Mona Williams
Live in Purpose on Purpose
“Living on purpose is the
only way to really live. Everything else is just existing.” Rick Warren
In this last day of Purpose Driven Life, Pastor Warren states the
three basic issues we struggle with which are: identity: “Who am I?”; importance: “Do I
matter?”; and impact: “What is my place in life?” By know God’s five purposes
for our lives we will be able to answer these questions.
Once God reveals to us what
it is we are to do, we are blessed when begin that particular work.
Fulfilling his purpose will require some letting go things that would hinder or
interfere with that assignment. Fulfilling purpose will require us being
intentional! To prevent distractions and to stay the course Pastor Warren
suggest we develop a purpose statement for our life and review it on a regular
basis.
YOUR LIFE PURPOSE STATEMENT:
1.
A statement that summarizes God’s purposes for your
life. Affirm in your own words your commitment to
God’s five purposes concerning you. Not a list of goals, but purposes. God’s purpose is
his plan for your life which is an eternal plan. Psalm 33:11
2.
A statement that points the direction of your life. Get some paper,
think, and write what God gives you concerning your purposes. Write concerning
every area of your life including your time and money. Proverbs 17:24
3.
A statement that defines “success” for you. What
do you believe is essential and valuable concerning your purposes. Philippians
1:10
4.
A statement that clarifies your roles. Your
purpose will remain the same even as life’s roles change as we go through
different phases and stages in life.
5.
A statement that expresses your shape. God
has made us to serve him in our own uniqueness. This will be reflected in our
S.H.A.P.E.
Do not rush in completing
your purpose statement, it’s not about doing it perfectly, but purposely! As
the information pours in from God begin to write. In addition Pastor Warren
gives us five questions we should take into consideration as we do our
statement:
1. What will be the center
of my life? Worship (Ephesians 3:17)
2. What will be the character
of my life? Discipleship (Galatians 5:22-23)
3. What will be the contribution
of my life? Service (2 Corinthians 9:12)
4. What will be the communication
of my life? Mission (Philippians 1:27)
5. What will be the community
of my life? Fellowship (Ephesians 5:25)
God loves us and he has a
plan for all of our lives. Get to know purpose by getting to know God!
Toodles,
Mona Williams
Christian Empowerment Coach
Christian Empowerment Coach
"Pushing You to Purpose, One Verse at a Time!"
© 2015 by Mona Williams. All Rights Reserved.
© 2015 by Mona Williams. All Rights Reserved.
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