“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.”
Jeremiah 29:11-12 (NIV).
Knowing your purpose gives your life meaning by giving you a sense of direction and motivating you to focus on activities for the fulfillment of your purpose as you prepare for eternity. “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” Colossians 3:17 (NIV). You will give account of all that God has entrusted into your care for His glory. Always live with the consciousness to obtain the prize from Jesus Christ for your life race.
- Discover God’s plan for your life by enquiring of God.
- Be purposeful. (1 Corinthians 9:25-27)
- Watch and pray, fast and meditate on the Word. (Matthew 26:41)
- Be constantly yielded to the Holy Spirit’s leading. (John 16:13)
- Do not forget you have an adversary. (1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5)
- Run with patience. (Hebrews 12:1-2)
- Stay focused in your assignment, adhering to spiritual principles and doctrines. (2 Timothy 2:5, Joel 2:7)
- Be willing and follow God’s instruction. (Philippians 2:13, Ephesians 3:20)
- Preach the Gospel. (2 Timothy 4:2)
Our Lord Jesus is coming soon, so be purposeful in running your race to win, so that like Apostle Paul, you too can boldly declare, “I have run my race and have finished my course” and then receive the crown of glory from the Master.
PRAYER / CONFESSION
Heavenly Father, thank you for showing me how to run with patience the race that you’ve set before me. I set my gaze on you Lord Jesus, and I take grace to focus my energies on fulfilling your plans and purposes for my life, in Jesus name.
WISDOM NUGGET
“Christ is our message! We preach to awaken hearts and bring every person into the full understanding of truth. It has become my inspiration and passion in ministry to labor with a tireless intensity, with his power flowing through me, to present to every believer the revelation of being his perfect one in Jesus Christ” (Colossians 1:28-29).