Although you cannot fully know or express the fullness of God’s calling on your life, it is still wise to ask the Lord for a clearer vision of His unique purpose for your earthly existence. Prayerful development of a personal purpose statement can give you focus and passion, particularly when you review and rethink it from time to time. \n\n
Although you cannot fully know or express the fullness of God’s calling on your life, it is still wise to ask the Lord for a clearer vision of His unique purpose for your earthly existence. Prayerful development of a personal purpose statement can give you focus and passion, particularly when you review and rethink it from time to time. \n\n
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If I don’t define my purpose, others will gladly do it for me; or else I’ll just be driven by the tyranny of the urgent- the voices crying out for attention all around me.\n
Emulation: Most people have “heroic models” they seek to be like. Emulation is easily seen in fads such as hair and clothing styles, and even the way they talk and act. “Vicarious purpose.”\n\nAssociation: Gained through the association afforded in life, illustrated by the family, neighbors, friends, one’s country and/or place of employment. “Adopted purpose.”\n\nDeduction: Most people live their lives without purpose or direction. They are pulled to and fro in their daily existence. They may deduce only later in life what their purpose happens to be. “Postmortem purpose.”\n\nPersonalization: A milestone of maturity occurs when an individual develops convictions regarding purpose and “personalizes” them- his purpose becomes his own, rather than someone else’s. “Individual purpose.”\n\n\n\n
Emulation: Most people have “heroic models” they seek to be like. Emulation is easily seen in fads such as hair and clothing styles, and even the way they talk and act. “Vicarious purpose.”\n\nAssociation: Gained through the association afforded in life, illustrated by the family, neighbors, friends, one’s country and/or place of employment. “Adopted purpose.”\n\nDeduction: Most people live their lives without purpose or direction. They are pulled to and fro in their daily existence. They may deduce only later in life what their purpose happens to be. “Postmortem purpose.”\n\nPersonalization: A milestone of maturity occurs when an individual develops convictions regarding purpose and “personalizes” them- his purpose becomes his own, rather than someone else’s. “Individual purpose.”\n\n\n\n
Emulation: Most people have “heroic models” they seek to be like. Emulation is easily seen in fads such as hair and clothing styles, and even the way they talk and act. “Vicarious purpose.”\n\nAssociation: Gained through the association afforded in life, illustrated by the family, neighbors, friends, one’s country and/or place of employment. “Adopted purpose.”\n\nDeduction: Most people live their lives without purpose or direction. They are pulled to and fro in their daily existence. They may deduce only later in life what their purpose happens to be. “Postmortem purpose.”\n\nPersonalization: A milestone of maturity occurs when an individual develops convictions regarding purpose and “personalizes” them- his purpose becomes his own, rather than someone else’s. “Individual purpose.”\n\n\n\n
Emulation: Most people have “heroic models” they seek to be like. Emulation is easily seen in fads such as hair and clothing styles, and even the way they talk and act. “Vicarious purpose.”\n\nAssociation: Gained through the association afforded in life, illustrated by the family, neighbors, friends, one’s country and/or place of employment. “Adopted purpose.”\n\nDeduction: Most people live their lives without purpose or direction. They are pulled to and fro in their daily existence. They may deduce only later in life what their purpose happens to be. “Postmortem purpose.”\n\nPersonalization: A milestone of maturity occurs when an individual develops convictions regarding purpose and “personalizes” them- his purpose becomes his own, rather than someone else’s. “Individual purpose.”\n\n\n\n
Most people move in their Christian life from activities to purpose, as noted in the left chart. Many never get beyond objectives, and others spend their time confusing activity with achievement and progress. The folly of this strategy is letting activities and objectives dictate our purpose. To be effective in any endeavor, purpose must dictate activities and objectives, as noted in the right chart.\n\nActivities for the sake of activities create an illusion of progress— providing only temporary satisfaction in the quest for meaning. Activities must be linked to objectives, but that is still inadequate. Just as activities without objectives are unfulfilling, so also objectives without purpose are unfulfilling. \n\n“Why” should inform the “what” of my life. Purpose should define my activity, not vice versa.\n
Most people move in their Christian life from activities to purpose, as noted in the left chart. Many never get beyond objectives, and others spend their time confusing activity with achievement and progress. The folly of this strategy is letting activities and objectives dictate our purpose. To be effective in any endeavor, purpose must dictate activities and objectives, as noted in the right chart.\n\nActivities for the sake of activities create an illusion of progress— providing only temporary satisfaction in the quest for meaning. Activities must be linked to objectives, but that is still inadequate. Just as activities without objectives are unfulfilling, so also objectives without purpose are unfulfilling. \n\n“Why” should inform the “what” of my life. Purpose should define my activity, not vice versa.\n
Most people move in their Christian life from activities to purpose, as noted in the left chart. Many never get beyond objectives, and others spend their time confusing activity with achievement and progress. The folly of this strategy is letting activities and objectives dictate our purpose. To be effective in any endeavor, purpose must dictate activities and objectives, as noted in the right chart.\n\nActivities for the sake of activities create an illusion of progress— providing only temporary satisfaction in the quest for meaning. Activities must be linked to objectives, but that is still inadequate. Just as activities without objectives are unfulfilling, so also objectives without purpose are unfulfilling. \n\n“Why” should inform the “what” of my life. Purpose should define my activity, not vice versa.\n
Most people move in their Christian life from activities to purpose, as noted in the left chart. Many never get beyond objectives, and others spend their time confusing activity with achievement and progress. The folly of this strategy is letting activities and objectives dictate our purpose. To be effective in any endeavor, purpose must dictate activities and objectives, as noted in the right chart.\n\nActivities for the sake of activities create an illusion of progress— providing only temporary satisfaction in the quest for meaning. Activities must be linked to objectives, but that is still inadequate. Just as activities without objectives are unfulfilling, so also objectives without purpose are unfulfilling. \n\n“Why” should inform the “what” of my life. Purpose should define my activity, not vice versa.\n
Most people move in their Christian life from activities to purpose, as noted in the left chart. Many never get beyond objectives, and others spend their time confusing activity with achievement and progress. The folly of this strategy is letting activities and objectives dictate our purpose. To be effective in any endeavor, purpose must dictate activities and objectives, as noted in the right chart.\n\nActivities for the sake of activities create an illusion of progress— providing only temporary satisfaction in the quest for meaning. Activities must be linked to objectives, but that is still inadequate. Just as activities without objectives are unfulfilling, so also objectives without purpose are unfulfilling. \n\n“Why” should inform the “what” of my life. Purpose should define my activity, not vice versa.\n
Most people move in their Christian life from activities to purpose, as noted in the left chart. Many never get beyond objectives, and others spend their time confusing activity with achievement and progress. The folly of this strategy is letting activities and objectives dictate our purpose. To be effective in any endeavor, purpose must dictate activities and objectives, as noted in the right chart.\n\nActivities for the sake of activities create an illusion of progress— providing only temporary satisfaction in the quest for meaning. Activities must be linked to objectives, but that is still inadequate. Just as activities without objectives are unfulfilling, so also objectives without purpose are unfulfilling. \n\n“Why” should inform the “what” of my life. Purpose should define my activity, not vice versa.\n
Most people move in their Christian life from activities to purpose, as noted in the left chart. Many never get beyond objectives, and others spend their time confusing activity with achievement and progress. The folly of this strategy is letting activities and objectives dictate our purpose. To be effective in any endeavor, purpose must dictate activities and objectives, as noted in the right chart.\n\nActivities for the sake of activities create an illusion of progress— providing only temporary satisfaction in the quest for meaning. Activities must be linked to objectives, but that is still inadequate. Just as activities without objectives are unfulfilling, so also objectives without purpose are unfulfilling. \n\n“Why” should inform the “what” of my life. Purpose should define my activity, not vice versa.\n
Most people move in their Christian life from activities to purpose, as noted in the left chart. Many never get beyond objectives, and others spend their time confusing activity with achievement and progress. The folly of this strategy is letting activities and objectives dictate our purpose. To be effective in any endeavor, purpose must dictate activities and objectives, as noted in the right chart.\n\nActivities for the sake of activities create an illusion of progress— providing only temporary satisfaction in the quest for meaning. Activities must be linked to objectives, but that is still inadequate. Just as activities without objectives are unfulfilling, so also objectives without purpose are unfulfilling. \n\n“Why” should inform the “what” of my life. Purpose should define my activity, not vice versa.\n
