HOW TO FULFILL YOUR GOD-GIVEN PURPOSE
There are 3 major keys you need to fulfill your purpose. They are:
1. Dependence on God
This is the state of needing the help and support of God in order to survive or be successful. It refers to trusting the Lord with all your heart and leaning not on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5)
God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. (Matthew 5:3; NLT)
Stop leading yourself; let God lead you. Stop being the alpha and omega of your decisions; let God guide you. If you want to fulfill your God-given purpose, you must take the back seat and let God drive you. (Mark 1:12)
O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself it is not in man that walked to direct his steps. (Jeremiah 10:23; KJV)
2. Obedience God.
To obey is to do ‘hat you are told or expected to do. It is simple, common sense to know that you cannot disobey God and expect His plans for your life to be fulfilled. You have to cooperate with Him. Obey His Word. Obey whatever He tells you.
Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. (Matt 4:4; KJV)
Obedience always attracts blessings but disobedience brings curses. (Deuteronomy 11:26-28
3. Patience for God
It is not enough to depend on God and obey Him; without patience you will truncate Gods will for your life. Many have married the wrong people, landed in trouble and even lost their lives because of impatience. They just couldn’t wait any longer and, they paid dearly for it.
For ye have need of patience, that, after e have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. (Hebrews 10:36; KJV)
Abraham, the father of faith, nearly failed in God’s purpose for his life because he became impatient. Although God’s will eventually came to pass, the product of his impatience is still a thorn in the flesh of his miracle- child even after thousands of years. God may not do it when you expect Him to but please though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. (Habakkuk 2:3b.
Next week, by the grace of God, we will continue in our search for purpose
Considering Destiny Relationships that are vital for the fulfillment of Purpose. Till then, stay blessed. FADEHAN ADEDEM
Sunday, November 15, 2009
IN SERACH FOR A PURPOSE 4
IN SEARCH OF PURPOSE 4
How are you? Hope you are fine. The other time we considered the manual and its importance in the discovery of purpose. I believe you were blessed. Let’s continue our journey today by considering this portion of the Scriptures.
I know my plans towards you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11; NIV)
STEPS TO DISCOVERING GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE.
1. Realize you were created for a purpose.
‘Thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” (Revelation 4:llb; KJV) .
2. Recognize also that God has incredible plans for you.
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for theth that love him. (1
Corinthians 2:9; KJV)
3. Pray and keep praying for God to reveal the purpose and plans He has for you.
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that ask received; and he that seek find; and to him that knock it shall be opened: (Matthew 7:7-8; KJV)
4. Be obsessed and extremely passionate about His purpose and plans.
“You will find me if you seek me with all your heart (when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else),”
5. Get busy loving God, knowing Him and serving Him.
But, on the contrary, as the Scripture says, What eye has not seen and ear has not heard and has not entered into the heart of man, [ that] God has prepared (made and keeps ready) for those who lbve Him [ hold Him in affectionate reverence, promptly obeying Him arid, gratefully recognizing the benefits He has bestowed]. (1 Corinthians 2:9; Amplified)
I hope you’ve been blessed and inspired. By the grace of God, we will consider vital keys that are necessary for the fulfillment of purpose next week. I pray that the Lord will perfect that which concerns you’in Jesus name.
Till then, remain blessed..
ADEDEJI FADEHAN
How are you? Hope you are fine. The other time we considered the manual and its importance in the discovery of purpose. I believe you were blessed. Let’s continue our journey today by considering this portion of the Scriptures.
I know my plans towards you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11; NIV)
STEPS TO DISCOVERING GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE.
1. Realize you were created for a purpose.
‘Thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” (Revelation 4:llb; KJV) .
2. Recognize also that God has incredible plans for you.
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for theth that love him. (1
Corinthians 2:9; KJV)
3. Pray and keep praying for God to reveal the purpose and plans He has for you.
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that ask received; and he that seek find; and to him that knock it shall be opened: (Matthew 7:7-8; KJV)
4. Be obsessed and extremely passionate about His purpose and plans.
“You will find me if you seek me with all your heart (when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else),”
5. Get busy loving God, knowing Him and serving Him.
But, on the contrary, as the Scripture says, What eye has not seen and ear has not heard and has not entered into the heart of man, [ that] God has prepared (made and keeps ready) for those who lbve Him [ hold Him in affectionate reverence, promptly obeying Him arid, gratefully recognizing the benefits He has bestowed]. (1 Corinthians 2:9; Amplified)
I hope you’ve been blessed and inspired. By the grace of God, we will consider vital keys that are necessary for the fulfillment of purpose next week. I pray that the Lord will perfect that which concerns you’in Jesus name.
