Living with Purpose

Day Forty
Thinking about My Purpose

Points 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?
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What Is a Life Purpose Statement?

• It's a statement that summarizes God's purposes for your life.


• It's a statement that points the direction 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?
  
  
  • This is the question of discipleship.
  
  
  • What kind of person will you be?


• What will be the contribution of my life?
  
  
  • This is the question of service.
  
  
  • What will be your ministry in the Body of Christ?
  
  
  • What would be your best role in the family of God?
  
  
  • How can you make a difference?
  
  
  • Is there a specific group in the Body that I am shaped to serve?


• What will be the communication of my life?
  
  
  • This is the question of your mission to unbelievers.


• What will be the community of my life?
  
  
  • This is the question of fellowship.
  
  
  • How will you demonstrate your committment to other believers and connection to the family of God?
  
  
  • Where will you practice the "one another" commands with other Christians?
  
  
  • To which church family will you be joined as a functioning member?