Most people move in their Christian life from activities to purpose, as noted in the left chart. Many never get beyond objectives, and others spend their time confusing activity with achievement and progress. The folly of this strategy is letting activities and objectives dictate our purpose. To be effective in any endeavor, purpose must dictate activities and objectives, as noted in the right chart.\n\nActivities for the sake of activities create an illusion of progress— providing only temporary satisfaction in the quest for meaning. Activities must be linked to objectives, but that is still inadequate. Just as activities without objectives are unfulfilling, so also objectives without purpose are unfulfilling. \n\n“Why” should inform the “what” of my life. Purpose should define my activity, not vice versa.\n
Most people move in their Christian life from activities to purpose, as noted in the left chart. Many never get beyond objectives, and others spend their time confusing activity with achievement and progress. The folly of this strategy is letting activities and objectives dictate our purpose. To be effective in any endeavor, purpose must dictate activities and objectives, as noted in the right chart.\n\nActivities for the sake of activities create an illusion of progress— providing only temporary satisfaction in the quest for meaning. Activities must be linked to objectives, but that is still inadequate. Just as activities without objectives are unfulfilling, so also objectives without purpose are unfulfilling. \n\n“Why” should inform the “what” of my life. Purpose should define my activity, not vice versa.\n
Distinguish between a reason and a purpose for doing things.\n\n
Ultimate Purpose: The book of Revelation and the OT prophets tells us that God has an ultimate purpose which includes the whole created order. We only catch a glimpse of this ultimate purpose, and by and large it is God’s secret. The angelic world, along with God’s people, wait for its unfolding.\n\nUniversal Purpose: Shared by all God’s people; it is the same for everyone. Universal purpose is to glorify God as we participate with Him in the process of being prepared for an eternity in heaven.\n\nUnique Purpose: Specific to each Christ-follower. It enables the believer to find uniqueness, significance, meaning, and individuality in his day-to-day relationship with God. Describes how God’s ultimate and universal purpose affects me individually.\n\nAll three expressions of God’s purpose are closely related to each other. While we are all uniquely created, we share the same purpose for being on planet earth.\n
Ultimate Purpose: The book of Revelation and the OT prophets tells us that God has an ultimate purpose which includes the whole created order. We only catch a glimpse of this ultimate purpose, and by and large it is God’s secret. The angelic world, along with God’s people, wait for its unfolding.\n\nUniversal Purpose: Shared by all God’s people; it is the same for everyone. Universal purpose is to glorify God as we participate with Him in the process of being prepared for an eternity in heaven.\n\nUnique Purpose: Specific to each Christ-follower. It enables the believer to find uniqueness, significance, meaning, and individuality in his day-to-day relationship with God. Describes how God’s ultimate and universal purpose affects me individually.\n\nAll three expressions of God’s purpose are closely related to each other. While we are all uniquely created, we share the same purpose for being on planet earth.\n
Ultimate Purpose: The book of Revelation and the OT prophets tells us that God has an ultimate purpose which includes the whole created order. We only catch a glimpse of this ultimate purpose, and by and large it is God’s secret. The angelic world, along with God’s people, wait for its unfolding.\n\nUniversal Purpose: Shared by all God’s people; it is the same for everyone. Universal purpose is to glorify God as we participate with Him in the process of being prepared for an eternity in heaven.\n\nUnique Purpose: Specific to each Christ-follower. It enables the believer to find uniqueness, significance, meaning, and individuality in his day-to-day relationship with God. Describes how God’s ultimate and universal purpose affects me individually.\n\nAll three expressions of God’s purpose are closely related to each other. While we are all uniquely created, we share the same purpose for being on planet earth.\n
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Our purpose for existence is to glorify God as we participate with Him in the process of being prepared for an eternity in heaven. We do this by getting to know Him (i.e., applying His Word to our lives) and becoming involved in what He is doing in this world. Since God is in the people business, we participate with Him by getting involved in the lives of people. This purpose is identical for all His people i.e.m, evangelism and discipleship.\n\nJer. 9:23 ¶ Thus says the LORD, “Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; \nJer. 9:24 but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. \n\nRom. 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; \n\nPsa. 103:7 He made known His ways to Moses,\nHis acts to the sons of Israel. \n
Our purpose for existence is to glorify God as we participate with Him in the process of being prepared for an eternity in heaven. We do this by getting to know Him (i.e., applying His Word to our lives) and becoming involved in what He is doing in this world. Since God is in the people business, we participate with Him by getting involved in the lives of people. This purpose is identical for all His people i.e.m, evangelism and discipleship.\n\nJer. 9:23 ¶ Thus says the LORD, “Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; \nJer. 9:24 but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. \n\nRom. 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; \n\nPsa. 103:7 He made known His ways to Moses,\nHis acts to the sons of Israel. \n
Our purpose for existence is to glorify God as we participate with Him in the process of being prepared for an eternity in heaven. We do this by getting to know Him (i.e., applying His Word to our lives) and becoming involved in what He is doing in this world. Since God is in the people business, we participate with Him by getting involved in the lives of people. This purpose is identical for all His people i.e.m, evangelism and discipleship.\n\nJer. 9:23 ¶ Thus says the LORD, “Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; \nJer. 9:24 but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. \n\nRom. 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; \n\nPsa. 103:7 He made known His ways to Moses,\nHis acts to the sons of Israel. \n
Our purpose for existence is to glorify God as we participate with Him in the process of being prepared for an eternity in heaven. We do this by getting to know Him (i.e., applying His Word to our lives) and becoming involved in what He is doing in this world. Since God is in the people business, we participate with Him by getting involved in the lives of people. This purpose is identical for all His people i.e.m, evangelism and discipleship.\n\nJer. 9:23 ¶ Thus says the LORD, “Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; \nJer. 9:24 but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. \n\nRom. 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; \n\nPsa. 103:7 He made known His ways to Moses,\nHis acts to the sons of Israel. \n
I have glorified thee on the earth. I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do (John 17 4)\n\n
I have glorified thee on the earth. I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do (John 17 4)\n\n
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In Acts 9, when Saul of Tarsus met Jesus on the Damascus Road, he asked these two questions: "Who are you, Lord?" and "What do you want me to do?” The first question deals with purpose, and the second with objectives and activities \n
In Acts 9, when Saul of Tarsus met Jesus on the Damascus Road, he asked these two questions: "Who are you, Lord?" and "What do you want me to do?” The first question deals with purpose, and the second with objectives and activities \n
In Acts 9, when Saul of Tarsus met Jesus on the Damascus Road, he asked these two questions: "Who are you, Lord?" and "What do you want me to do?” The first question deals with purpose, and the second with objectives and activities \n
In the film Chariots of Fire, there is a significant scene when Eric Liddell takes his sister Jennie for a walk in the hills of Scotland to explain his commitment to training for the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris. He tells her, “I’ve decided—I’m going back to China. The missionary service accepted me.” Jennie rejoices to hear this, since she fears her brother’s calling to be a missionary is being threatened by his interest in running. \nHowever, Eric goes on to say, “But I’ve got a lot of running to do first. Jennie—Jennie, you’ve got to understand. I believe that God made me for a purpose—for China. But He also made me fast! And when I run, I feel His pleasure. To give it up would be to hold Him in contempt. You were right. It’s not just fun. To win is to honor Him.”\nLiddell was a man of focus and passion because he pursued a growing sense of God’s purpose for his life. \n\nWhen I run, I feel His pleasure—what do you do that makes you feel God’s pleasure? \n
In the film Chariots of Fire, there is a significant scene when Eric Liddell takes his sister Jennie for a walk in the hills of Scotland to explain his commitment to training for the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris. He tells her, “I’ve decided—I’m going back to China. The missionary service accepted me.” Jennie rejoices to hear this, since she fears her brother’s calling to be a missionary is being threatened by his interest in running. \nHowever, Eric goes on to say, “But I’ve got a lot of running to do first. Jennie—Jennie, you’ve got to understand. I believe that God made me for a purpose—for China. But He also made me fast! And when I run, I feel His pleasure. To give it up would be to hold Him in contempt. You were right. It’s not just fun. To win is to honor Him.”\nLiddell was a man of focus and passion because he pursued a growing sense of God’s purpose for his life. \n\nWhen I run, I feel His pleasure—what do you do that makes you feel God’s pleasure? \n
