Seven Principles of Purpose<\/span><\/strong>
\n By Bruce Edwards<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Designed <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nYou have been designed by God.\u00a0 He is the creator and we are His creation.\u00a0 He is the potter and we are the clay.\u00a0 The first principle of purpose is understanding you have been designed for a purpose by God.\u00a0 There are no mistakes and no spare parts with God.\u00a0 He has designed each of us with a specific purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Discovered<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe second principle of purpose is to discover what God created you for.\u00a0 Your assignment is find the life you were born to live.\u00a0\u00a0 Purpose must be discovered. God has created a race for you to run.\u00a0 Your gifts, abilities and passions will be keys to your purpose.\u00a0 Your purpose will always involve people and building the kingdom of God. Now discover your purpose and run your race to the finish.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Directed<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nFulfilling your purpose requires being directed by God.\u00a0 He directs the steps of the righteous.\u00a0 He knows the beginning from the end.\u00a0 There is nothing hid from Him.\u00a0 Unless the Lord build the house they labor in vain.\u00a0 It is not our plan or our will that needs to be accomplished but His plan and His will for our lives. When we allow Him to direct us we are able to navigate the ocean of life avoiding the icebergs along the way and sailing through the storms to reach our destiny and accomplish our purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Dependent<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nGod is your source.\u00a0 He is Jehovah Jireh your provider.\u00a0 He has seen ahead and made provision for what is needed to fulfill your purpose.\u00a0 Instead of worrying about the necessities of life and becoming preoccupied with our needs God wants us to look to Him and be dependent on Him.\u00a0 Your life and purpose are important to Him and He is committed to take care of you.. Jesus taught us how to live dependent on God in the Sermon on the Mount.\u00a0 (Matthew 6:25-30).<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Devoted<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nLife is not just about doing. Life is about being. Purpose requires you to be wholly devoted to God.\u00a0 You have be called and set apart for His purpose. What kind of a person are you? What are you becoming? Our actions are a reflection of what we believe and who we are. Character matters. It is foundational to successful living and living a life of purpose. God has called us to become more Jesus. Our character is to reflect the character qualities of Christ.\u00a0 If you are going to live a life of purpose be fully devoted!<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Diligent <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nPurpose requires you be diligent in carrying out your assignment.\u00a0 God expects us to work.\u00a0 Even in the Garden of Eden, God assigned work to Adam. \u201cThe Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it\u201d (Genesis 2:15). Work has always been part of God\u2019s plan for mankind. Idleness and laziness are destructive to purpose. God wants us to work and He wants us to work wholeheartedly. God blesses what we put our hand to.\u00a0 You will have to be diligent in all you do to totally fulfill God\u2019s purpose for your life.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Disciplined<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nDiscipline determines destiny.\u00a0 Self discipline is where the rubber meets the road in truly living a life of purpose. Without discipline, the distractions of life become major roadblocks to fulfilling God\u2018s purpose for our life. As followers of Christ we must exercise self-control and restraint.\u00a0 We must keep the goal before us. (1 Cor. 9:23-27). Simply wanting to fulfill God\u2019s will for our lives is not enough. It is discipline, not just desire, which determines your destiny.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keeping God and His purpose as the priority in your life is critical in fulfilling purpose.<\/span>
\nWhat is the center of your life? Career, money, your spouse, your children, a friend, your job, hobby, or some other thing. God tells us that this position is to be His and His alone. He is to be the center of your life. It takes a disciplined life to maintain the right priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Lord designed you for a special purpose, one that will satisfy you like no other. Don\u2019t allow your natural desires to hinder your ability to reach His purpose for you. The sacrifices of a well-disciplined life are nothing in comparison to the rewards of fulfilling your God-given destiny. <\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nYou are Christ\u2019s ambassador on assignment to this world. God wants you to be salt and light to a needy world. He wants you to bring people to Him as they observe your life and as you demonstrate His truth. God tells us our purpose for life is to please Him. As we live to please God, we will experience fulfillment as a by-product of pursuing His true purpose for life.<\/span><\/p>\n

You are here to make a contribution through the life and the abilities God has given you. God has carefully planned what He wants you to accomplish in the lives of those He has placed in your path.. There are needs within the world and the body of Christ that you have been specifically designed and equipped to fulfill. You have a purpose.\u00a0 Apply these seven principles in your life to achieve your purpose<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Seven Principles of Purpose By Bruce Edwards 1. Designed You have been designed by God.\u00a0 He is the creator and we are His creation.\u00a0 He is the potter and we are the clay.\u00a0 The first principle of purpose is understanding you have been designed for a purpose by God.\u00a0 There are no mistakes and no spare parts with God.\u00a0 He – Click to Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":5,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_ti_tpc_template_sync":false,"_ti_tpc_template_id":"","footnotes":""},"folder":[],"yoast_head":"\n