2. THE BIG WHY Finding God’s Purpose In Your Life

3. Writing your own Purpose or Mission Statement Writing your own Purpose or Mission Statement

4. Became popular for Businesses, Corporations and even Churches!

5. The Original Mission Statement was given at the Sermon on the Mount

6. Matthew 5:1-10 1 “And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples… Matthew 5:1-10 1 “And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples…

7. …came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

8. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.

9. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.

10. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.

11. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.’”

12. Matthew 6:32-34 32 “For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows… Matthew 6:32-34 32 “For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows…

13. …that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

14. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”

15. What Godly Purpose Provides Five Incredible Gifts! What Godly Purpose Provides Five Incredible Gifts!

16. Five Incredible Gifts! Clarity & Certainty Fulfillment & Faithfulness Perseverance & Patience Substance & Sustenance Continuity & Completion Five Incredible Gifts! Clarity & Certainty Fulfillment & Faithfulness Perseverance & Patience Substance & Sustenance Continuity & Completion

17. Deciphering Your Godly Purpose Three Essential Questions! Deciphering Your Godly Purpose Three Essential Questions!

18. What and How Much Does It Eat? Three Essential Questions! What and How Much Does It Eat?

19. The First Rule of Getting a Pet! What and How Much Does It Eat? The First Rule of Getting a Pet!

20. Matthew 10:27-28 “Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops. Matthew 10:27-28 “Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops.

21. And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”

22. Three Essential Questions! Can God Bless It? Three Essential Questions! Can God Bless It?

23. Following the Flow of God’s Character! Can God Bless It? Following the Flow of God’s Character!

24. Deuteronomy 30:16 “...in that I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His… Deuteronomy 30:16 “...in that I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His…

25. …commandments, His statutes, and His judgments, that you may live and multiply; and the Lord your God will bless you…

26. …in the land which you go to possess.”

27. Philippians 4:19 “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

28. Three Essential Questions! Is It Redemptive? Three Essential Questions! Is It Redemptive?

29. The Journey Is the Destination! Is It Redemptive? The Journey Is the Destination!

30. Colossians 1:13-14 “He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love… Colossians 1:13-14 “He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love…

31. …in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.”

32. Ebenezer Scrooge in July! Ebenezer Scrooge in July!

33. THE BIG WHY Finding God’s Purpose In Your Life