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Frederick Buechner put it this way in Wishful Thinking: A Theological ABC: “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet.” As you become a person of calling and purpose, you come to realize that God’s good pleasure is also your good pleasure. Seek satisfaction apart from Him, and you will never find it; seek to please Him first, and you discover that satisfaction is a byproduct of the pursuit of God.\n\n
Valid purpose is defined by our purposeful God.\nThese are three of the most critical questions you must answer to understand your vision and uniqueness.\nGod never calls a person to do what He has not gifted or equipped him to do. \n\n
Valid purpose is defined by our purposeful God.\nThese are three of the most critical questions you must answer to understand your vision and uniqueness.\nGod never calls a person to do what He has not gifted or equipped him to do. \n\n
Valid purpose is defined by our purposeful God.\nThese are three of the most critical questions you must answer to understand your vision and uniqueness.\nGod never calls a person to do what He has not gifted or equipped him to do. \n\n
Valid purpose is defined by our purposeful God.\nThese are three of the most critical questions you must answer to understand your vision and uniqueness.\nGod never calls a person to do what He has not gifted or equipped him to do. \n\n
Valid purpose is defined by our purposeful God.\nThese are three of the most critical questions you must answer to understand your vision and uniqueness.\nGod never calls a person to do what He has not gifted or equipped him to do. \n\n
Valid purpose is defined by our purposeful God.\nThese are three of the most critical questions you must answer to understand your vision and uniqueness.\nGod never calls a person to do what He has not gifted or equipped him to do. \n\n
Valid purpose is defined by our purposeful God.\nThese are three of the most critical questions you must answer to understand your vision and uniqueness.\nGod never calls a person to do what He has not gifted or equipped him to do. \n\n
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85 year-old pole vaulter\nSpiritual Gifts\nTo begin to determine your unique purpose or vision, you must first examine your spiritual gifts. This process may prove to be an unpleasant experience. Many Christians agonize over their gifts and, when asked what they are, state what they think them to be in rather nebulous terms\nThere are a number of good books and Bible study materials available to aid you in the determination of your gifts. Another major resource for determining your spiritual gifts is the observation and insight of brothers and sisters who are close to you and committed to you. Reviewing with them their thoughts and observations regarding your gifts will be very helpful. Also ask yourself what the Body of Christ is calling upon you to do in service to God.\nAvoid the temptation to compare yourself with others as you go through this process—it is pointless. You need to understand your spiritual gifts in order to come to grips with your calling Gifts are an indicator of your calling. This in turn will help you determine your vision. All of these concepts greatly influence your unique purpose. Record your thinking or your plan to study and decide on your spiritual gifts on the worksheet on page 34.\nEquipping\nEquipping is the process of developing depth in your personal relationship with God through His Word, and breadth in your relationships with other believers and non-believers. Depth in the Scriptures must become your first and most compelling commitment as you pursue the establishment of Godly purpose. Equipping, in conjunction with your gifts will assist you in determining your calling. Your calling, in turn, includes not only your development in handling the Bible, but also the assessment and focusing of your skills, history, status, and temperament.\nSince becoming strong in the Word is such a key concept, you must take practical steps to master The Book. There are five ways to assimilate God's Word, and in all of them you must become competent. You can HEAR the Word, READ the Word, STUDY the Word, and MEMORIZE the Word After the intake of Scripture, you must learn to MEDITATE on the Word. Only through meditation and reflection will you develop an adequate grasp of the Word\nReview the way God has intellectually and emotionally fashioned you Seek to discern the best way of knowing, understanding and applying the Word to your life. One or more of the methods mentioned may suit you, but your commitment to mastering the Bible is necessary to ensure progress in your purpose journey.\nRecognize that a majority of your environment will mitigate against your becoming a person of the Word of God. Only through commitment will you survive the influence of the world and be molded by God instead (Romans 12:2). Depth in the Word is complemented by a disciplined prayer life The Word and Prayer form the base of our communication with God. This can be referred to as the vertical dimension of equipping.\nThe horizontal dimension of equipping is the development of accountability to our brethren (Hebrews 10:24,25) and the ability to "defend the hope that is within you" (2 Peter 3-15)—evangelism\nEquipping, then, is the process of developing your vertical and horizontal relationships. Record your thinking and plans to progress as a person of the Word on the worksheet on page 35.\nPersonal Skills\nSkills have to do with capabilities—what you have learned and experienced in life—and the areas in which you have developed and demonstrated competence. Personal skills are different than spiritual gifts in that they can be developed through training. While a spiritual gift is bestowed by the Holy Spirit at conversion, personal skills are part of your personality and temperament, or are acquired throughout your life as a result of effort and discipline\nAn illustration of the difference, between personal skills and gifting would be a person who holds a management position and who is considered an effective manager. That person may not necessarily be gifted as a manager but he may have become skilled as a manager through training in the techniques of management. Knowing your skills is another factor in discovering your unique purpose. Record your thinking on the next worksheet, page 36\nPersonal History\nHistory has to do with your culture, lineage, geography and general background, all of which affect your lifestyle. Your history or culture has prepared you to serve certain groups or types of people most effectively, and therefore becomes part of your unique purpose.\nThe greatest impact for Christ that a person makes is normally within his or her historical and geographical spheres of influence. Understanding your particular combination of historical factors will help you realize the spheres of influence God has given you to carry out your vision or unique purpose Record your thinking on your personal history on the worksheet provided on page 37.\nStatus\nStatus deals with the roles you assume throughout your life. What are the major roles in which you presently find yourself (husband, wife, child, parent, employee or employer, child of God, brother or sister, etc)? These roles will largely determine the manifestation of your unique purpose In other words; whose you are and who you are with will determine how you will live out God's universal purpose in a unique fashion.\nAfter reviewing your status (your roles), review God's commandments pertaining to each relationship (husband to wife, Ephesians 5:25-33, wife to husband, Ephesians 5:22-24,33; employee to employer, 1 Peter 2 18-21, etc) Unique purpose is to be demonstrated through the application of God's commands to each of these relationships. God has defined them very carefully in His Word Another worksheet has been provided for you on page 38.\nTemperament\nTemperament refers to your personality type (choleric, sanguine, melancholy, or phlegmatic). Temperament affects your purpose, for God has endowed you with unique personality traits, and He will use these in your calling. Temperament testing is available and you are encouraged to take advantage of it Testing is not an exact science and needs to be reviewed with a discerning attitude Record your plan and thinking on your temperament on page 39\nCalling\nYour calling, then, is how you conclude God wants you to implement your gifts with your present level of equipping in harmony with the other components of unique purpose in the fulfillment of God's universal purpose. Having established your vision, you arc ready to determine your objectives, which will then lead you to the planning of your activities. As was illustrated on page 22, goals and objectives flow out of purpose, and specific activities then flow out of those goals. This becomes your calling in life.\n\n\n\n\n
