How to Live a Life of Purpose

    Living with intention means making conscious choices about how we spend our time, energy, and resources. Rather than drifting through life or chasing worldly success, we're called to live purposefully for God's glory.

What Does the Bible Say About Living Intentionally?

    Psalm 90:12 provides clear guidance: "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." This prayer reminds us that our time is limited and we should use it wisely.

Jesus exemplified intentional living by:

    - Staying focused on His Father's business.

    - Knowing His purpose and mission.

    - Being clear about what He was and wasn't called to do.

    - Making the most of His limited time on earth.

3 Key Areas to Monitor in Your Life

Like gauges on a car's dashboard, there are three key areas we need to monitor:

1. Your Decisions

- How do you spend your time?

- What are your priorities?

- Are you making choices aligned with God's purposes?

2. Your Relationships

- Who are you spending time with?

- How are you treating others?

- Are you investing in relationships that matter eternally?

3. Your Resources

- How do you use your time, talents, and treasure?

- Are you stewarding what God has given you?

- Are you using resources for eternal impact?

Common Mistakes in Living Intentionally

Two major pitfalls to avoid:

1. Drifting through life without purpose or direction

2. Living with intention but pursuing the wrong things - climbing the ladder only to find it's leaning against the wrong wall

Life Application

Take inventory of your life's dashboard this week:

    - Have you pre-decided how you will live?

    - What areas need course correction?

    - Are there any warning lights you're ignoring?

Questions to reflect on:

    - How am I spending my days?

    - Are my priorities aligned with eternal purposes?

    - What needs to change for me to live more intentionally for God?

Challenge: Write Psalm 90:12 somewhere visible and pray daily for wisdom to number your days and live with greater intention for God's glory.


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