Men & The Identity Trap

Everyone wants to know their purpose in life. But some are content to approach life passively, waiting for a big sign. Today we discuss what scripture says about living with a purpose vs God’s sovereignty. We share ways we have seen intentional living and times of seemingly useless waiting as actually measures of God’s grace to us. We hope this encourages you to dig deep and draw out what purposes God has for you and to lean into them with all you’ve got! Show Notes -Discipline in one area begets discipline in more areas of your life. -Adaptability only takes you so far. There is greater profit in planning and living with purpose. Why set goals and have a purpose? - It prepares you for what may come and gives you something to aim toward as you move forward. [Proverbs 20:4-5] – “The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing. The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.” -Yes, God is sovereign but man also has responsibility. [Colossians 3:23-24] – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” [Ephesians 2:10] – “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them” [Psalm 90:12] - So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. [1 Corinthians 7:29-31] - This is what I mean, brothers: the appointed time has grown very short. From now on, let those who have wives live as though they had none, 30 and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no goods, 31 and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away. Be encouraged - today is a chance to start living with purpose if you feel you haven’t been! If you feel like you aren’t using your giftings in this season of your life for whatever reason (going back to school, staying home with kids, health reasons) trust that this waiting time is not wasted time. Sometimes God gives us seasons like that for rest, refreshment, to work something out of us or work something into us so we are more effective in the future! Waiting is a great season to press into your relationship with God! What we are loving: Daniel - Flight Aware Heather - Soapbox products Follow us behind the scenes! Instagram @heathersletters @danielpritchie Facebook and Twitter @danielritchie www.danielritchie.org Be kind.