85 year-old pole vaulter\nSpiritual Gifts\nTo begin to determine your unique purpose or vision, you must first examine your spiritual gifts. This process may prove to be an unpleasant experience. Many Christians agonize over their gifts and, when asked what they are, state what they think them to be in rather nebulous terms\nThere are a number of good books and Bible study materials available to aid you in the determination of your gifts. Another major resource for determining your spiritual gifts is the observation and insight of brothers and sisters who are close to you and committed to you. Reviewing with them their thoughts and observations regarding your gifts will be very helpful. Also ask yourself what the Body of Christ is calling upon you to do in service to God.\nAvoid the temptation to compare yourself with others as you go through this process—it is pointless. You need to understand your spiritual gifts in order to come to grips with your calling Gifts are an indicator of your calling. This in turn will help you determine your vision. All of these concepts greatly influence your unique purpose. Record your thinking or your plan to study and decide on your spiritual gifts on the worksheet on page 34.\nEquipping\nEquipping is the process of developing depth in your personal relationship with God through His Word, and breadth in your relationships with other believers and non-believers. Depth in the Scriptures must become your first and most compelling commitment as you pursue the establishment of Godly purpose. Equipping, in conjunction with your gifts will assist you in determining your calling. Your calling, in turn, includes not only your development in handling the Bible, but also the assessment and focusing of your skills, history, status, and temperament.\nSince becoming strong in the Word is such a key concept, you must take practical steps to master The Book. There are five ways to assimilate God's Word, and in all of them you must become competent. You can HEAR the Word, READ the Word, STUDY the Word, and MEMORIZE the Word After the intake of Scripture, you must learn to MEDITATE on the Word. Only through meditation and reflection will you develop an adequate grasp of the Word\nReview the way God has intellectually and emotionally fashioned you Seek to discern the best way of knowing, understanding and applying the Word to your life. One or more of the methods mentioned may suit you, but your commitment to mastering the Bible is necessary to ensure progress in your purpose journey.\nRecognize that a majority of your environment will mitigate against your becoming a person of the Word of God. Only through commitment will you survive the influence of the world and be molded by God instead (Romans 12:2). Depth in the Word is complemented by a disciplined prayer life The Word and Prayer form the base of our communication with God. This can be referred to as the vertical dimension of equipping.\nThe horizontal dimension of equipping is the development of accountability to our brethren (Hebrews 10:24,25) and the ability to "defend the hope that is within you" (2 Peter 3-15)—evangelism\nEquipping, then, is the process of developing your vertical and horizontal relationships. Record your thinking and plans to progress as a person of the Word on the worksheet on page 35.\nPersonal Skills\nSkills have to do with capabilities—what you have learned and experienced in life—and the areas in which you have developed and demonstrated competence. Personal skills are different than spiritual gifts in that they can be developed through training. While a spiritual gift is bestowed by the Holy Spirit at conversion, personal skills are part of your personality and temperament, or are acquired throughout your life as a result of effort and discipline\nAn illustration of the difference, between personal skills and gifting would be a person who holds a management position and who is considered an effective manager. That person may not necessarily be gifted as a manager but he may have become skilled as a manager through training in the techniques of management. Knowing your skills is another factor in discovering your unique purpose. Record your thinking on the next worksheet, page 36\nPersonal History\nHistory has to do with your culture, lineage, geography and general background, all of which affect your lifestyle. Your history or culture has prepared you to serve certain groups or types of people most effectively, and therefore becomes part of your unique purpose.\nThe greatest impact for Christ that a person makes is normally within his or her historical and geographical spheres of influence. Understanding your particular combination of historical factors will help you realize the spheres of influence God has given you to carry out your vision or unique purpose Record your thinking on your personal history on the worksheet provided on page 37.\nStatus\nStatus deals with the roles you assume throughout your life. What are the major roles in which you presently find yourself (husband, wife, child, parent, employee or employer, child of God, brother or sister, etc)? These roles will largely determine the manifestation of your unique purpose In other words; whose you are and who you are with will determine how you will live out God's universal purpose in a unique fashion.\nAfter reviewing your status (your roles), review God's commandments pertaining to each relationship (husband to wife, Ephesians 5:25-33, wife to husband, Ephesians 5:22-24,33; employee to employer, 1 Peter 2 18-21, etc) Unique purpose is to be demonstrated through the application of God's commands to each of these relationships. God has defined them very carefully in His Word Another worksheet has been provided for you on page 38.\nTemperament\nTemperament refers to your personality type (choleric, sanguine, melancholy, or phlegmatic). Temperament affects your purpose, for God has endowed you with unique personality traits, and He will use these in your calling. Temperament testing is available and you are encouraged to take advantage of it Testing is not an exact science and needs to be reviewed with a discerning attitude Record your plan and thinking on your temperament on page 39\nCalling\nYour calling, then, is how you conclude God wants you to implement your gifts with your present level of equipping in harmony with the other components of unique purpose in the fulfillment of God's universal purpose. Having established your vision, you arc ready to determine your objectives, which will then lead you to the planning of your activities. As was illustrated on page 22, goals and objectives flow out of purpose, and specific activities then flow out of those goals. This becomes your calling in life.\n\n\n\n\n
85 year-old pole vaulter\nSpiritual Gifts\nTo begin to determine your unique purpose or vision, you must first examine your spiritual gifts. This process may prove to be an unpleasant experience. Many Christians agonize over their gifts and, when asked what they are, state what they think them to be in rather nebulous terms\nThere are a number of good books and Bible study materials available to aid you in the determination of your gifts. Another major resource for determining your spiritual gifts is the observation and insight of brothers and sisters who are close to you and committed to you. Reviewing with them their thoughts and observations regarding your gifts will be very helpful. Also ask yourself what the Body of Christ is calling upon you to do in service to God.\nAvoid the temptation to compare yourself with others as you go through this process—it is pointless. You need to understand your spiritual gifts in order to come to grips with your calling Gifts are an indicator of your calling. This in turn will help you determine your vision. All of these concepts greatly influence your unique purpose. Record your thinking or your plan to study and decide on your spiritual gifts on the worksheet on page 34.\nEquipping\nEquipping is the process of developing depth in your personal relationship with God through His Word, and breadth in your relationships with other believers and non-believers. Depth in the Scriptures must become your first and most compelling commitment as you pursue the establishment of Godly purpose. Equipping, in conjunction with your gifts will assist you in determining your calling. Your calling, in turn, includes not only your development in handling the Bible, but also the assessment and focusing of your skills, history, status, and temperament.\nSince becoming strong in the Word is such a key concept, you must take practical steps to master The Book. There are five ways to assimilate God's Word, and in all of them you must become competent. You can HEAR the Word, READ the Word, STUDY the Word, and MEMORIZE the Word After the intake of Scripture, you must learn to MEDITATE on the Word. Only through meditation and reflection will you develop an adequate grasp of the Word\nReview the way God has intellectually and emotionally fashioned you Seek to discern the best way of knowing, understanding and applying the Word to your life. One or more of the methods mentioned may suit you, but your commitment to mastering the Bible is necessary to ensure progress in your purpose journey.\nRecognize that a majority of your environment will mitigate against your becoming a person of the Word of God. Only through commitment will you survive the influence of the world and be molded by God instead (Romans 12:2). Depth in the Word is complemented by a disciplined prayer life The Word and Prayer form the base of our communication with God. This can be referred to as the vertical dimension of equipping.\nThe horizontal dimension of equipping is the development of accountability to our brethren (Hebrews 10:24,25) and the ability to "defend the hope that is within you" (2 Peter 3-15)—evangelism\nEquipping, then, is the process of developing your vertical and horizontal relationships. Record your thinking and plans to progress as a person of the Word on the worksheet on page 35.\nPersonal Skills\nSkills have to do with capabilities—what you have learned and experienced in life—and the areas in which you have developed and demonstrated competence. Personal skills are different than spiritual gifts in that they can be developed through training. While a spiritual gift is bestowed by the Holy Spirit at conversion, personal skills are part of your personality and temperament, or are acquired throughout your life as a result of effort and discipline\nAn illustration of the difference, between personal skills and gifting would be a person who holds a management position and who is considered an effective manager. That person may not necessarily be gifted as a manager but he may have become skilled as a manager through training in the techniques of management. Knowing your skills is another factor in discovering your unique purpose. Record your thinking on the next worksheet, page 36\nPersonal History\nHistory has to do with your culture, lineage, geography and general background, all of which affect your lifestyle. Your history or culture has prepared you to serve certain groups or types of people most effectively, and therefore becomes part of your unique purpose.\nThe greatest impact for Christ that a person makes is normally within his or her historical and geographical spheres of influence. Understanding your particular combination of historical factors will help you realize the spheres of influence God has given you to carry out your vision or unique purpose Record your thinking on your personal history on the worksheet provided on page 37.