Discover Your Purpose Tongues Coach Firm Foundation

CLASS OVERVIEW DESTINY POWER OF JOURNALING

Discover Your Purpose Four week class (flexible) 7 week workbook Format Lecture Workbook Review Open Coaching Coach

Discover Your Purpose Destiny The preplanned path of God for your life, in which He has designed and deposited gifts & talents to help you fulfill you purpose. Ephesians 2:10 AMP Isaiah 46:10 AMP Destiny begins in the will of God Destiny is not a matter of chance, but a matter of choice Destiny is rarely in the comfort zone – if it is its momentarily. (STRETCH) If you don’t have a sense of destiny, you will have a sense of confusion in life

Discover Your Purpose Destiny begins in the will of God Destiny Destiny is not a matter of chance, but a matter of choice Destiny is rarely in the comfort zone – if it is its momentarily. If you don’t have a sense of destiny, you will have a sense of confusion in life Destiny begins in the will of God Destiny is not a matter of chance, but a matter of choice Destiny is rarely in the comfort zone – if it is its momentarily. (STRETCH) It is comfortable, but not in the comfortable zone If you don’t have a sense of destiny, you will have a sense of confusion in life

Discover Your Purpose Contains three elements (Jer. 1:5) Destiny Identity: Who Am I? Purpose: Why Am I? Assignment: Where Am I to Be? The objective of this class is to help you answer these three questions. Destiny begins in the will of God Destiny is not a matter of chance, but a matter of choice Destiny is rarely in the comfort zone – if it is its momentarily. (STRETCH) If you don’t have a sense of destiny, you will have a sense of confusion in life

Discover Your Purpose Identity Identity brings you confidence Your identity reveals your uniqueness Your enemy’s first line of attack will be on your identity (Gen 3) You will never know your true identity until you find your identity in Christ Identity brings you confidence If you know who you are you will know what you can do You will know whose you are you know whats backing you Your identity reveals your uniqueness Never try to blend in, in order to fit in. Your difference is what makes you special Your enemy’s first line of attack will always be on your identity (Gen 3) You will never know your true identity until you find your identity in Christ

Discover Your Purpose 3 things to help you find your identity: Personality Resilience Factor Core Values General Purpose: Fellowship through Prayer, Praise, & Worship. 2. Every man was created with a Specific Purpose: Jeremiah 1:5 3. Purpose is the only true source of individual and corporate fulfillment. 4. Purpose is discovered not chosen: 5. Purpose is connected to identity: 6. Living your life according to a design is a choice.

Discover Your Purpose Concepts and Principles: Purpose Everything God created was created with purpose. The purpose of a thing is fulfilled when it benefits something outside of itself. Mankind has a general purpose; every man has a specific purpose. Your purpose begins in the will of God. (Jer 29:11) 1. General Purpose: Fellowship through Prayer, Praise, & Worship. 2. Every man was created with a Specific Purpose: Jeremiah 1:5 3. Purpose is the only true source of individual and corporate fulfillment. 4. Purpose is discovered not chosen: PRINCIPLES 1. Everything God created was created for a purpose. 2. The purpose of a thing is fulfilled when it benefits something outside of itself. 3. Purpose begins in the will of God (Jer. 29:11). 4. To know the purpose of a thing, you must go the mind of its creator. 5. The creator of a thing has exclusive rights to determine its purpose; the possessor of a thing has the authority to determine it use. 6. To understand your purpose you must read the instructions. 7. Where purpose is unknown, abuse is inevitable. 8. Improper use of a thing shortens the lifespan of that thing. 9. The key to knowing your specific purpose is found in your God given passion

Discover Your Purpose Concepts and Principles: Purpose The creator of a thing has exclusive rights to determine its purpose; the possessor of a thing has the authority to determine it use. Where purpose is not known abuse is inevitable. The improper use of a thing shortens the lifespan of that thing. Your purpose is to be discovered, not chosen. 1. The creator of a thing has exclusive rights to determine its purpose; the possessor of a thing has the authority to determine it use. What you worship is what possess you! 2. Your purpose is discovered not chosen 3. God put purpose in your heart (Eccl 3:11) 4. Your purpose is instinctive In the right environment it flows; in the wrong environment it must be discerned The apparatus for discerning your purpose is you heart Ducks, salmon, etc 5. God does not change His mind about your purpose (Rom 11:29 AMP) 6. There is provision for every purpose The provision needs a vision to activate it (Pro. 29:11)

Discover Your Purpose Concepts and Principles: Purpose God put your purpose in your heart. (Ecc 3:11 Amp) Your purpose is instinctive. In the right environment it flows, in the wrong environment it must be discerned. There is provision for every purpose. 1. God put purpose in your heart (Eccl 3:11) 2. Your purpose is instinctive In the right environment it flows; in the wrong environment it must be discerned The apparatus for discerning your purpose is you heart Ducks, salmon, etc 5. God does not change His mind about your purpose (Rom 11:29 AMP) 6. There is provision for every purpose The provision needs a vision to activate it (Pro. 29:11)

Discover Your Purpose 3 things to help you find your purpose: Purpose Motivational Gifts Spiritual Gifts Dominant Gift

Discover Your Purpose Assignment Your assignment is to a people, place, or a cause. God may change your assignment, but never your purpose. To get you assignment you must learn to discern the voice of God. Gideon was to lead the people Nehemiah was to build the wall Elijah was to root out idle worship Assignments are like roles, they may change but not purpose. (Butcher’s knife or murder weapon?)

The Power of Journaling Purpose of Journaling Gain clarity and the big picture from God’s perspective Allows you to reflect upon experiences. Tracks your progress. Helps you release pain in memories of hurtful events. Trains your ear to hear from God! Purpose for Journaling Gain clarity and the big picture from God’s perspective. Journaling allows you to reflect upon experiences. Journaling Tracks Your Progress. Journals help you release the pain in memories of hurtful events. Journaling trains your ear to hear from God!

The Power of Journaling Journaling Techniques Dialogue Journaling Free Thought Journaling Pre-formatted Journaling Formats Written vs Electronic Set abside a time when you can reflect. Dialogue Journaling Written dialogue between you and God Free Thought Journaling When you journal whatever comes to mind (event earlier in the day, dreams, etc.) Pre - formatted Journaling. When you journal about certain topics (goal progression, strength building, etc Dreams & Desires Record childhood events that the Holy Spirit brings to memory Record things you do that shifts your mood Journal your strengths and weakness 4. Written Journals vs. Electronic Software

Discover Your Purpose Workshop Assignment Complete weeks 1 & 2 in Identity & Destiny workbook (pages 12-79). Begin journaling and make at least one entry per day concerning you purpose.