[Faith-talk] FW: [thefamilyoffaith] Charles Stanley's Devotional for April 16, 2012

[Eric Calhoun]

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Subject: [thefamilyoffaith] Charles Stanley's Devotional for April 16,
2012
Date: 
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:08:35 -0400





           
                  April 16, 2012
                  What Is Your True Purpose?
                  1 Samuel 16:6-13


                  What do you live for each day? A pay raise? Retirement?
Then perhaps you've discovered the reality that basing aspirations on
getting ahead in this world typically ends in disappointment. People with a
misguided sense of direction often wonder why they feel unfulfilled.
                   
                  Maybe you've already realized a goal of saving for the
future or moving up the corporate ladder. You give to charity and volunteer
at church, but somehow still feel a sense of insignificance or aimlessness.
If so, there is a truth you need to hear: God gives each of us life for a
very specific reason: to serve Him. Nobody finds inner peace without
reconciling this fact. Our society teaches us that pleasure, prosperity,
position, and popularity will make us happy--but living in the service of
self always leaves an emptiness no earthly reward can fill.
                   
                  Besides, worldly philosophy won't stand the test of
time. Few of us are going to live even 100 years. So whatever we'll become
in this life, we're in the process of becoming that right now. Consider
David: he was anointed king long before actually assuming the role (1 Sam.
16:12). He spent many years serving the purpose of God in insignificant
places while developing into a great man. As his story shows, discovering
God's purpose for your life is the surest path to success.
                   
                  Our heavenly Father's purpose for our lives comes from
His heart of love--which is perfect. None of us can foretell the great
things He has in store for us, but we can trust His plan completely.
Surrender to Him today and say, "Not my will, Lord, but Yours be done."
                   
                   




                 
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