\nStatus\nStatus deals with the roles you assume throughout your life. What are the major roles in which you presently find yourself (husband, wife, child, parent, employee or employer, child of God, brother or sister, etc)? These roles will largely determine the manifestation of your unique purpose In other words; whose you are and who you are with will determine how you will live out God's universal purpose in a unique fashion.\nAfter reviewing your status (your roles), review God's commandments pertaining to each relationship (husband to wife, Ephesians 5:25-33, wife to husband, Ephesians 5:22-24,33; employee to employer, 1 Peter 2 18-21, etc) Unique purpose is to be demonstrated through the application of God's commands to each of these relationships. God has defined them very carefully in His Word Another worksheet has been provided for you on page 38.\nTemperament\nTemperament refers to your personality type (choleric, sanguine, melancholy, or phlegmatic). Temperament affects your purpose, for God has endowed you with unique personality traits, and He will use these in your calling. Temperament testing is available and you are encouraged to take advantage of it Testing is not an exact science and needs to be reviewed with a discerning attitude Record your plan and thinking on your temperament on page 39\nCalling\nYour calling, then, is how you conclude God wants you to implement your gifts with your present level of equipping in harmony with the other components of unique purpose in the fulfillment of God's universal purpose. Having established your vision, you arc ready to determine your objectives, which will then lead you to the planning of your activities. As was illustrated on page 22, goals and objectives flow out of purpose, and specific activities then flow out of those goals. This becomes your calling in life.\n\n\n\n\n
85 year-old pole vaulter\nSpiritual Gifts\nTo begin to determine your unique purpose or vision, you must first examine your spiritual gifts. This process may prove to be an unpleasant experience. Many Christians agonize over their gifts and, when asked what they are, state what they think them to be in rather nebulous terms\nThere are a number of good books and Bible study materials available to aid you in the determination of your gifts. Another major resource for determining your spiritual gifts is the observation and insight of brothers and sisters who are close to you and committed to you. Reviewing with them their thoughts and observations regarding your gifts will be very helpful. Also ask yourself what the Body of Christ is calling upon you to do in service to God.\nAvoid the temptation to compare yourself with others as you go through this process—it is pointless. You need to understand your spiritual gifts in order to come to grips with your calling Gifts are an indicator of your calling. This in turn will help you determine your vision. All of these concepts greatly influence your unique purpose. Record your thinking or your plan to study and decide on your spiritual gifts on the worksheet on page 34.\nEquipping\nEquipping is the process of developing depth in your personal relationship with God through His Word, and breadth in your relationships with other believers and non-believers. Depth in the Scriptures must become your first and most compelling commitment as you pursue the establishment of Godly purpose. Equipping, in conjunction with your gifts will assist you in determining your calling. Your calling, in turn, includes not only your development in handling the Bible, but also the assessment and focusing of your skills, history, status, and temperament.\nSince becoming strong in the Word is such a key concept, you must take practical steps to master The Book. There are five ways to assimilate God's Word, and in all of them you must become competent. You can HEAR the Word, READ the Word, STUDY the Word, and MEMORIZE the Word After the intake of Scripture, you must learn to MEDITATE on the Word. Only through meditation and reflection will you develop an adequate grasp of the Word\nReview the way God has intellectually and emotionally fashioned you Seek to discern the best way of knowing, understanding and applying the Word to your life. One or more of the methods mentioned may suit you, but your commitment to mastering the Bible is necessary to ensure progress in your purpose journey.\nRecognize that a majority of your environment will mitigate against your becoming a person of the Word of God. Only through commitment will you survive the influence of the world and be molded by God instead (Romans 12:2). Depth in the Word is complemented by a disciplined prayer life The Word and Prayer form the base of our communication with God. This can be referred to as the vertical dimension of equipping.\nThe horizontal dimension of equipping is the development of accountability to our brethren (Hebrews 10:24,25) and the ability to "defend the hope that is within you" (2 Peter 3-15)—evangelism\nEquipping, then, is the process of developing your vertical and horizontal relationships. Record your thinking and plans to progress as a person of the Word on the worksheet on page 35.\nPersonal Skills\nSkills have to do with capabilities—what you have learned and experienced in life—and the areas in which you have developed and demonstrated competence. Personal skills are different than spiritual gifts in that they can be developed through training. While a spiritual gift is bestowed by the Holy Spirit at conversion, personal skills are part of your personality and temperament, or are acquired throughout your life as a result of effort and discipline\nAn illustration of the difference, between personal skills and gifting would be a person who holds a management position and who is considered an effective manager. That person may not necessarily be gifted as a manager but he may have become skilled as a manager through training in the techniques of management. Knowing your skills is another factor in discovering your unique purpose. Record your thinking on the next worksheet, page 36\nPersonal History\nHistory has to do with your culture, lineage, geography and general background, all of which affect your lifestyle. Your history or culture has prepared you to serve certain groups or types of people most effectively, and therefore becomes part of your unique purpose.\nThe greatest impact for Christ that a person makes is normally within his or her historical and geographical spheres of influence. Understanding your particular combination of historical factors will help you realize the spheres of influence God has given you to carry out your vision or unique purpose Record your thinking on your personal history on the worksheet provided on page 37.\nStatus\nStatus deals with the roles you assume throughout your life. What are the major roles in which you presently find yourself (husband, wife, child, parent, employee or employer, child of God, brother or sister, etc)? These roles will largely determine the manifestation of your unique purpose In other words; whose you are and who you are with will determine how you will live out God's universal purpose in a unique fashion.\nAfter reviewing your status (your roles), review God's commandments pertaining to each relationship (husband to wife, Ephesians 5:25-33, wife to husband, Ephesians 5:22-24,33; employee to employer, 1 Peter 2 18-21, etc) Unique purpose is to be demonstrated through the application of God's commands to each of these relationships. God has defined them very carefully in His Word Another worksheet has been provided for you on page 38.\nTemperament\nTemperament refers to your personality type (choleric, sanguine, melancholy, or phlegmatic). Temperament affects your purpose, for God has endowed you with unique personality traits, and He will use these in your calling. Temperament testing is available and you are encouraged to take advantage of it Testing is not an exact science and needs to be reviewed with a discerning attitude Record your plan and thinking on your temperament on page 39\nCalling\nYour calling, then, is how you conclude God wants you to implement your gifts with your present level of equipping in harmony with the other components of unique purpose in the fulfillment of God's universal purpose. Having established your vision, you arc ready to determine your objectives, which will then lead you to the planning of your activities. As was illustrated on page 22, goals and objectives flow out of purpose, and specific activities then flow out of those goals. This becomes your calling in life.\n\n\n\n\n
85 year-old pole vaulter\nSpiritual Gifts\nTo begin to determine your unique purpose or vision, you must first examine your spiritual gifts. This process may prove to be an unpleasant experience. Many Christians agonize over their gifts and, when asked what they are, state what they think them to be in rather nebulous terms\nThere are a number of good books and Bible study materials available to aid you in the determination of your gifts. Another major resource for determining your spiritual gifts is the observation and insight of brothers and sisters who are close to you and committed to you. Reviewing with them their thoughts and observations regarding your gifts will be very helpful. Also ask yourself what the Body of Christ is calling upon you to do in service to God.\nAvoid the temptation to compare yourself with others as you go through this process—it is pointless. You need to understand your spiritual gifts in order to come to grips with your calling Gifts are an indicator of your calling. This in turn will help you determine your vision. All of these concepts greatly influence your unique purpose. Record your thinking or your plan to study and decide on your spiritual gifts on the worksheet on page 34.\nEquipping\nEquipping is the process of developing depth in your personal relationship with God through His Word, and breadth in your relationships with other believers and non-believers. Depth in the Scriptures must become your first and most compelling commitment as you pursue the establishment of Godly purpose. Equipping, in conjunction with your gifts will assist you in determining your calling. Your calling, in turn, includes not only your development in handling the Bible, but also the assessment and focusing of your skills, history, status, and temperament.