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THE BIG WHYTHE BIG WHYFinding God’s Purpose In Your LifeFinding God’s Purpose In Your Life
Writing yourown Purpose
or Mission Statement
Writing yourown Purpose
or Mission Statement
Became popular for Businesses, Corporations
and even Churches!
Became popular for Businesses, Corporations
and even Churches!
The Original Mission
Statement was given at the
Sermon on the Mount
The Original Mission
Statement was given at the
Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 5:1-10
1 “And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was
seated His disciples…
Matthew 5:1-10
1 “And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was
seated His disciples…
…came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, For
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
…came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, For
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn, For
they shall be comforted. 5
Blessed are the meek, For they shall
inherit the earth.
4 Blessed are those who mourn, For
they shall be comforted. 5
Blessed are the meek, For they shall
inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and
thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.7 Blessed are the merciful, For they
shall obtain mercy.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and
thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.7 Blessed are the merciful, For they
shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart, For
they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, For
they shall be called sons of God.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart, For
they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, For
they shall be called sons of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’
sake, For theirs is the kingdom of
heaven.’”
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’
sake, For theirs is the kingdom of
heaven.’”
Matthew 6:32-34
32 “For after all these things the
Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows…
Matthew 6:32-34
32 “For after all these things the
Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows…
…that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God
and His righteousness, and
all these things shall be added to
you.
…that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God
and His righteousness, and
all these things shall be added to
you.
34 Therefore do not worry about
tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry
about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its
own trouble.”
34 Therefore do not worry about
tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry
about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its
own trouble.”
What Godly Purpose Provides
FiveIncredible Gifts!
What Godly Purpose Provides
FiveIncredible Gifts!
Five Incredible Gifts!
Clarity & CertaintyFulfillment & Faithfulness
Perseverance & PatienceSubstance & SustenanceContinuity & Completion
Five Incredible Gifts!
Clarity & CertaintyFulfillment & Faithfulness
Perseverance & PatienceSubstance & SustenanceContinuity & Completion
Deciphering Your Godly
Purpose
Three Essential Questions!
Deciphering Your Godly
Purpose
Three Essential Questions!
Three Essential Questions!
What and How Much Does It
Eat?
Three Essential Questions!
What and How Much Does It
Eat?
What and How Much Does It
Eat?
The First Rule of Getting a
Pet!
What and How Much Does It
Eat?
The First Rule of Getting a
Pet!
Matthew 10:27-28
“Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in
the ear, preach on the housetops.
Matthew 10:27-28
“Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in
the ear, preach on the housetops.
And do not fear those who kill the
body but cannot kill the soul. But rather
fear Him who is able to destroy both
soul and body in hell.”
And do not fear those who kill the
body but cannot kill the soul. But rather
fear Him who is able to destroy both
soul and body in hell.”
Three Essential Questions!
Can God Bless It?
Three Essential Questions!
Can God Bless It?
Can God Bless It?
Following the Flow of God’s
Character!
Can God Bless It?
Following the Flow of God’s
Character!
Deuteronomy 30:16
“...in that I command you
today to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His…
Deuteronomy 30:16
“...in that I command you
today to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His…
…commandments, His statutes, and
His judgments, that you may live and multiply; and the Lord your God will
bless you…
…commandments, His statutes, and
His judgments, that you may live and multiply; and the Lord your God will
bless you…
…in the land which you go to possess.”…in the land which you go to possess.”
Philippians 4:19
“And my God shall supply all your need
according to His riches in glory by
Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19
“And my God shall supply all your need
according to His riches in glory by
Christ Jesus.”
Three Essential Questions!
Is It Redemptive?
Three Essential Questions!
Is It Redemptive?
Is It Redemptive?
The Journey Isthe Destination!
Is It Redemptive?
The Journey Isthe Destination!
Colossians 1:13-14
“He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into
the kingdom of the Son of His love…
Colossians 1:13-14
“He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into
the kingdom of the Son of His love…
…in whom we have redemption through
His blood, the forgiveness of sins.”
…in whom we have redemption through
His blood, the forgiveness of sins.”
EbenezerScroogein July!
EbenezerScroogein July!
THE BIG WHYTHE BIG WHYFinding God’s Purpose In Your LifeFinding God’s Purpose In Your Life