Your Life has Eternal Importance

CURRENT TEACHING SERIES What On Earth Am I Here For?   Your Life has Eternal Importance By Rick Warren — Sep 27, 2015 “Each of us finds our meaning and function as a part of his body.” (Romans 12:5 MSG) You are going to give your life for something. What will it be — a career, a sport, a hobby, fame, wealth? None of these will have lasting significance. Service is the pathway to real significance. It is through ministry that we discover the meaning of our lives. The Bible says, “Each of us finds our meaning and function as a part of his body” (Romans 12:5 MSG). As we serve together in God’s family, our lives take on eternal importance. Paul said, “I want you to think about how all this makes you more significant, not less … because of what you are a part of” (1 Corinthians 12:14, 19). God wants to use you to make a difference in the world. He wants to work through you. What matters is not the duration of your life but the donation of it. Not how long you lived, but how you lived. If you’re not involved in any service or ministry, what excuse have you been using? Abraham was old. Jacob was insecure. Leah was unattractive. Joseph was abused. Moses stuttered. Gideon was poor. Samson was codependent. Rahab was immoral. David had an affair and all kinds of family problems. Elijah was suicidal. Jeremiah was depressed. Jonah was reluctant. Naomi was a widow. John the Baptist was eccentric to say the least. Peter was impulsive and hot-tempered. Martha worried a lot. The Samaritan woman had several failed marriages. Zacchaeus was unpopular. Thomas had doubts. Paul had poor health. Timothy was timid. That is quite a variety of misfits! But God used each of them in his service. He’s ready to use you, too! Let’s stop making excuses. PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick >> Talk It Over What are some excuses that keep you from serving? How has God shaped you for ministry? What are the things you get excited about? Do you believe that God can use you just as you are to make a difference for his Kingdom? Take time right now to pray and tell him. Share your doubts and concerns, and ask for courage.

Today’s Scripture “Wisdom is supreme—so get wisdom...” (Proverbs 4:7, HCSB) SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS Get Wisdom God wants us to know what to do in every situation. He wants us to know Him and have His wisdom so that we can live the abundant life He has prepared for us. Wisdom is simply knowing the mind of God about a particular thing. Wisdom is found in the Word of God. Proverbs says that when we reverence and honor the Lord, it opens the door to wisdom in our life. God’s wisdom is not like earthly wisdom. God’s wisdom won’t always make sense to your natural mind. For instance, the world’s wisdom says in order to increase, keep what you have. God’s wisdom says in order to increase, give what you have and it shall come back to you in greater measure. Today, ask for wisdom. Then, open your heart and obey His commands. As you are diligent to seek wisdom, you will find it and receive His favor, wisdom, and blessing all the days of your life. A Prayer for Today “Father, thank You for the privilege to boldly come before Your throne of grace. I humbly ask You for wisdom, for understanding, for Your direction. I receive it now in Jesus’ name. Amen.”