This is a message by our Pastor, Pastor Dennis Rouse. I thought it was really good and he puts little e-notes out every week. This is what he says:

Are You Maximizing Your Purpose?
How much time and effort do you put into thinking about God’s purpose for your life each week? Have you ever sat down and wondered, “What did God put me on this earth for?” It’s important to realize that every one of us has been created with a seed of purpose, a specific calling to fulfill in this life. Given the right conditions, this seed will grow into a life that greatly impacts others and increases God’s kingdom. As I’ve studied this area, I’ve observed that every person who maximizes their purpose shares four key characteristics.

The first is a hunger for God’s will that is greater than their hunger for the things of this world. What we hunger for shapes our lives. If you want to maximize your purpose, I encourage you to ask God to replace your hunger for anything else with a deep hunger for his will.

Next, people who have maximized their purpose have developed the discipline to do the things they don’t want to do to achieve the things God has called them to do. God blesses people that are disciplined.

People with maximized purpose have the fortitude to stay focused and push through obstacles and times of discouragement. Don’t give up just because you’ve had a few failures in your life. God will unfold his purpose and vision for your life, if you press through.

Most importantly, maximized-purpose people live to give – not just financially, but in every area of their life. They don’t just like to give – giving is their way of life. And, God takes notice of their focus on others and says, “This is the kind of person I can trust, and bless,” knowing that they will be a blessing to others.

This week, I encourage you to begin pursuing these characteristics for your life. As you do so, God will notice and begin to empower you to maximize your purpose and so maximize your life for His glory!