Nov 22 2007
Thoughts on my purpose
How can I make the best use of what God has given me?
The Purpose Driven Life, p. 256
It’s time to take inventory of my abilities:
|
Strength |
Weakness |
| Computers, organizing, multi-tasking (keeping busy), driving a car | Carpentry, drawing, leading (managing people), reading, business, shopping (bargain hunting) |
The harder I think about this list, the more I realize that I have more unabilities. One way to find out is to ask the people that know me, and see if my self-assessment is accurate or not. With what I have, I will give it to God for use. I will avoid comparisons, resist exaggerations, and seek only God’s recommendation (p. 254). The bible said in 2 Corinthians 10:12 (Msg):
We’re not, understand, putting ourselves in a league with those who boast that they’re our superiors. We wouldn’t dare do that. But in all this comparing and grading and competing, they quite miss the point.
I must keep my focus on God and serve Him with the best of my abilities. That is my purpose in this life.
