The Are You Living On Purpose?

“He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.” There it is folks, it’s right here in black and white. If God has called us, He will equip us to accomplish it. That takes so much pressure off of us. Once you can step into that truth, you simply have to open your eyes and look back over your life. Ask yourself: what have you consistently done well? What do you love to do? With that answer in mind, go do it! Do what you love to do and use that to bring glory to your creator. So many of us know that we have a gift. Weather that gift is crunching numbers, creating short-films, baking the perfect cake, or teaching a class of screaming kids on a weekly basis, we mostly know that we have a gift of some kind. That is only the first step though, and it’s unfortunately where so many people stop. As Lucado says: “We accept the gift, but ignore the giver. We promote self. We parade up and down the isle ‘Hey look at me!’ When we centerstage our selves and don't give a lick about God… dare we expect anything short of chaos? He entrusts us with gifts, so that we can make Him known.” What it all boils down to is one pretty powerful thought, and that is this, He endows us with gifts so that we can make Him known. Period. Every person on the face of this planet has been given something to do to show who God

Developing a meaningful purpose in life, is a very strong driving force that can often be underestimated. Without a purpose, living can easily become mere existence.

I must find my calling if I am to truly live my life to the fullest and to live out God’s plan for my life. God is the only one who can help me find my purpose. He has had a plan for my life long before I was even born and that God has a purpose for me that no one else could fulfill. “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future, Jeremiah 29:11” (NIV). This means that no matter what I do as long as I am in accordance with God’s will, everything will turn out for the best in the end. God has promised to give me hope and a future and to bless my life. “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). With this knowledge I know that God has created me exactly the way I should be and that he has given me talents and skills enough to do all he asks of me to do.

As humans, it’s in our nature to look for the meaning in our lives. Our minds are very complex and allow us the gift but also the despair of contemplating our existence and purpose in this world. Nowadays, it’s common for us to go on journeys to find the purpose of one’s life and to discover themselves and find direction for their future. In the article “Authentic purpose: the spiritual infrastructure of life” by Corey L.M. Keyes, Keyes explores the reason on why finding a purpose has become so key to one’s health and the different ways that we find purpose in our lives.

Each stage in puzzle building was comparable to a stage in the process of our Crucible Company project. The first stage of puzzle building is the hardest, it’s when people struggle, especially if there is no plan. Our class started off the Crucible company project by discussing ideas with raised voices whilst trying to find a common idea. Our ideas were puzzle pieces, and we had dumped them all out and now were scrambling to sort through them. Once puzzle building begins and the timer starts, groups assign roles utilizing specialization and the puzzle building process begins. Our class made sure to divide into groups to try and sort out all of our ideas as well as create questions. Stage two of puzzle building is all about building a solid foundation, the corners. The corners create a basis for the puzzle and pieces than start to click into place easier after that. Our class made sure our ideas were clicking together and designed a solid basis, of questions created by groups, and the scavenger hunt creation started. Stage three, which consists of getting the middle part of the puzzle built and finished. For many groups stage three is one of the harder

When you sit down to put together a puzzle, it can sometimes be a little overwhelming. So many

Without this, one lacks purpose their life becomes

“We all long to be in the flourishing section, but we stay in the safe section”(Mr. Mustard.) I want to be able to stand up for what is right no matter who it is for or when it is. “ For I know the plans I have for you, Declares the Lord, Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future(Bible Gateway.) This is has helped through this year because it has helped me to know that I am the temple of God and I am the body of Christ. I know that my plans and God’s plans are different. I learned that through this year. I always wanted to make my own plans like I will study this or I want to do this. But it I have found out that it doesn't work that way. I know I have to believe in him and he will show me the way. “Also tht I am the body of Christ, when God looks down onto this earth, He will look down on us and see the image of Christ in us”(Pastor Matt.) That just blew my mind, I don’t know why, but it did. That is why I want to grow more in my faith and my action because we all are made in Christ image, and we should fulfill

Next, we need to have a connection with our savior. When we receive Christ as our Lord and Savior we will receive meaning and purpose in our life. When we choose to connect with

Many people are not aware of their purpose and I think the closer a person gets to God, the more he understands his purpose. Purpose helps one to walk worthy of the gospel. With God, all things are possible and His love will help one to be a partner in the gospel. Statement # 7 (From The Cradle, The Cross, and The Crown Chapter 14, Loc 17217 of 28382, 1st Paragraph) “Jesus was God-yet he humbled himself, not once but repeatedly, in an ever-descending sequence: from God to man; from man to slave; from obedient slave to death- a death on an ignominious Roman

It is so interesting to see on paper and in words something that many people struggle with. When it comes down to it if we really don’t know exactly why we are here. Even firm followers of Christ will sometimes question what their purpose of being here is. However, when we are in the classroom or out in the world we can know complex processes and facts about the most obscure things. I believe that by believing in God and knowing that he has a plan for you helps you to find a true home in him and to start to find a reason why you are

I believe that human being’s all have an underlining purpose in life and it is within their nature to realize their potential and fulfill their goals. Human beings are driven to seek wholeness in their lives and that will always be a continuing journey for most humans. Humans adapt to life’s changes as they encounter various challenges. How one handles those various situations; will directly affect their behavior and personality. I believe humans are capable of dictating the outcome of their destiny.

Even I have been guilty of this idea of what the meaning of my existence is supposed to

Life has no meaning if you don't have the urge to wake up the next morning to see the next day. Many people live their lives unhappy since they have no purpose or meaning to fulfill or satisfy their needs. Purpose to me is something to live for and something to look forward to in life. Without purpose and meaning in life there is no point of living at all. Recently in the existentialism unit we’ve been reading, I learned that without a passion to live, one’s life means nothing and is a waste of a soul. Based on the previous books I’ve read, I learned I am happy because I have things to look forward to in life and to wake up the next morning to enjoy the new day. Three elements that give me purpose and meaning in my life are my family, my

Our purpose in life is to serve God. Jesus gave us the Great Commission at the end of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Matthew 28: 16-20 18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”