Day Five

Living A God-Centered Life - pgs 228-235

Realize
1. Why are you alive? If you had to write a short life purpose statement, what would you say?

Reflect
2. According to Revelation 4:11, why were we created?

3. Read Philippians 1:21-24; 3:7-16. How would Paul answer the question, "Why are you alive?"

4. Read Acts 20:22-24. How did Paul's passion to fulfill God's purpose for his life enable him to endure and press on in spite of adversity?

Respond
5. What gets in the way of your being full abandoned to Christ and His agenda in the world (e.g., particular people, goals, possessions, desires, etc.)?

6. Write a prayer confessing any areas of your life where you have been looking out for yourself and your own interests, and express your desire to live a life that is wholly centered on God.

Prayer of the Day
Lord, I confess that my natural tendency is to look out for myself, my interests, and my happiness. But I realize that it's not about me-it's all about You and Your kingdom, You will, Your glory. I do not exist so You can make me happy. I was created to bring pleasure and glory to You and to reflect the light of Christ. I know that I will only find true joy as I lay down my life to that end. Amen.