I read a cool chapter in Max Lucado's Book "Just like Jesus" that really hit home! His words were to true and real and it totally fell right into place with my thoughts on our purpose here on earth. To sum it up in less words here's some exerpts from the book to give you the main gist of it was all about:
" I ask- ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory- to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is He is calling you to do."- Ephesians 1:17-18 MSG
Lucado, broke it down to 4 main questions- which spell out the acronym-
P-L-A-N. Here's what they are:
P-Am I fitting into God's plan?
"God's plan is to save his children. You are intended to contribute to the good plan of God, to tell others about the God who loves them and longs to bring them home. But exactly how are you to do that? What is your specific assignment?" That brings you to the next letter....
L- What are my Longings?
"Your heart is very important. When we submit to God's plans, we can trust our desires. Our assignment is found at the meeting place of God's plan and our pleasures. What do you love to do? What brings you joy? What gets you excited? You are a custom design. The longings of your heart, then, are not accidental. They are important messages. The desires of your heart are to be listened to." However, you have to also consider ur skills.....
A- What are my abilities?
"Know your strengths. When you teach, do people listen? When you lead, do people follow? Identify your strengths, then-this is important-major in them. Take a few irons out of the fire so the best ones can get hot" ..And here is the final letter....
N- Am I serving God NOW?
Fulfilling your purpose starts with serving God Now, not tommorow, or when you discover what you are intended to do. Lucado tells the story of Jesus when he was 12 years old. His parents could not find him and when they did, they found him in the temple studying with the leaders. "He already sensed God's call for him, but what did he do. "He goes home to his folks and learns the family business." The question comes up.." But I'm ready to do great things for God?... Good, do them at school, work, show up on time with a good attitude. Don't complain or grumble, but "Work as if you were doing it for the Lord, not for people"- Colossians 3:23"
There it is, it starts in the now...serving God daily :)
Love this message :)!!!
