KNOW YOUR PURPOSE

by Bishop Duane Swilley

Does your life have a purpose beyond sleep, work, raising a family,  and having fun?

Most companies have a statement of purpose, and each of us needs to know what his or her life purpose is. This is something that is given by God. Our goals may change as we get more direction and revelation, but our life purpose remains the same. Do you know what your life purpose is?

To have power in your life, you must discover what that purpose is.

Jesus has a purpose: Matthew 18:11 "For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost.

Every Believer has a general purpose and message:

1 Peter 2:9-10 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; for you once were not a people, but now you are the people of God; you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

You and I are here to proclaim Jesus---to call people to God---to be ambassadors. But, beyond that we have an INDIVIDUAL purpose, and a unique Life Message. You can't separate your purpose from the Love of Jesus. Rom 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

You cannot accept things the way they are. You are always in transition---being conformed to His Image in order to fulfill your Purpose. Romans 8:29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. There is a deliberate plan that God has set for you to fulfill your destiny.

The greatest wisdom you will ever find is when you are IN HIS WISDOM FOR YOUR LIFE! Wisdom is always connected with purpose. So are blessings and giftings. Give the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.

A CLUE TO FINDING YOUR PURPOSE: WHAT IS IT THAT YOU WANT TO DO? WHAT DESIRE (GODLY) COMES BACK OVER AND OVER?

What are your core essential dreams? That's the direction your works and ministry should take. Don't spread yourself thin doing a lot of things you shouldn't be doing; concentrate on what you need to be doing to fulfill your purpose.

Also, you can't stay in the same position forever---you have to move on. You don't want do keep doing something just because everyone else is doing it. Eagles soar alone.

You want to finish your course. Your best constantly changes. You grow and learn, so aspire to giving more and more every day.

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE MESSAGE? It's the thing that pervades everything you do in your ministry and message. My message always involves Hope and Destiny. Yours may involve Healing or Deliverance. It might involve teaching people to be prosperous.

Every day, when you get up, ask the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you; to help you make the right choices. Small choices carry us toward our destiny.

Every person is on a journey through life. The question which we must think about is this: "Where am I going to end up?" "Where will my journey bring me?"