Day 40: Living With Purpose

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"Now the hand of the Lord is against you. You are going to be blind for a time, not even able to see the light of the sun.   Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand."  Acts 13:11

We are not meant to merely exist but to really live.  The last 39 days have defined God's purpose for our lives, offered direction, defined success as not being a societal norm, clarified our roles and our shape.  It has detailed the five questions of our purpose-driven life.
  1. What will be the center of my life?
    • This is our worship.  There is nothing stronger in life to keep us together when we feel it all starts to fall apart-not family, career, money or hobbies.  God takes away the worry and fills us with peace.
  2. What will be the character of my life?
    • Who you are is more important than what you do!  Making a list of characteristics you would like to work on and develop is a great start.
  3. What will be the contribution of my life?
    • This is our service.  We have now discovered our S.H.A.P.E. and passions.  Find a place you can contribute with all your heart and soul.
  4. What will be the communication of my life?
    • This is our mission.  Parents can start with their children.  So many of us have friends and family where we can encourage God's image and word.
  5. What will be the community of my life? 
    • This is our fellowship.  Find a group or spiritual partner as a connection to God's family.
Taking time to write our answers to these five questions will give you a path.  The secondary issues of money, where you live, and whom you marry should support these purposes and is your choice.  Let God use you and you fulfill His will within your generation. 

"For this is what the Lord has commanded us:  'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'"  Acts 13:47

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