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Resurface Your Purpose

God's Kindness Quest Series

Asked God, what is my purpose on this earth

He replied, it’s a journey starting at birth

 

Asked God, can you be more specific

He asked me to follow his directions, like a GPS in traffic

 

Asked God, how do I live with great joy and laughter

He asked me to love people 24/7, not just in front of my pastor

 

Asked God, how do I become a good parent

He asked me to help a relative who is an irritant

 

Asked God, how shall I venture through today

He asked me to trust him to guide the way

 

Asked God, how do I grow to know him better

He asked me to pour out my heart to him in a letter

 

Asked God, how do I achieve the ultimate marriage

He asked me to love, honor, and encourage

 

Asked God, how do I fulfill my role and become a success

He asked, how often will I obey him and say yes

 

Jesus only did what his Heavenly Father said to do

His destiny and relevance unfolded as he followed each cue

 

God’s purpose for me is being unveiled over a lifetime

As I pursue what he asks, one yes at a time

Interactive Questions

Jeremiah 33:3 (NIV), "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."

  • What emotions, memories, thoughts, convictions, or inspirations bubbled up while reading the poem?

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  • Father God, what do you want me to know about my answers to the previous question? 

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  • What is your God-given purpose? 

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  • What hints has God revealed over time about your purpose, and how has he guided you along the journey?

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  • What hinders you from moving forward into the fullness of God's plan?

    • Examples: fear of failure or rejection, disobedience, selfishness, pride, lack of trust in him, uncertainty, deliberate sin, rebellion. 

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  • Lord, what do you want me to know about the hindrances?​​

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  • Lord, how have you made me unique?

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  • Have you viewed your uniqueness as a blessing or curse, or perhaps both, depending on the season of life?​

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  • Lord, how is my uniqueness designed to enhance your purpose and plan for me?

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  • How often do you say yes to what God asks?

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  • What is the last thing God asked you to do? 

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  • On a scale of one to ten, with ten being the highest ranking, how committed to fulfilling God’s purposes, plans, and destiny are you?

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1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10

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  • Are you willing to surrender your agendas and plans to receive his? If not, what are the stumbling blocks?

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  • Lord, what steps and actions will propel me forward, in your timing, at your pace, on your path? 

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  • Father God, is there anything else you want to share with me at this moment?

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Prayer

James 5:16 (NLT), "... The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.​"

Lord, family and societal traditions; my need for approval from others; lack of self-confidence; immaturity; selfish ambition; pride; rebellion; procrastination; and the identified hindrances listed above have detoured me from your best. I've tried my way and everyone else's agenda. I forgive others for attempting to mold and shape me into their perceived destiny for me. Forgive me for leaning on my understanding and self-effort. It's left me tired, frustrated, and unfulfilled.

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My uniqueness got buried under an avalanche of worldly distortions. Forgive me for comparing myself to others and not embracing the distinctiveness you created within me.

 

Forgive me for not fully surrendering to your will. I have feared what you might ask of me. Today, I stop running. Help me follow your narrow path, at your pace. I attune my ears and heart to you. Empower me to fulfill your plans and purposes. Amen.

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  • Lord, what did this prayer activate in accordance with James 5:16?

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  • ​Tweak the existing prayer as desired or craft a new personalized one.

Scripture

2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT), "All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true ..." 

Jeremiah 29:11-14 (NLT)

"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. I will be found by you,' says the LORD. 'I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes. I will gather you out of the nations where I sent you and will bring you home again to your own land.'"

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  • List meaningful Bible verses which come to mind regarding this poem, the interactive questions, and prayer.

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