Why find your purpose in life?

Our Creator gave each of us a great purpose in life.
It’s up to us to figure it out and do something about it.
In "The Purpose-Driven Life", Rick Warren writes:
• Purpose will give your life greater meaning.
Without purpose, life has little meaning.
We would feel hopeless if we lived without purpose.
What great purpose will give your life meaning?
• Purpose will simplify your life.
You must learn when to say "yes" and when to say "no".
You can’t do everything you or others want you to do.
You have to make choices — often difficult choices.
Just ask, "Will this help me fulfill my purpose in life?"
• Purpose will sharpen your focus.
With a clear purpose, there is no need to change directions.
With a clear purpose, you know where you’re going.
Hold yourself accountable. If you don’t, no one else will.
• Purpose will motivate you.
Nothing will energize you like a clear purpose.
This is true joy, playwright George Bernard Shaw wrote.
"Being used for a purpose you recognize as a mighty one."
• Purpose will help you prepare for eternity.
Our life here on earth is only a dress rehearsal.
That means we should make the most of life.
Most of us will have 70 or more years in this life.
While we are here, we should prepare for eternal life.
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Finding your life’s great purpose

Last time we talked about how geniuses solved problems.
Today we’ll talk about finding your great purpose in life.
Our Higher Power put each of us in this life for a great purpose.
But this came with no instructions, hints or guidelines.
We have to figure out for ourselves what our great purpose is.
We have clues. What are we good at? What do we enjoy doing?
What natural talents do we possess? Which ones can we develop?
Which subjects come easily? Which ones don’t?
Over the next few days, we’re going to explore this subject.
We’ll give you questions. Your answers will guide you.
Your purpose may seem a mystery now. But it does not have to be.
We all have a purpose. Don’t be one of those who never find it.
Finding and achieving your great purpose leads to an exciting life.
You will feel enriched beyond riches, wealthy beyond dreams.
In achieving your purpose, you will feel fulfilled and satisfied.
As Rick Warren wrote, your life will become purpose-driven.
Next time we will talk about the eight important areas of life.
For more about great purposes, see my interview with Ruth King.
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Your great purpose motivates you

A great purpose will sharpen your focus.
With a purpose, you don’t need to change direction.
No more job hopping. No lost friends. A stable life.
With a purpose, you know where you’re going.
You know what you must do. When you must do it.
You set the priorities. You determine the deadlines.
Most important, you will hold yourself accountable.
Your great purpose will capture others’ imaginations.
Your great purpose will attract them to you.
Many will join your cause. They will want to help.
They will want to be part of something big and bold.
Something bigger and bolder than themselves.
Your great purpose will become a driving force.
"Purpose produces passion," Rick Warren writes.
Read his "The Purpose-Driven Life". Great book.
Nothing will energize you like a great purpose.
Playwright George Bernard Shaw wrote:
"This is the true joy of life. Being a force of nature."
Please think about this today. Be a force of nature.
Tomorrow we’ll cover how it makes life easier.
And I’ll share with you my own great purpose.
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Finding your life's great purpose

Would you believe you have a genius inside you?
Nice idea, you might say, but who are we kidding?
I’m an ordinary person. Nothing special about me.
That’s where you’re wrong, my friend.
Each of us has a special genius in us.
Our genius is our Higher Power working inside us.
You may have a gift for music or painting.
You may have a gift for writing or speaking.
You may be able to fix or repair anything.
You may have great athletic gifts.
You may create meals others rave about.
Whatever your gift, it came from God.
It is important to find the reason you are here.
It will give your life greater meaning.
In "The Purpose-Driven Life", Rick Warren wrote:
Without purpose, life has no meaning.
Without meaning, life has no significance.
We will feel hopeless if we live without purpose.
English novelist Thomas Carlyle wrote:
Without purpose. life is like a ship without a rudder.
What purpose will give your life meaning?
Please think about that today.
Tomorrow we’ll cover how purpose motivates you.
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