NOTES:

Everything was created through him and for him.

Colossians 1:15–16 (NLT)

Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.

Ephesians 1:11 (NLT)

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)   

WHY PURPOSE MATTERS

1. Knowing your purpose gives MEANING to your life.
2. Knowing your purpose SIMPLIFIES your life.
3. Knowing your purpose FOCUSES your life.
4. Knowing your purpose MOTIVATES your life.
5. Knowing your purpose prepares you for ETERNITY.

DETERMINING PURPOSE

God has a purpose for you - but it’s not ABOUT YOU.

God has a purpose for you -  and it’s MOSTLY about what He’s DOING IN YOU.

God has a purpose for you - and if you SURRENDER to it, he will FULFILL it.

WHY ARE WE HERE?

To bring Him GLORY.

For I have made them for my glory. It was I who created them…

Isaiah 43:7

BOTTOM LINE:

You cannot ARRIVE at your purpose if you BEGIN with yourself.

THE CHALLENGE:

What is ONE WAY you will GLORIFY GOD this week?