40 Days Of Purpose Daily Lessons

DAY 42

DAY 41

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE POINT TO PONDER: Living with purpose is the only way to really live. VERSE TO REMEMBER: “For David . . . served the purpose of God in his own generation.” ACTS 13:36 (NASB) QUESTION TO CONSIDER: When will I take the time to write down my answers to life’s five great questions? When will I put my purpose on paper?

DAY 40

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE POINT TO PONDER: Living with purpose is the only way to really live. VERSE TO REMEMBER: “For David . . . served the purpose of God in his own generation.” ACTS 13:36 (NASB) QUESTION TO CONSIDER: When will I take the time to write down my answers to life’s five great questions? When will I put my purpose on paper?

DAY 39

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE POINT TO PONDER: Blessed are the balanced. VERSE TO REMEMBER: Live life with a due sense of responsibility, not as those who do not know the meaning of life but as those who do.” EPHESIANS 5:15 (PH) QUESTION TO CONSIDER: Which of the four activities will I begin in order to stay on track and balance God’s five purposes for my life?

DAY 38

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE POINT TO PONDER: The Great Commission is my commission. VERSE TO REMEMBER: “Send us around the world with the news of your saving power and your eternal plan for all mankind.” PSALM 67:2 (LB) QUESTION TO CONSIDER: What steps can I take to prepare to go on a short-term missions experience in the next year?

DAY 37

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE POINT TO PONDER: God wants to say something to the world through me. VERSE TO REMEMBER: “Be ready at all times to answer anyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you, but do it with gentleness and respect.” 1 PETER 3:15B - 16 (TEV) QUESTION TO CONSIDER: As I reflect on my personal story, who does God want me to share it with?

DAY 36

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE POINT TO PONDER: I was made for a mission. VERSE TO REMEMBER: “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” MATTHEW 28:19 - 20 (NIV) QUESTION TO CONSIDER: What fears have kept me from fulfilling the mission God made me to accomplish? What keeps me from telling others the Good News?

DAY 35

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE POINT TO PONDER: God works best when I admit my weakness. VERSE TO REMEMBER: “My grace is sufficient for you, my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9A (NIV) QUESTION TO CONSIDER: Am I limiting God’s power in my life by trying to hide my weaknesses? What do I need to be honest about in order to help others?

DAY 34

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE POINT TO PONDER: To be a servant I must think like a servant. VERSE TO REMEMBER: “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.” PHILIPPIANS 2:5 (NIV) QUESTION TO CONSIDER: Am I usually more concerned about being served or finding ways to serve others?

DAY 33

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE POINT TO PONDER: I serve God by serving others. VERSE TO REMEMBER: “If you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.” MATTHEW 10:42 (NLT) QUESTION TO CONSIDER: Which of the six characteristics of real servants offers the greatest challenge to me?

DAY 32

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE POINT TO PONDER: God deserves my best. VERSE TO REMEMBER: “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” 2 TIMOTHY 2:15 (NIV) QUESTION TO CONSIDER: How can I make the best use of what God has given me?

DAY 31

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE POINT TO PONDER: Nobody else can be me. VERSE TO REMEMBER: “God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings.” 1 PETER 4:10 (LB) QUESTION TO CONSIDER: What God-given ability or personal experience can I offer to my church?

DAY 30

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE POINT TO PONDER: I was shaped for serving God. VERSE TO REMEMBER: “God works through different men in different ways, but it is the same God who achieves his purposes through them all.” 1 CORINTHIANS 12:6 (PH) QUESTION TO CONSIDER: In what way can I see myself passionately serving others and loving it?

DAY 29

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE POINT TO PONDER: Service is not optional. VERSE TO REMEMBER: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” EPHESIANS 2:10 (NIV) QUESTION TO CONSIDER: What is holding me back from accepting God's call to serve him?

DAY 28

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE POINT TO PONDER: There are no shortcuts to maturity. VERSE TO REMEMBER: “God began doing a good work in you, and I am sure he will continue it until it is finished when Jesus Christ comes again.” PHILIPPIANS 1:6 (NCV) QUESTION TO CONSIDER: In what area of my spiritual growth do I need to be more patient and persistent?