HOW TO DISCOVER GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE

You Have a Purpose in Life

God Has Plans for You — Your Life Counts!

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10)

Understanding God’s purpose for your life

(This study is adapted from the book Who Do You Think You Are?)

Many people go through life feeling discouraged about themselves and thinking they do not have a purpose in life. But that’s not true. Whoever you are—whatever your life experiences, talents, physical ability, or role—you have a purpose. Read these Bible verses: Let’s take a look at one of my favorite verses in the Bible:

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10)

Notice two points in this verse:

1. God created you. You are not an accident.

2. God has a plan for you. You have a purpose in life.

You are created to know God

One purpose in life is to get close to God.

The Bible tells us that you can enter into a close relationship with God through belief in Jesus Christ.

I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. (John 3:3)

I am the bread of life. (John 6:35)

I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)

If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. (Romans 10:9-10)

If you would like to learn more about entering into a close relationship with God, click on the link below (“How to become a child of God.”)

You are created for God’s glory

One purpose in life is to glorify God.

Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth—everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made. (Isaiah 43:6-7)

You are created to praise God

One purpose in life is to praise and worship God.

All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, O lord; they will bring glory to your name. (Psalm 86:9)

I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. (Psalm 86:12)

You are created to grow in the fruit of the Spirit

One purpose in life is to grow in character.

The type of person you become is more important than your successes and failures in the world. I love this Bible verse about “the fruit of the Spirit”:

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23)

You are created to spread the gospel

One purpose in life is to tell others about Jesus’ love for them.

Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. (Psalm 96:3)

Make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. (Isaiah 12:4)

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. (Matthew 28:19-20)

You are created to use talents God gave you

One purpose in life is to develop your gifts.

Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. (Romans 12:4-8)

Do not minimize your role

All Christians collectively form the body of Christ. The body is formed of many different parts (Romans 12:4-8 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-27). All are important. It does not matter what part of the body you are. As these Bible verses say:

On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor. And the parts that are unpresentable are treated with special modesty, while our presentable parts need no special treatment. But God has combined the members of the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it. (1 Corinthians 12:22-24)

Overcome jealousy or bitterness.

Don’t be upset if you do not have a place of prominence, for, as you read in the above verse, God gives special honor to people with “less honorable” roles.

Do not downplay the value of what you do.

Don’t compare yourself to others or give up if someone seems to do a better job than you. Of course there are others who have more talent. If all the evangelists or witnesses or teachers in the world decided to stop trying because someone else did a better job, where would we be?

What counts is that you are faithful.

God gave you talents and abilities. He expects you to develop them. Study Matthew 25:14-30.

Why Is Goal Setting So Important For Your Well-Being?

By Linda Stollings

A New Year’s resolution according to Wikipedia, is a tradition, most common in the Western Hemisphere but also found in the Eastern Hemisphere, in which a person makes a promise to do an act of self-improvement or something slightly nice for someone.

We all could use some self-improvement or a dose of niceness toward others? Then why do most New Year’s resolutions go by the wayside after only a few weeks? Statistically speaking only 8 percent of people that make resolutions actually keep them for an extended period of time. What is the problem? Perhaps I can shed some light on steps you can take to make your New Year’s resolution a reality. I will be mainly focusing on physical wellness goals but these suggestions can apply to other dimensions of your life.

First and foremost, set goals! If you don’t know where you want to end up with your New Year’s resolutions then how will you know if you have arrived? Goals are as unique as we are, your own personal goals do not have to look like anyone else’s goals. It’s imperative to write down goals and track your progress against your written words. The process of taking the time to write down your goals means that you are serious about the process. Goals are like road maps, to help guide us to where we want to land.

I have been reading a good book called “The Circle Maker” by Mark Batterson. I have especially enjoyed Batterson’s chapter on goal setting. He mentioned that at the base of the brain stem lies a cluster of nerve cells called the reticular activating system (RAS). We are constantly bombarded by stimuli vying for our attention, and it is the job of the RAS to determine what gets noticed and what goes unnoticed. Like a radar system, our RAS determines what gets noticed. He also mentions this is why goal-setting is so important. It actually creates a category in your RAS, and you start noticing anything and everything that is relevant to help you accomplish your goals.

Another trick is called setting SMART goals. SMART goals are as follows:

» Specific goals:

Losing weight is not a specific goal. You must attach it to a number on the scales that you wish to attain in a certain timeframe. If you are too general with your goals, they will never be-come a reality. Have specific outcomes in mind.

» Measurable Goals:

Any business minded individual will tell you that you have to be able to measure progress (or lack of) from new systems that are being implemented. For example, if you want to run a mile in 10 minutes, that is very measurable and specific.

» Attainable:

Do not set yourself up for failure. Set goals that you are 95% sure you can accomplish. Factor in the time you spend with your spouse, children, work, and other activities.

» Realistic Goals: Make your goals realistic.

Set short-term goals that will help you achieve your longer term goals. If you only have 30 minutes per day to dedicate to your fitness program then set your goals accordingly. Spending 2 hours per day at the gym is not realistic for most people and not necessary unless you are an athletic training for a specific event.

» Time Bound: Anchor your goals with a timeframe.