\nSince becoming strong in the Word is such a key concept, you must take practical steps to master The Book. There are five ways to assimilate God's Word, and in all of them you must become competent. You can HEAR the Word, READ the Word, STUDY the Word, and MEMORIZE the Word After the intake of Scripture, you must learn to MEDITATE on the Word. Only through meditation and reflection will you develop an adequate grasp of the Word\nReview the way God has intellectually and emotionally fashioned you Seek to discern the best way of knowing, understanding and applying the Word to your life. One or more of the methods mentioned may suit you, but your commitment to mastering the Bible is necessary to ensure progress in your purpose journey.\nRecognize that a majority of your environment will mitigate against your becoming a person of the Word of God. Only through commitment will you survive the influence of the world and be molded by God instead (Romans 12:2). Depth in the Word is complemented by a disciplined prayer life The Word and Prayer form the base of our communication with God. This can be referred to as the vertical dimension of equipping.\nThe horizontal dimension of equipping is the development of accountability to our brethren (Hebrews 10:24,25) and the ability to "defend the hope that is within you" (2 Peter 3-15)—evangelism\nEquipping, then, is the process of developing your vertical and horizontal relationships. Record your thinking and plans to progress as a person of the Word on the worksheet on page 35.\nPersonal Skills\nSkills have to do with capabilities—what you have learned and experienced in life—and the areas in which you have developed and demonstrated competence. Personal skills are different than spiritual gifts in that they can be developed through training. While a spiritual gift is bestowed by the Holy Spirit at conversion, personal skills are part of your personality and temperament, or are acquired throughout your life as a result of effort and discipline\nAn illustration of the difference, between personal skills and gifting would be a person who holds a management position and who is considered an effective manager. That person may not necessarily be gifted as a manager but he may have become skilled as a manager through training in the techniques of management. Knowing your skills is another factor in discovering your unique purpose. Record your thinking on the next worksheet, page 36\nPersonal History\nHistory has to do with your culture, lineage, geography and general background, all of which affect your lifestyle. Your history or culture has prepared you to serve certain groups or types of people most effectively, and therefore becomes part of your unique purpose.\nThe greatest impact for Christ that a person makes is normally within his or her historical and geographical spheres of influence. Understanding your particular combination of historical factors will help you realize the spheres of influence God has given you to carry out your vision or unique purpose Record your thinking on your personal history on the worksheet provided on page 37.\nStatus\nStatus deals with the roles you assume throughout your life. What are the major roles in which you presently find yourself (husband, wife, child, parent, employee or employer, child of God, brother or sister, etc)? These roles will largely determine the manifestation of your unique purpose In other words; whose you are and who you are with will determine how you will live out God's universal purpose in a unique fashion.\nAfter reviewing your status (your roles), review God's commandments pertaining to each relationship (husband to wife, Ephesians 5:25-33, wife to husband, Ephesians 5:22-24,33; employee to employer, 1 Peter 2 18-21, etc) Unique purpose is to be demonstrated through the application of God's commands to each of these relationships. God has defined them very carefully in His Word Another worksheet has been provided for you on page 38.\nTemperament\nTemperament refers to your personality type (choleric, sanguine, melancholy, or phlegmatic). Temperament affects your purpose, for God has endowed you with unique personality traits, and He will use these in your calling. Temperament testing is available and you are encouraged to take advantage of it Testing is not an exact science and needs to be reviewed with a discerning attitude Record your plan and thinking on your temperament on page 39\nCalling\nYour calling, then, is how you conclude God wants you to implement your gifts with your present level of equipping in harmony with the other components of unique purpose in the fulfillment of God's universal purpose. Having established your vision, you arc ready to determine your objectives, which will then lead you to the planning of your activities. As was illustrated on page 22, goals and objectives flow out of purpose, and specific activities then flow out of those goals. This becomes your calling in life.\n\n\n\n\n
85 year-old pole vaulter\nSpiritual Gifts\nTo begin to determine your unique purpose or vision, you must first examine your spiritual gifts. This process may prove to be an unpleasant experience. Many Christians agonize over their gifts and, when asked what they are, state what they think them to be in rather nebulous terms\nThere are a number of good books and Bible study materials available to aid you in the determination of your gifts. Another major resource for determining your spiritual gifts is the observation and insight of brothers and sisters who are close to you and committed to you. Reviewing with them their thoughts and observations regarding your gifts will be very helpful. Also ask yourself what the Body of Christ is calling upon you to do in service to God.\nAvoid the temptation to compare yourself with others as you go through this process—it is pointless. You need to understand your spiritual gifts in order to come to grips with your calling Gifts are an indicator of your calling. This in turn will help you determine your vision. All of these concepts greatly influence your unique purpose. Record your thinking or your plan to study and decide on your spiritual gifts on the worksheet on page 34.\nEquipping\nEquipping is the process of developing depth in your personal relationship with God through His Word, and breadth in your relationships with other believers and non-believers. Depth in the Scriptures must become your first and most compelling commitment as you pursue the establishment of Godly purpose. Equipping, in conjunction with your gifts will assist you in determining your calling. Your calling, in turn, includes not only your development in handling the Bible, but also the assessment and focusing of your skills, history, status, and temperament.\nSince becoming strong in the Word is such a key concept, you must take practical steps to master The Book. There are five ways to assimilate God's Word, and in all of them you must become competent. You can HEAR the Word, READ the Word, STUDY the Word, and MEMORIZE the Word After the intake of Scripture, you must learn to MEDITATE on the Word. Only through meditation and reflection will you develop an adequate grasp of the Word\nReview the way God has intellectually and emotionally fashioned you Seek to discern the best way of knowing, understanding and applying the Word to your life. One or more of the methods mentioned may suit you, but your commitment to mastering the Bible is necessary to ensure progress in your purpose journey.\nRecognize that a majority of your environment will mitigate against your becoming a person of the Word of God. Only through commitment will you survive the influence of the world and be molded by God instead (Romans 12:2). Depth in the Word is complemented by a disciplined prayer life The Word and Prayer form the base of our communication with God. This can be referred to as the vertical dimension of equipping.\nThe horizontal dimension of equipping is the development of accountability to our brethren (Hebrews 10:24,25) and the ability to "defend the hope that is within you" (2 Peter 3-15)—evangelism\nEquipping, then, is the process of developing your vertical and horizontal relationships. Record your thinking and plans to progress as a person of the Word on the worksheet on page 35.\nPersonal Skills\nSkills have to do with capabilities—what you have learned and experienced in life—and the areas in which you have developed and demonstrated competence. Personal skills are different than spiritual gifts in that they can be developed through training. While a spiritual gift is bestowed by the Holy Spirit at conversion, personal skills are part of your personality and temperament, or are acquired throughout your life as a result of effort and discipline\nAn illustration of the difference, between personal skills and gifting would be a person who holds a management position and who is considered an effective manager. That person may not necessarily be gifted as a manager but he may have become skilled as a manager through training in the techniques of management. Knowing your skills is another factor in discovering your unique purpose. Record your thinking on the next worksheet, page 36\nPersonal History\nHistory has to do with your culture, lineage, geography and general background, all of which affect your lifestyle. Your history or culture has prepared you to serve certain groups or types of people most effectively, and therefore becomes part of your unique purpose.\nThe greatest impact for Christ that a person makes is normally within his or her historical and geographical spheres of influence. Understanding your particular combination of historical factors will help you realize the spheres of influence God has given you to carry out your vision or unique purpose Record your thinking on your personal history on the worksheet provided on page 37.\nStatus\nStatus deals with the roles you assume throughout your life. What are the major roles in which you presently find yourself (husband, wife, child, parent, employee or employer, child of God, brother or sister, etc)? These roles will largely determine the manifestation of your unique purpose In other words; whose you are and who you are with will determine how you will live out God's universal purpose in a unique fashion.\nAfter reviewing your status (your roles), review God's commandments pertaining to each relationship (husband to wife, Ephesians 5:25-33, wife to husband, Ephesians 5:22-24,33; employee to employer, 1 Peter 2 18-21, etc) Unique purpose is to be demonstrated through the application of God's commands to each of these relationships. God has defined them very carefully in His Word Another worksheet has been provided for you on page 38.\nTemperament\nTemperament refers to your personality type (choleric, sanguine, melancholy, or phlegmatic). Temperament affects your purpose, for God has endowed you with unique personality traits, and He will use these in your calling. Temperament testing is available and you are encouraged to take advantage of it Testing is not an exact science and needs to be reviewed with a discerning attitude Record your plan and thinking on your temperament on page 39\nCalling\nYour calling, then, is how you conclude God wants you to implement your gifts with your present level of equipping in harmony with the other components of unique purpose in the fulfillment of God's universal purpose. Having established your vision, you arc ready to determine your objectives, which will then lead you to the planning of your activities. As was illustrated on page 22, goals and objectives flow out of purpose, and specific activities then flow out of those goals. This becomes your calling in life.\n\n\n\n\n
