Living on purpose is the only way to really live ..everything else is just existing
Most people struggle with identity, importance and impact
Once you know what God wants you to do, the blessing comes in actually doing it
Life purpose statement ... Summarises God's purpose in your life ...points the direction of your life ...defines success for you ..clarifies your roles ...expresses your shape
5 greatest questions ....
What will be the centre of my life? .... Worship ...who are you going to live for?
What will be the character of my life? ..discipleship ..what kind of person will you be? What character qualities do you need to work on?
What will be the contribution of my life? ...service? Ministry ..how will you make a difference? Who can you best help?
What will be the communication of my life? ..mission to unbelievers? Life lessons to share?
What will be the community of my life? ..fellowship ..commitment to family of God
Focus on God's purposes, not your plans
David served God's purpose in his generation ..a man after my own heart ...neither past more future generations can serve God in this generation
Paul ... For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain
William Carey ...the future is as bright as the promises of God
