Our church, and four others in our town, began the 40 Days of Purpose on Sunday. It's based on Rick Warren's book The Purpose Driven Life. The daily reading for today is one that caused me to really reflect, so I thought it might do the same for you... if you are interested, then read on.
All of the information below came directly from the book:
The 5 most common factors that DRIVE people in their lives-
Guilt- running and hiding from shame, sub-conciously sabotaging success. We are products of our past, but we don't have to be prisoners of it.
Resentment and anger- clam up or explode on others. Those who have hurt you in the past can NOT continue to hurt you now, unless you hold on to the pain through resentment. \
Fear- miss great opportunities b/c of the fear of venturing out. You must move against fear w/ the weapons of faith and love. "Perfect love casts out fear."
Materialism- thinking that more stuff will mean you are more important, happier, or more secure. Real security can ONLY be found in that which can never be taken away- your relationship with God, through Jesus Christ.
Need for approval- one key to failure is trying to please everyone.
There are other forces that can drive your life but all lead to the same dead end: unused potential, unneccesary stress, and an unfulfilled life.
OK... did anyone see themselves in any of those descriptions? I saw myself in a few. The key is to move away from those fruitless, driving forces and into a life that is driven by God's purpose for me. I'm excited to participate in this journey for the next 40 days and expect Him to reveal some great things to me, heal some old things in me, and prepare me for something amazing that I have never dreamed of.
Next time: THE BENEFITS OF A PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE.
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