85 year-old pole vaulter\nSpiritual Gifts\nTo begin to determine your unique purpose or vision, you must first examine your spiritual gifts. This process may prove to be an unpleasant experience. Many Christians agonize over their gifts and, when asked what they are, state what they think them to be in rather nebulous terms\nThere are a number of good books and Bible study materials available to aid you in the determination of your gifts. Another major resource for determining your spiritual gifts is the observation and insight of brothers and sisters who are close to you and committed to you. Reviewing with them their thoughts and observations regarding your gifts will be very helpful. Also ask yourself what the Body of Christ is calling upon you to do in service to God.\nAvoid the temptation to compare yourself with others as you go through this process—it is pointless. You need to understand your spiritual gifts in order to come to grips with your calling Gifts are an indicator of your calling. This in turn will help you determine your vision. All of these concepts greatly influence your unique purpose. Record your thinking or your plan to study and decide on your spiritual gifts on the worksheet on page 34.\nEquipping\nEquipping is the process of developing depth in your personal relationship with God through His Word, and breadth in your relationships with other believers and non-believers. Depth in the Scriptures must become your first and most compelling commitment as you pursue the establishment of Godly purpose. Equipping, in conjunction with your gifts will assist you in determining your calling. Your calling, in turn, includes not only your development in handling the Bible, but also the assessment and focusing of your skills, history, status, and temperament.\nSince becoming strong in the Word is such a key concept, you must take practical steps to master The Book. There are five ways to assimilate God's Word, and in all of them you must become competent. You can HEAR the Word, READ the Word, STUDY the Word, and MEMORIZE the Word After the intake of Scripture, you must learn to MEDITATE on the Word. Only through meditation and reflection will you develop an adequate grasp of the Word\nReview the way God has intellectually and emotionally fashioned you Seek to discern the best way of knowing, understanding and applying the Word to your life. One or more of the methods mentioned may suit you, but your commitment to mastering the Bible is necessary to ensure progress in your purpose journey.\nRecognize that a majority of your environment will mitigate against your becoming a person of the Word of God. Only through commitment will you survive the influence of the world and be molded by God instead (Romans 12:2). Depth in the Word is complemented by a disciplined prayer life The Word and Prayer form the base of our communication with God. This can be referred to as the vertical dimension of equipping.\nThe horizontal dimension of equipping is the development of accountability to our brethren (Hebrews 10:24,25) and the ability to "defend the hope that is within you" (2 Peter 3-15)—evangelism\nEquipping, then, is the process of developing your vertical and horizontal relationships. Record your thinking and plans to progress as a person of the Word on the worksheet on page 35.\nPersonal Skills\nSkills have to do with capabilities—what you have learned and experienced in life—and the areas in which you have developed and demonstrated competence. Personal skills are different than spiritual gifts in that they can be developed through training. While a spiritual gift is bestowed by the Holy Spirit at conversion, personal skills are part of your personality and temperament, or are acquired throughout your life as a result of effort and discipline\nAn illustration of the difference, between personal skills and gifting would be a person who holds a management position and who is considered an effective manager. That person may not necessarily be gifted as a manager but he may have become skilled as a manager through training in the techniques of management. Knowing your skills is another factor in discovering your unique purpose. Record your thinking on the next worksheet, page 36\nPersonal History\nHistory has to do with your culture, lineage, geography and general background, all of which affect your lifestyle. Your history or culture has prepared you to serve certain groups or types of people most effectively, and therefore becomes part of your unique purpose.\nThe greatest impact for Christ that a person makes is normally within his or her historical and geographical spheres of influence. Understanding your particular combination of historical factors will help you realize the spheres of influence God has given you to carry out your vision or unique purpose Record your thinking on your personal history on the worksheet provided on page 37.\nStatus\nStatus deals with the roles you assume throughout your life. What are the major roles in which you presently find yourself (husband, wife, child, parent, employee or employer, child of God, brother or sister, etc)? These roles will largely determine the manifestation of your unique purpose In other words; whose you are and who you are with will determine how you will live out God's universal purpose in a unique fashion.\nAfter reviewing your status (your roles), review God's commandments pertaining to each relationship (husband to wife, Ephesians 5:25-33, wife to husband, Ephesians 5:22-24,33; employee to employer, 1 Peter 2 18-21, etc) Unique purpose is to be demonstrated through the application of God's commands to each of these relationships. God has defined them very carefully in His Word Another worksheet has been provided for you on page 38.\nTemperament\nTemperament refers to your personality type (choleric, sanguine, melancholy, or phlegmatic). Temperament affects your purpose, for God has endowed you with unique personality traits, and He will use these in your calling. Temperament testing is available and you are encouraged to take advantage of it Testing is not an exact science and needs to be reviewed with a discerning attitude Record your plan and thinking on your temperament on page 39\nCalling\nYour calling, then, is how you conclude God wants you to implement your gifts with your present level of equipping in harmony with the other components of unique purpose in the fulfillment of God's universal purpose. Having established your vision, you arc ready to determine your objectives, which will then lead you to the planning of your activities. As was illustrated on page 22, goals and objectives flow out of purpose, and specific activities then flow out of those goals. This becomes your calling in life.\n\n\n\n\n
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My life purpose is to be a lover and servant of God and others.\n\nThree global purposes emerge from this personal mission statement:\n\n• Global Purpose 1 (loving God completely): To know God and His character and grow into conformity with His Son in faith, hope, and love.\n\n• Global Purpose 2 (loving self correctly): To see myself in the light of God’s character and grow in humility and obedience. \n\n• Global Purpose 3 (loving others compassionately): To see others in the light of God’s character and grow in love and service.\n\n
My life purpose is to be a lover and servant of God and others.\n\nThree global purposes emerge from this personal mission statement:\n\n• Global Purpose 1 (loving God completely): To know God and His character and grow into conformity with His Son in faith, hope, and love.\n\n• Global Purpose 2 (loving self correctly): To see myself in the light of God’s character and grow in humility and obedience. \n\n• Global Purpose 3 (loving others compassionately): To see others in the light of God’s character and grow in love and service.\n\n
My life purpose is to be a lover and servant of God and others.\n\nThree global purposes emerge from this personal mission statement:\n\n• Global Purpose 1 (loving God completely): To know God and His character and grow into conformity with His Son in faith, hope, and love.\n\n• Global Purpose 2 (loving self correctly): To see myself in the light of God’s character and grow in humility and obedience. \n\n• Global Purpose 3 (loving others compassionately): To see others in the light of God’s character and grow in love and service.\n\n
Seven role purposes emerge from global purpose 3:\n\n• Role Purpose 1 (husband): To love and serve my wife in such a way that she is free to live up to her full potential as a woman of God. \n\n• Role Purpose 2 (father): To love and serve my daughter and son-in-law in such a way that they know that dad and mom know and love God. \n\n• Role Purpose 3 (son): To love and serve my mother and father in such a way that they know that they are honored and cherished.\n\n
