Purpose

Webster defines the word "purpose" as something set up as an object or end to be attained. Have you ever met someone who seemed to live with purpose? That individual seems to have an extra drive. They seem to walk with an extra step. They are able to persevere through difficult situations. Purpose is a common ingredient of successful leaders.

1 Corinthians 9:26 (nlt) says, "So I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step ..." Paul recognized the importance of living with purpose. In this analogy of an athlete who is in a race, Paul says he runs with purpose in every step. The object or the end to be attained is the prize, crossing the finish line successfully. For believers, the object is eternal life. This is our purpose! This is the end to be attained.

Where is your purpose? This is a sobering question. My prayer today is, "Lord, help me to keep the main thing the main thing. Lord, help me to keep this purpose in the forefront of my life." I think many of us wear numerous hats and we perform different roles, so there may be different purpose's that direct our life. In example, I am a father, my purpose is to be the best dad I can be to my children. However, I am a husband and friend so my purpose is to be a great husband and friend to my wife. So many may wear different hats in society, but may we remember the main purpose we all have as Christians. This purpose is eternal life, crossing the finish line successfully.

As you go about your day, ask the Lord to show you how you can keep the "main thing the main thing!" Ask the Lord to help you take "every step with purpose."

This is today,

Pastor Gary