It's Not All About You....
A - "If you want to know why you were placed on this planet, you must begin with God. You were born by his purpose and for his purpose." ~ Rick Warren
S - "...What does the Lord your God require of you? He requires only that you fear the Lord your God, and live in a way that pleases him, and love him and serve him with all your heart and soul." ~ Deuteronomy 10:12
A - Have you been thinking that this life you are living is really all about you? Is it your main focus to get everything you want and think you deserve? Does it upset you when your plans are interrupted by God?
Your purpose in life is not all about you and what you want. It's not about you and what makes you feel good about yourself. "The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It's far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and amibitions. If you want to know why you were placed on this planet, you must begin with God. You were born by his purpose and for his purpose." ~ Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life
According to today's verse, if you choose to do what it says, what is required will keep you focused on God and off yourself. He requires that you 1) fear Him (respect & honor Him for who He is) 2) live in a way that pleases Him 3) love Him and 4) serve Him with your everything! If you are truly ready to move forward along the path to His purposes, you must put your own selfish ambitions aside and surrender, commit, trust and obey God instead. We know what God asks of us....let's respond to His calling and DO IT!!
P - Sometimes the Enemy will use pride as a stumbling block to trip you up. Acknowledging this life is not all about you and that it's by and for God's purposes that you were born, requires humility on your part. Ask God to show you areas where you struggle with wanting things your own way! Ask Him to replace that selfishness with a love and desire to do things His way!
I received a neat story from my aunt in Maine who receives these devotions. Check it out on our Prayer and Praise page and let me know if you want me to add anything for you tonia@pathfinderministries.org
Next time.....Preparing for Your Purpose
Encouragement for Purpose-Full Living!
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