Igniting Your Purpose
Proverbs 19:21 (ESV): “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.”
Purpose: (n) Is the reason for which something is done, created or exists.
Everything Has Purpose, Purpose Creates Order.
The Purpose of a Thing Isn’t Determined By the Thing.
Purpose Is Determined By The Creator of the Thing.
Recap: Your Purpose Is Appointed By God, Anointed By God, Assisted By God and Planned By God
Himself. Every Purpose Has: A People, A Place and Promises.
Important Info Regarding Purpose:
Don’t Expect To Find Purpose If You’re Not Looking For It.
You Won’t Find Purpose on the Wrong Path.
Don’t Confuse Passions For Purpose.
Purpose Must Be A Priority.
Make Sure You’re On The Right Path, Psalm 16:11 (NASB 1995): “You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.”
Get An Appetite For the Word of God, Romans 10:17 (NKJV): “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Psalm 119:105 (NLT): “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.”
Get In Alignment With God’s Word, James 1:22 (NLT): “But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.”
Draw Near To God and He Will Draw Near To You, James 4:8 (NASB 1995): “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
Deuteronomy 30:19-20 (NLT): “Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live! You can make this choice by loving the LORD your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life.”
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Rev. Bryan A. Tomes
Crossroads Community Church
www.crossroadsconnects.com