The Benefit of Living on Purpose

    Can you remember a time when...

  • Everything seemed to work effortlessly?
  • There was great synchronicity in all you were doing?
  • Even challenges gave you satisfaction instead of strife?

There is a Way!

In the Zone

Our son, who played baseball throughout his youth, calls it "being in the zone." He said it was when he would step up to bat and everything would slow down...he could see the ball perfectly...he knew without a doubt that this time he could hit it over the fence...almost with ease. It was awesome!

Life In the Zone

Just as in athletics, life can be lived "in the zone." The power to live that kind of life comes when you find, know and live according to your God-given purpose.

The question

Are you living "On Purpose" or "Off Purpose"?



When you're living "Off Purpose"

You're seeking your own plans and direction vs. that which is God-given.
This leads to feelings of:

  1. Fatigue

    • Always tired because work seems too difficult
    • Pushing against the grain
    • Requires extra effort/energy
    • Lacks all passion

  2. Frustration

    • Every obstacle becomes a major problem
    • Nothing comes easily or smoothly
    • Large mental and emotional drain
    • Feeling "stuck" in life

  3. Fear

    • Everything is a challenge
    • Confidence and self-image are shaken
    • Afraid of what is coming next

When you're living "On Purpose"

You are living according to your God-given purpose and plan.
This leads to feelings of:

  1. Energy

    • Life is exciting
    • Look forward to getting up each day
    • Challenges actually create energy and passion for life

  2. Power

    • Easily overcome problems
    • Synchronicity everything seems to work in harmony, in-sync.
    • You are in the "Zone"
    • Everything seems to flow easily and you feel unstoppable

  3. Confidence

    • Sure of your direction and actions
    • Eager for the challenges and feel good about yourself

  4. Balance

    • A base-line to evaluate and measure all decisions
    • You confidently allocate your time, talent, treasure and energy
    • Your "yes" will be yes and your "no" will be no

    Fun

    • Challenges lead to satisfaction of accomplishment
    • Even extra hours at work become fun
    • Work feels like play

    Freedom

    • Reduces doubt and concern about direction and activity
    • Able to make commitments with confidence.
    • A life of providence, effectiveness and boldness
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6