Monday, October 31, 2016

What Are You Waiting For?

Do you know what your purpose is in life?  If not, I’d like to suggest that you take steps to find out what it is.  I heard someone say today that living without purpose is harder than living with pain.  I think that a lack of purpose can lead to a life of regret.  Time is going by so fast!  We are here on earth for such a short time… what can we do to accomplish something, to live purposefully, to make our lives meaningful?

How can we discover our purpose in life?

I am not an expert, but I believe that goal-setting helps us to find our purpose in life.  Are you struggling to find out what your goals should be?  Don’t wait any longer.  Take action and be intentional about setting goals and discovering your purpose in life.

Step 1:  Seek God’s guidance.  Accept His gift of salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ.  Repentance is the key that unlocks the door.  We all need a Savior.  Come to God in humility, and accept His gift of salvation.

Step 2:  Identify what is in your heart to accomplish.  Explore your dreams!  Use your talents.  Make a list of your dreams, talents, and desires, and start from there.  Use the tips and suggestions in “Goal Setter’s Journey” to get on a path of setting goals and taking steps to achieve them.  Your life’s purpose will come into focus through this process!

Step 3:  Be intentional.  Be decisive.  Don’t be negative.  Don’t tell yourself you have no goals.  Don’t tell yourself you have no talents.  Tell yourself that God created you for a reason.  He has given you life, and this is your time.  Your goal-setting progress will reinforce your purposeful living, as you continually seek God’s will and direction in your life.  You will accomplish goals and you will be content knowing that you are living your purpose in life!

The Devotion below is my favorite verse in the Bible.  If we truly believe God’s Word and accept the truth in this verse, then it doesn’t matter what has happened in the past, or how much time has gone by, or what your life circumstance is at this moment.  God will work all things together for your good.  That is the principle that should encourage your heart as you set goals and seek your purpose in life!

Devotion

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.  Romans 8:28

Prayer:
    
Lord, your Word is comforting and encouraging, and speaks right to our hearts.  I pray for those who feel as if they are leading lives without purpose.  Help them today to believe your Word.  Help them to see that you created them for a purpose!  You are able to work everything together for our good.  Help us to honor you by living purposeful lives.  Help us to set goals and intentionally take steps to achieve them.  Help us to keep our eyes on you, the Giver of Life and Purpose!  In Jesus’ name, Amen.


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