DISCOVERING YOUR GOD-GIVEN PURPOSE! - PART 2.

 EVERYDAY IN THE WORD!

THURSDAY JULY 07, 2022.

SUBJECT : DISCOVERING YOUR GOD-GIVEN PURPOSE! - PART 2.

Memory verse: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you, I ordained you a prophet to the nations."  (Jeremiah 1 vs 5.)

READ: Psalms 139 vs 13 - 17: 

139:13: For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb.

139:14: I will praise You; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are Your works; and that my soul knows very well.

139:15: My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.

139:16: Your eyes saw my substance, being yet informed. And in Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them.

139:17: How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them!

INTIMATION: 

As earlier stated yesterday, the major purpose of God creating us is to give Him glory. All the purposes we are to serve must bring glory to God. It is a right thing to bring glory to God because there is no one greater who is worthy of trust, adoration, and worship. Therefore, for the Christian, we are to live to bring glory to God, and how we do that is through prayer and study of His Word, the Bible, so that we might better know what He has for us. Continuing from yesterday, I will be discussing more ways to glorify God in your everyday life.

5. Leading A Christlike Life

Once we learn to lead a life that is Christ-centered, then we will understand how we can glorify God in all things. In this way, we can lead a purpose driven life for God. Any lifestyle devoid of lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life is a Christlike lifestyle. When you are engulfed in pursuing worldly things like money, power, women, and status without realizing how temporary they are, you are leading a purposeless life because this world and therein will one day pass away. Therefore, live in this world with eternity consciousness, and your life will be pleasing to the Lord and God will direct your steps to be in conformity with His predetermined purposes you are created to serve. 

6: Examine your gifts

The gifts God gave you are also road signs to where God is directing you to. Have you ever considered your talents and gifts? Do you get a kick out of soccer? Are you a strategic thinker? A great listener? Can you motivate others to action with your words? Are you skilled at building things? I suggest making a list of the things and activities that interest you in which you excel. You can also ask yourself, “What’s the one thing that I do better than others?” This can also clue you in to your God-given purpose.

The gifts God gives us are like little seeds planted inside us, but for them to grow we have to use them. This means that if you can’t identify which “Gift Seeds” God has given you, try doing new things that interest you. Through these new experiences, God will reveal more to you about who you are and how He has called you to serve Him.

7: Examine your passions

Identify the things and/or circumstances that emotionally revive you. If you could ask yourself what makes you angry, joyful, excited or passionate, what would you say? Take note of when your emotions are moved; these times can be a sign of your God-given purpose. For instance, I am always very deeply perturbed when I see fellow human beings suffering and in deep want. When I hear about little children being abused, I get angry. When someone tells me a story about loyal love, I am deeply moved. Talking about Christ stirs me up. 

When coupled with my talents, these passions point in the direction of my purpose of written and spoken communication about things that deeply impact people on a spiritual and emotional level. Pray. Ask God to show you the things that move you and make a list. And remember, He wants you to discover His purpose for you more than you do.

8: Listen to others

Listening to what others say about your gifts can be a road sign from God to show you your purpose; so when someone notices or comments on one of your talents, take note. God may be trying to tell you something through His people. There are times, however, when we shouldn’t listen to what others say. But when what they say about us agrees with our passions, internal convictions, gifting and what God has already revealed to us, it can be a solid indication of our God-given purpose.

Prayer: Abba Father, I know You have wired me with special talents, and abilities for the purposes You intend I will serve You and others in line with the glorious destiny You have bestowed on me. Give me the grace to identify these things that I may serve You and others acceptably so as to achieve the purpose(s) You created me to serve, in Jesus’ Name I have prayed, Amen.

PRAISE THE LORD!