In Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Life, he opens up the 40-day journey by saying “It’s Not About You”.
Say what???
Life is not about me? But….what is life about then? I mean…..I have desires, needs, dreams, goals!!! Come on now!
Yes, we all have desires, needs, dreams, and goals. But WHERE did we get these things come from and WHY are we pursuing them in the first place?
God GAVE THEM TO YOU!! God gave everyone a purpose. God gives all of us dreams and desires and goals.
But, LIFE IS NOT ALL ABOUT YOU.
See, as a human being, we need each other. WE need each other for living. We need each other for encouragement, fellowship, and getting through the tough times. No one can do life alone. They may say they can–but they can’t.
What is your purpose?
What are your dreams?
Ask God.
Ask your most trusted allies.
Friends, we live in tough times. Let’s face it!! The economy stinks, jobs are hard to find, and some families are all living together under one roof. One thing that we need during times like these are purpose. If we do not have purpose, we are just breathing and going through each day—-just getting by. Who wants to just get by? Why not find our purpose?
Here is how to find your purpose:
1. Pray-It sounds like a Sunday School answer. And it is! 🙂 Pray for God to show you what he wants from you. Are you in the right job? Do you need to prune some of the branches on your tree of relationships?
2. Discuss-Talk to trusted friends and advisers. Remember this: Look at your friend’s lifestyle. If your friend does WHATEVER they can to get ahead in life; you probably do not want to seek advice from them. Compare morals. Not in a Pharisee-type way but in a realistic manner.
3. Explore-Look at your education, your passions, how you spend your time. This will show you what REALLY SETS YOU ON FIRE!!!
4. Action-Take a leap of faith. Why sit around and wait for things to happen? There are two kinds of people: people that sit around and complain about what should be done AND people that make things happen.
Java and Jesus 