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What is Your Greater Purpose?

Psalm 138:8
“The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.”

In the book ‘Affairs of the Heart’ God says, ‘For without purpose you are nothing. Awaken each day with purpose. If you do not know what to do, then ask Me and allow Me to guide you to your destination. It is purpose that creates esteem. It is esteem that creates confidence, and in the confidence you will find peace. For with peace there can be no anger, no animosity … only peace.’

Throughout the Bible we are told to live a mindful, peaceful life and to use our hands for good purpose. Are you?
Do you know what your greater purpose is? If not, allow God to guide you … He wants to. He is calling you to have a deeper relationship with Him. As Lent begins in a few weeks, accept Jesus’ invitation to journey with Him in the ‘desert’ and be transformed. Set aside your old ways, deny yourself the distractions of this world, and use your hands for prayer and praise as you allow God to guide you to your utmost purpose.

HOW INSPIRING – Matthew 24:36

Are We Prepared for the Will of God?

Matthew 24:36
“But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.”

My father, rarely a churchgoer, became very close to the Lord in his last years, watching mass on TV usually twice a day.

As he grew into God’s arms with love, grace and compassion, Dad displayed a faith that was at times beyond courageous.

In his darkness from failed eyesight, Dad still saw the light of Christ and shared it with those he came in contact with. He found joy is everyone’s words, and sought to console rather than to be consoled. He came to an understanding with the Lord and he demonstrated that peace and acceptance to all those around him.

Last January, after being rushed to the hospital for the second time in a year, Dad said to me, “I hope I get well quickly so I can go home”. Sitting on the bed with him, holding hands I responded, “what if you can’t go home this time, Dad?” As he sat there, he raised his arms to the heavens and bravely said, “if that is God’s will, then so be it.” The following morning the Lord summoned Dad to his heavenly home. Dad’s accepting words of his fate have resonated with me ever since.

There will always be challenges and situations in our lives beyond our control, which may not have the outcome we expect or desire. At those times, may we remember to reflect on Dad’s courageous words … “ If that is God’s will, then so be it.”

HOW INSPIRING – John 3:16

A child is born to save the World and give us Eternal Life

John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Christmas season is a time of reflection as well as anticipation. A time of new beginnings as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Just as the Magi focused on the guidance of a star, so must we focus on the guidance of our Lord and Savior from Whom we receive our blessings, as well as redemptions.

God sent Jesus to establish a relationship, a deep personal bond, with us. Now is the time for us to take inventory of that relationship and see where we need to strengthen our faith.

So this month when someone asks what you’d like for Christmas, tell them a renewed faith in Jesus Christ who will make a safe place in the holy land of heaven for your arrival.