Do you realize that you were created by a loving Heavenly
Father for a specific reason? Have you figured out your God-ordained purpose
yet?
“For
we are God’s masterpiece created in the Messiah Jesus to perform good actions
that God prepared long ago to be our way of life.” (Ephesians
2:10, ISV)
“People were
created to be loved. Things were created to be used. The reason why the world
is in chaos, is because things are being loved and people are being used.” (John Green,
author of Looking for Alaska)Anytime you need to figure out the purpose of something, make your beginning point your loving Heavenly Father. Remember, you were made for God’s purpose (and not the reverse).
“He made everything in the sky
and on the earth. He made the things which can be seen and the things which
cannot be seen. That means angels, kings, great powers, and rulers. They were
all made by Him and for Him.” (Colossians 1:16, New Testament WE)
“If all men are made in God's reflection, then why
do some people continue to acknowledge only what is in their part of the
mirror? If every man was created equal and in the image of God, then how can
any man claim that one race is better than another?” (Suzy
Kassem, author of Rise up and Salute the Sun: the
Writings of Suzy Kassem)
One fact is certain: your primary aim in life is always to
adore and glorify your loving Heavenly Father.
“For
everything comes from God alone. Everything lives by his power, and everything
is for his glory. To him be glory evermore.” (Romans
11:35, TLB)
“When
your life is filled with the desire to see the holiness in everyday life,
something magical happens. Ordinary life becomes extraordinary, and the very
process of life begins to nourish your soul.”
(Rabbi Harold Kushner)
It’s crucial to serve others with the unique gifts
a loving
Heavenly Father has bestowed on you to be used for Him.
“Use
whatever gift you’ve received for the
good of one another so that you can show yourselves to be good stewards
of God’s grace in all its varieties.” (1
Peter 4:10, VOICE)
“Our prime purpose in this life is to help
others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.” (Dalai Lama)
The design God has given for
your life will determine your happiness and the direction your life will
ultimately take. (Don’t allow others to make this important decision for you,
but instead listen only to a loving Heavenly Father’s voice in your
heart.)
“Each
person should test their own work and be happy with doing a good job and not
compare themselves with others.” (Galatians
6:4, CEB)
“We determine our destiny by the actions we take today.” (Catherine Pulsifer)
I think we each have a personal sweet spot as well. It's the state of mind in which we experience the most joy and satisfaction in being ourselves. And from that place of pleasure and joy in being ourselves, energy arises to flow out into our day bringing with it the depth and resonance of our own beingness, bringing with it blessing.” (David Spangler) [i]
[i] Inspired by the sermon “Made
in Heaven” Sunday, June 11, 2017 Pastor Dave Jansen CenterPoint Gahanna Church
Gahanna, OH.
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