The Purpose Driven Life – Part 6 – 10
As you know I am reading Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose Driven Life.
Great book. I’m learning a lot about God, Jesus Christ and about myself.
Day 6: Life on Earth is a Temporary Assignment
Point To Ponder: This World is Not My Home
Verse To Remember: "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV)
Question To Consider: How should the fact that life on earth is just a temporary assignment change the way I am living right now?
Day 7: The Reason For Everything – Bring Glory To God
Point To Ponder: It’s All For Him
Verse To Remember: "For everything comes from God alone. Everything lives by his power, and everything is for his glory." Romans 11:36 (LB)
Question To Consider: Where in my daily routine can I become more aware of God’s glory?
So this begs the question. How do your bring glory to God?
- We bring glory to God by worshipping him.
- We bring God glory by loving other believers.
- We bring God glory by becoming like Christ.
- We bring God glory by serving others with our gifts.
- We bring God glory by telling others about him.
Day 8: Planned for God’s Pleasure
Point To Ponder: I was planned for God’s pleasure
Verse To Remember: "The Lord takes pleasure in his people." Psalm 149:4a (TEV)
Question To Consider: What common task could I start doing as if I were doing it directly for Jesus?
Day 9: What Makes God Smile?
Point To Ponder: God smiles when I trust him
Verse To Remember: "The Lord is pleased with those who worship him and trust his love." Psalm 147:11 (CEV)
Question To Consider: Since God knows what is best, in what areas of my life do I need to trust him most?
Day 10: The Heart of Worship
Point To Ponder: The heart of worship is surrender.
Verse To Remember: "Surrender your whole being to him to be used for righteous purposes." Roman 6:13b (TEV)
Question To Consider: What are of my life am I holding back from God?
That’s it for this week. But some pretty powerful observations. I especially enjoyed day 7. I have had question about worship and having this information has helped me.
