21/02/2026
LIVING A PURPOSEFUL LIFE
GBIGBE IGBE AYE TO NI ITUMO
Bible References:
Ephesians 2:8-10
8.God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.
9.Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
Colossians 3:23
Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.
Proverbs 3:5-6
5.Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
6.Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
1 Corinthians 10:31
So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
INTRODUCTION:
LIVING A PURPOSEFUL LIFE
To live a purposeful life means living a life that aligns with your values, passion, goals and making intentional decisions to achieve them all while fulfilling the plans God has for you.
It also means by being focused and determined in your actions, relationships and pursuit in fulfilling God's plan for your your life.
Let's break it down
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God does not waste resources, for this He created everything for a purpose
(Read Psalm 136:7-9 and Leviticus 26:4).
But amazingly, only man out of all creatures struggles to understand and fulfill his purpose for living.
Discover your purpose in life. that's practical clues to help you identify your purpose for living.
a. Potentials : You need to identify your in-built abilities.
what you can and know how to do best.
( Ephesians 4:7)
b. Passion: What are those things you cannot do without, what you have zeal , flare and passion for. those things that give you satisfaction.
( read Colossians 4:12-13, Psalm 69:9)
c. Prayer: After you have identify your potentials and passion, pray about it and seek spiritual counsel or guidance so that the enemy will not hijack it.
( Read Act 9:1-2 , Act 10: 9-20)
NOW WHAT IT MEANS TO LIVE TO FULFILL THEM
1. Ask God to reveal to you His plans for your life.
(Jeremiah 1:4, Proverbs 29:18)
(Habbakuk 2:2)
Draw a personal vision after consulting with God
2. Set achievable goals and pursue them.
(Read Act 20:24 , Psalm 57:7)
You need to take a step at a time and do not be a mediocre.
3. Identify and relate with people of likeminds, passion and experienced people.
Learn from their mistakes and build on their success
( Read 2 Kings 2:1-2, 14)
4. Submit yourself for mentoring and counseling. Do not claim to know it all.
( Act 18:24-26 , Proverbs 11:14, 15:12).
5. Live aa if you have just one more day on Earth.
Do not procrastinate on any dream. ( Read Luke 9:61-62)
6. Focus your attention on doing all things to please God. ( Read Hebrew 12:2, Colossians 1:10)
7. Always return all the glory to God. Do not ascribe anything to yourself.
( Malachi 2:2 ,Daniel 4:30-34)
3 - GOLDEN ADVICES TO LIVING A PURPOSEFUL LIFE
If only you can use this as a daily watchword, nothing is stopping you not to achieve living a Purposeful life.
1. Respect 3 people in your life
a. Your parents
b. Your Teachers
c. The Elderly
(Read 1 Timothy 5:1-3, Titus 3:2 , Ephesians 6:1-3, Proverbs 20:29)
2. Have 3 things in you always.
a. Honesty
b. Faith
c. Good deeds
(Read Matthew 5:37, Proverbs 10:9 , Proverbs 11:3, Ephesians 4:25)
3. Free Yourself From 3 things.
a. Arrogance
b. Debt
c. Cheating
( Read Proverbs 16:18 , Isaiah 14:12-14, Proverbs 22:4)
4. Have Control over 3 Things.
a. Your tongue
b. Anger
c. Your soul ( Self desires)
( Read Psalm 52:2, James 3:8
Proverbs 15:2, Ephesians 4:26-27 , Proverbs 16:32)
5. Save yourself from 3 Things.
a. Bad deeds
b. Backbitting
c. Jealousy.
(Read Proverbs 25:23, Titus 3:11 , Romans 1:29, 1 Peter 4:8, Matthew 5:9)
6. Obtain 3 things
a. Knowledge
b. Good manners
c. Piety ( Devotion to God)
(Read Proverbs 1:29, Psalm 119:66, Proverbs 18:15, Titus 3:1-2)
7. Keep 3 things pure
a. Your body
b. Your thoughts
c. Your clothes.
(Read Phillipians 4:8, John 17:18-19, 1 Peter 1:15-16)
8. Always Remember 3 things.
a. Death
b. Advice
c. Favouring others
( Read Proverbs 15:32 , Proverbs 11:14 , Proverbs 1:5, Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 15:22, Hebrew 9:27 and Ecclesiastes 7:2).
BENEFITS
1. It will give meaning to your life - Jeremiah 29:11
2.It makes your life simpler and easy - Proverbs 13:7 , Isaiah 26:3
3. It keeps you focused in life
Phillipians 3:13-15 , Ephesians 5:17.
4. It motivates you and keeps you going even when it's difficult - Phillipians 3:10-12
5. It prepares you for greatness and above all eternity. Romans 14:10, Romans 6:4-12 and Revelations 22:12.
Finally, I want you to know , so many people live and die without Making meaningful impacts before the pass away. Be different and make sure you fulfill your purpose for creation because you are not a nobody.
Remember, you will give account when you get to heaven.
Don't forget those men
one was given 5 talents the other 2 talents and the last 1 talent. (Matthew 25:20-30)
You remember what happened at the end , they were compelled to give account.. the rest is history..
Master the lesson
God bless you 😁🤝