Where are you searching for purpose and meaning?
A - God's #2 purpose for everyone - Search for Him
S - "And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart." - Jeremiah 29:13 (NKJV)
A - Last time we looked at the what of our search for purpose, realizing it all begins with a personal relationship with God, through faith in Christ Jesus.
Today, let's look at where we tend to try to find purpose for our life. Could it be through a career, education, ministry, relationships/friendships, material possessions, status symbols, money, beauty or others' opinions? Sure, most of these things will bring a temporary sense of satisfaction, but what happens when these things/people are no longer a part of our life..then what?
We cannot depend on things and others to bring us purpose - they will always disappoint us! Remember the blueprint God placed within you before you were even born? True purpose and significance comes from building and living the life God planned for you.
Psalm 139:23 - David is asking God to search him and know his heart. Test him and know his anxious thoughts. Please understand that God knows your heart. He knows how much you want to please and serve Him. He knows the dreams you have for your life. Give Him ALL the anxious thoughts about your future today! Look to Him for your significance ~ not in other people, places and things!
P - Thank God for giving you your heart's dream and that He knows exactly what it is. Ask Him to help you understand what His plan is for you and to put that dream into action for His use and glory. Confess to God the people and things you have used in an attempt to give your life meaning and significance.
Next time....When are you searching?
Encouragement for Purpose-Full Living!
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