Typically we all work better and accomplish things if we are bound to a timeframe. This cements it in your mind and the brain accepts it as something that is important.

The process of setting goals is a lifelong process because once you meet your goals it is time to set new ones. Just maintaining the progress that you have made is certainly a goal to be desired as well. Here’s to 2017 and another opportunity to achieve the goals that will hopefully make us healthier and more productive individuals.

See you in the gym!

Nostradamus Predictions 2017: From Donald Trump to Putin, Third Antichrist & World War 3; Is humanity prepared?

YouTube Screen icon displaying Donald Trump and Nostradamus behind a chaotic environment. (Photo : YouTube/ Abiz - Entertainment Buzz)

Nostradamus predictions 2017 is one of the highly sought information online. With the mention of prominent names and events like that of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, World War 3, and the coming of Third Antichrist, humanity's preparedness is being challenged by potential world ending scenarios come 2017 and beyond. 

As the end of 2016 draws near, many individuals are now turning their concerns towards 2017. Nostradamus predictions for next year is one of the highly searched commodity online in the hopes of preparing for what the future may hold for the rest of humanity, especially that reports of the arrival of the Third Antichrist and World War 3 constituting to Apocalypse has been proliferating online.

In a separate report, it has been mentioned by Nostradamus prophecy interpreters that either U.S. president elect Donald Trump or Russia's Vladimir Putin could be the Third Antichrist that could ignite the feared World War 3 event. Both Trump and Putin have been highly associated with the Nostradamus predictions as both of them are seen to be capable leaders who may at the tip of their fingers bring global catastrophe as the "shameless, audacious bawler" who would trigger Apocalypse as Nostradamus allegedly predicted, according to The Sun.

Moreover, another freightening predictions attributed to Nostradamus has been viewed by many as forewarnings. As per Express, Nostradamus predictions for 2017 includes terrifying series of events that could potentially lead to a particular climax.

The said report also detailed of a bold move to be made by China, which accordingly will have far reaching effects. On the other hand, a predicted turmoil and upheavals in Latin America and parts of Europe were also mentioned as part of the terrifying predictions made by Nostradamus.

That being said, some people believed that the series of events as predicted the 16th century prophet will somehow manifest itself come 2017. Thus, questioning the preparedness of every country and the whole humanity if such prophecies will indeed come true.

Up to now, there is no definite safety and survival measures being launched by world leaders, for predictions are not taken too seriously by world them. Guess it is up to every individual to prepare themselves for the worst that would come as forewarned by Nostradamus predictions for 2017 and beyond.

Origin: http://en.yibada.com/articles/180490/20161222/nostradamus-predictions-baba-vanga-donald-trump-world-war-3-third-antichrist-putin.htm#ixzz4Um3C1Vg5

INTRODUCING THE LIBERTY CENTRE

Anchor Scriptures

Luke 4:18-19 NKJV

18 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; 

19. To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord."

Romans 8:21 NKJV, 

        21. because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. 

        Ephesians 4:13 NKJV.

13. till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;

......................................................

Dear Friend,

Are You Tired Of All The Religious Rituals And Activities Without Spiritual Impact?

Are You Tired Of All The Fun And Entertainment In The Church Instead Of Worshipping God In Spirit And In Truth?

Are You Experiencing Stagnation In Your Spiritual Life Instead Of Growth With The Lord?

Are You Worried If You Will Enter Heaven Or You Are Not Sure And You Want To Be?

Can You Realy Say You Are Growing In The Knowledge Of Christ Or At The Same Level?

Do You Understand What God Is Doing In This Season And Dispensation Or You Are Just Been Fed With The Usual Church Stuff?

Do You Have A Strong Desire To Be In The Perfect Will Of God Instead Of Doing What Everyone Else Is Doing?

Do You Want Your Worship & Service To Be Acceptable By God Instead Of Trial And Error?

Are You Tired Of Human Worship Instead Of God Worship?

Are You Tired Of Been Exploited By ‘Men/Women Of God’ Instead Of Been Fed By a Shepherd?

Are You Tired Of Church Boss Pastors Instead Of Servants Of God?

Do You Really Desire To Know God Intimately?

Do You Want To Know The Perfect Will Of God For Your Life?

Do You Aspire To Grow And Mature In Christ To Fulfil Ephesians 4:13?

Friend, God Is Not Static But Dynamic And Progressive. God Releases His Mandate, Purposes And Direction For Every Dispensation Or Generation.

To Fulfill God’s Divine Purpose for Your Life in This End Time You Need to Be in a Place Where You Can Be Trained, Imparted And Nurtured Properly.

Join Us At:  The Liberty Centre (TLC) ….As we take you on a journey to fulfilling your divine purpose in God.

Venue:  Food 4 Real Café, Kt Fuel Station, Beside First Bank Plc. Omitoro, Ijede Road, Ikorodu, Lagos.

Day:  Every Sunday --- Kingdom Worship:  9am -11am

Host Pastor: Prince Ade-Johnson

Mobile: 0805-612-6447; 0809 -806- 6835

Email: princeng1408@gmail.com

Or        thelibertycentre@gmail.com

You will really be blessed as you join us.