Seven role purposes emerge from global purpose 3:\n\n• Role Purpose 1 (husband): To love and serve my wife in such a way that she is free to live up to her full potential as a woman of God. \n\n• Role Purpose 2 (father): To love and serve my daughter and son-in-law in such a way that they know that dad and mom know and love God. \n\n• Role Purpose 3 (son): To love and serve my mother and father in such a way that they know that they are honored and cherished.\n\n
Seven role purposes emerge from global purpose 3:\n\n• Role Purpose 1 (husband): To love and serve my wife in such a way that she is free to live up to her full potential as a woman of God. \n\n• Role Purpose 2 (father): To love and serve my daughter and son-in-law in such a way that they know that dad and mom know and love God. \n\n• Role Purpose 3 (son): To love and serve my mother and father in such a way that they know that they are honored and cherished.\n\n
• Role Purpose 4 (friend): To love and serve my friends in a way that nurtures commitment, transparency, and vulnerability in relationships of mutual acceptance and esteem.\n\n• Role Purpose 5 (neighbor): To love and serve my neighbors in such a way that they want to know Christ (seekers) or grow in Him (believers).\n\n• Role Purpose 6 (minister): To love and serve unbelievers and believers in such a way that seekers are evangelized and Christians are edified. \n\n• Role Purpose 7 (writer and publisher): To love and serve readers in a way that helps them manifest eternal values in a temporal arena by drawing them to intimacy with God and a better understanding of the culture in which they live.\n\n(As an exercise, lPrayerfully reflect on your own global and role purposes. Then consider what specific goals and objectives would assist you in fulfilling these purposes for your life.)\n\n
• Role Purpose 4 (friend): To love and serve my friends in a way that nurtures commitment, transparency, and vulnerability in relationships of mutual acceptance and esteem.\n\n• Role Purpose 5 (neighbor): To love and serve my neighbors in such a way that they want to know Christ (seekers) or grow in Him (believers).\n\n• Role Purpose 6 (minister): To love and serve unbelievers and believers in such a way that seekers are evangelized and Christians are edified. \n\n• Role Purpose 7 (writer and publisher): To love and serve readers in a way that helps them manifest eternal values in a temporal arena by drawing them to intimacy with God and a better understanding of the culture in which they live.\n\n(As an exercise, lPrayerfully reflect on your own global and role purposes. Then consider what specific goals and objectives would assist you in fulfilling these purposes for your life.)\n\n
1 First, as you move through your life, having embraced a Biblical purpose, it should make a difference in the fruit of your life Peter draws attention to this in his second epistle-\nAnd besides this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge, and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to ^patience godliness, and to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness, love. For if these things be in you and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1 5-8)\n2.Next, your purpose should help you focus on what God hasdeclared to be of ultimate worth, and give you a satisfying sense ofhaving on your heart what is on His heart. God told Israel what themost important commodity in His economy was:\nFor the Lord's portion is his people, Jacob is the lot of his inheritance (Deuteronomy 32.9).\nPeople are of ultimate worth to God, and should become the focus of our lives as we begin to live out God's value system\n3.Third, a God-centered purpose should produce contentment in your life, for you will know why you are here on earth and where you are going. Paul reminds Timothy.\n...godliness with contentment is great gain (1 Timothy 6:6)\n25\n4. Last, the pursuit of Godly purpose in your life will yield a keener sense of dependence upon God. Throughout Scripture and recorded history, great men and women of God sensed their total dependence upon the Living God. Our Lord Jesus reminds us,\nfor without me ye can do nothing (John 75 5b)\n\n
1 First, as you move through your life, having embraced a Biblical purpose, it should make a difference in the fruit of your life Peter draws attention to this in his second epistle-\nAnd besides this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge, and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to ^patience godliness, and to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness, love. For if these things be in you and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1 5-8)\n2.Next, your purpose should help you focus on what God hasdeclared to be of ultimate worth, and give you a satisfying sense ofhaving on your heart what is on His heart. God told Israel what themost important commodity in His economy was:\nFor the Lord's portion is his people, Jacob is the lot of his inheritance (Deuteronomy 32.9).\nPeople are of ultimate worth to God, and should become the focus of our lives as we begin to live out God's value system\n3.Third, a God-centered purpose should produce contentment in your life, for you will know why you are here on earth and where you are going. Paul reminds Timothy.\n...godliness with contentment is great gain (1 Timothy 6:6)\n25\n4. Last, the pursuit of Godly purpose in your life will yield a keener sense of dependence upon God. Throughout Scripture and recorded history, great men and women of God sensed their total dependence upon the Living God. Our Lord Jesus reminds us,\nfor without me ye can do nothing (John 75 5b)\n\n
1 First, as you move through your life, having embraced a Biblical purpose, it should make a difference in the fruit of your life Peter draws attention to this in his second epistle-\nAnd besides this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge, and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to ^patience godliness, and to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness, love. For if these things be in you and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1 5-8)\n2.Next, your purpose should help you focus on what God hasdeclared to be of ultimate worth, and give you a satisfying sense ofhaving on your heart what is on His heart. God told Israel what themost important commodity in His economy was:\nFor the Lord's portion is his people, Jacob is the lot of his inheritance (Deuteronomy 32.9).\nPeople are of ultimate worth to God, and should become the focus of our lives as we begin to live out God's value system\n3.Third, a God-centered purpose should produce contentment in your life, for you will know why you are here on earth and where you are going. Paul reminds Timothy.\n...godliness with contentment is great gain (1 Timothy 6:6)\n25\n4. Last, the pursuit of Godly purpose in your life will yield a keener sense of dependence upon God. Throughout Scripture and recorded history, great men and women of God sensed their total dependence upon the Living God. Our Lord Jesus reminds us,\nfor without me ye can do nothing (John 75 5b)\n\n
1 First, as you move through your life, having embraced a Biblical purpose, it should make a difference in the fruit of your life Peter draws attention to this in his second epistle-\nAnd besides this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge, and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to ^patience godliness, and to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness, love. For if these things be in you and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1 5-8)\n2.Next, your purpose should help you focus on what God hasdeclared to be of ultimate worth, and give you a satisfying sense ofhaving on your heart what is on His heart. God told Israel what themost important commodity in His economy was:\nFor the Lord's portion is his people, Jacob is the lot of his inheritance (Deuteronomy 32.9).\nPeople are of ultimate worth to God, and should become the focus of our lives as we begin to live out God's value system\n3.Third, a God-centered purpose should produce contentment in your life, for you will know why you are here on earth and where you are going. Paul reminds Timothy.\n...godliness with contentment is great gain (1 Timothy 6:6)\n25\n4. Last, the pursuit of Godly purpose in your life will yield a keener sense of dependence upon God. Throughout Scripture and recorded history, great men and women of God sensed their total dependence upon the Living God. Our Lord Jesus reminds us,\nfor without me ye can do nothing (John 75 5b)\n\n
1. Life is a process, not an event; therefore the establishing of your purpose and its subsequent refinement will be a life-long process. There are no shortcuts\n2. Purpose links the eternal with the temporal aspects of life.\n3. Roles change at least every five years. For example, there is a difference between parenting a 15-year-old and a 20-year-old. Similarly, your role differs if your parents are living or deceased.\n\n
1. Life is a process, not an event; therefore the establishing of your purpose and its subsequent refinement will be a life-long process. There are no shortcuts\n2. Purpose links the eternal with the temporal aspects of life.\n3. Roles change at least every five years. For example, there is a difference between parenting a 15-year-old and a 20-year-old. Similarly, your role differs if your parents are living or deceased.\n\n
1. Life is a process, not an event; therefore the establishing of your purpose and its subsequent refinement will be a life-long process. There are no shortcuts\n2. Purpose links the eternal with the temporal aspects of life.\n3. Roles change at least every five years. For example, there is a difference between parenting a 15-year-old and a 20-year-old. Similarly, your role differs if your parents are living or deceased.\n\n
1. Life is a process, not an event; therefore the establishing of your purpose and its subsequent refinement will be a life-long process. There are no shortcuts\n2. Purpose links the eternal with the temporal aspects of life.\n3. Roles change at least every five years. For example, there is a difference between parenting a 15-year-old and a 20-year-old. Similarly, your role differs if your parents are living or deceased.\n\n
