Day 40 – Living With Purpose
Living on purpose is the only way to really live. Everything else is just existing. Most people struggle with three basic issues in life. The first is identity: “Who am I?” The second is importance: “Do I matter?” The third is impact: “What is my place in life?” The answers to all three questions are found in God’s five purposes for you. As we come to the end of our forty-day journey together, now that you know God’s purposes for your life, you will be blessed if you do them!
This probably means you will have to stop doing some other things. There are many “good” things you can do with your life, but God’s purposes are the five essentials you must do.
Unfortunately, it’s easy to get distracted and forget what is most important. It’s easy to drift away from what matters most and slowly get off course. To prevent this, you should develop a purpose statement for your life and then review it regularly.
WHAT IS A LIFE PURPOSE STATEMENT?
It’s a statement that summarizes God’s purposes for your life.In your own words you affirm your commitment to God’s five purposes for your life. A purpose statement is not a list of goals. Goals are temporary; purposes are eternal.
It’s a statement that points the direction of your life. Writing down your purposes on paper will force you to think specifically about the path of your life.
It’s a statement that defines “success” for you. It’s a statement that clarifies your roles. It’s a statement that expresses your shape.
LIFE’S FIVE GREATEST QUESTIONS
- What will be the center of my life? This is the question of worship. Who are you going to live for? What are you going to build your life around?
- What will be the character of my life?
- What will be the contribution of my life?
- What will be the communication of my life?
- What will be the community of my life?
As you consider your answers to these questions, include any Scriptures that speak to you about each of these purposes. Focus on God’s purposes for your life, not your plans, since that’s what will last forever.
THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE
Point to Ponder: Living with purpose is the only way to really live.
Verse to Remember: “For David … served the purpose of God in his own generation.” Acts 13:36 (NASB)
Question to Consider: When will I take the time to write down my answers to
life’s five great questions? When will I put my purpose on paper?