Till then, remain blessed..
ADEDEJI FADEHAN
IN SEARCH FOR A PURPOSE 3
Discovering purpose is not as difficult as most people think. In fact, it is very simple. If give you a gadget whose functions and purpose you don’t know as a gift, what would you do? Are you going to throw it away or simply abandon it? I don’t think so. The wisest and simplest thing for you to do is to refer to the manual. The gadget’s manual would clearly explain its purpose and functions. You may know practically nothing about the gadget initially but by the time you are through with the manual, you would have clearly understood its purpose and how to use it.
Just like every gadget has a manual, every one of us a manual. This manual was written by our manufacturer (God) so that we might find purpose and understand how to live our lives. This manual is not in Heaven or somewhere far away. It is always available and accessible. I’m referring to the Bible. Yes! The Bible is more than a religious book. It is God’s manual for your life.
Most of us barely read the manuals that accompany our gadgets because we usually consider it unnecessary to do so and we learn to use our gadgets by trial and error. The only time we refer to a gadget's manual is when we find it difficult to understand a particular function. This does not only amount to us shortchanging ourselves, it sometimes lead to the destruction of these gadgets. People spend money and time trying to fix things that could have been avoided if the gadgets’ manuals have been read in the first place.
Most of us barely read the Bible too. We usually don’t see a need for it or like we sometimes say “we are too busy”. Consequently, we live our lives by trial and error. We run our lives the way we like and we say “it’s my life”. No! It’s not your life. It’s a trust you will account for at the end of the day. It’s a soft loan. Just like a trustee does not use a property in his care the way he likes, you are not permitted to use your life the way you like. You must use it the way the owner (God) wants.
The reason many people spend money, time, tears and pains trying to fix their health, businesses, marriages and homes is that they ignore God's manual. Many sicknesses, marital problems, business failures and sudden death would have been avoided if adequate attention had been paid to God's manual - the Bible.
The Bible is more than you think it is. It is more than a book of religious creeds. It is a book that contains the answers to all questions and the solutions to all problems. The Bible contains everything you need to have a blissful time both here on earth and in heaven. Through it, I’ve learn to live above sicknesses and diseases. Challenges come but they don’t overcome! The Bible is beyond description. I never knew until I began devoting attention to it. Oh! How I wish everybody knows this truth. It would make the world a much better place. We will continue our search for purpose next week but till then keep reading the manual. BY ADEDEJI FADEHAN
Just like every gadget has a manual, every one of us a manual. This manual was written by our manufacturer (God) so that we might find purpose and understand how to live our lives. This manual is not in Heaven or somewhere far away. It is always available and accessible. I’m referring to the Bible. Yes! The Bible is more than a religious book. It is God’s manual for your life.
Most of us barely read the manuals that accompany our gadgets because we usually consider it unnecessary to do so and we learn to use our gadgets by trial and error. The only time we refer to a gadget's manual is when we find it difficult to understand a particular function. This does not only amount to us shortchanging ourselves, it sometimes lead to the destruction of these gadgets. People spend money and time trying to fix things that could have been avoided if the gadgets’ manuals have been read in the first place.
Most of us barely read the Bible too. We usually don’t see a need for it or like we sometimes say “we are too busy”. Consequently, we live our lives by trial and error. We run our lives the way we like and we say “it’s my life”. No! It’s not your life. It’s a trust you will account for at the end of the day. It’s a soft loan. Just like a trustee does not use a property in his care the way he likes, you are not permitted to use your life the way you like. You must use it the way the owner (God) wants.
The reason many people spend money, time, tears and pains trying to fix their health, businesses, marriages and homes is that they ignore God's manual. Many sicknesses, marital problems, business failures and sudden death would have been avoided if adequate attention had been paid to God's manual - the Bible.
The Bible is more than you think it is. It is more than a book of religious creeds. It is a book that contains the answers to all questions and the solutions to all problems. The Bible contains everything you need to have a blissful time both here on earth and in heaven. Through it, I’ve learn to live above sicknesses and diseases. Challenges come but they don’t overcome! The Bible is beyond description. I never knew until I began devoting attention to it. Oh! How I wish everybody knows this truth. It would make the world a much better place. We will continue our search for purpose next week but till then keep reading the manual. BY ADEDEJI FADEHAN
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