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THE HUNT FOR PURPOSE (1 OF 5)

by Kerry Shook

Scripture: Psalm 22:23-28
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The Hunt for Purpose (1 of 5)
Series: Soul Safari
Kerry Shook
Psalm 22:26-28


Read Psalm 22:26-28 (MSG)

''THE BIG FIVE'' YOUR SOUL IS SEEKING

- Purpose
- Rest
- Hope
- Belonging
- Integrity

1. GET SERIOUS ABOUT SEEKING YOUR PURPOSE.

'''For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.'''

Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV)

2. DEAL WITH THE DISTRACTIONS THAT STEAL YOUR PURPOSE.

''Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times! Don't live carelessly, unthinkingly. Make sure you understand what the Master wants.'' Ephesians 5:16-17 (MSG)

3. TRUST GOD THAT EVERY PROBLEM HAS A PURPOSE.

''And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.'' Romans 8:28 (NIV)

''For from the very beginning God decided that those who came to Him -and all along He knew who would-should become like His Son, ....'' Romans 8:29 (TLB)

''Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.'' Proverbs 19:21 (NIV)

The lion may be asleep but hopefully you're wide awake, guys. That's amazing. You know, Chris and I have had the privilege of going to Africa and leading teams on mission many, many times. And it's because we have a Woodlands Church Campus just outside of Nairobi near the quarry slum. So when we're on mission trip and we're leading a team to help our team in Kenya, what we do is work really hard for about a week, maybe 10 days. And then we usually take the last couple of days to take both teams on safari.

And one of the places that we really like to go is Lake Nakuru National Park. It is this picturesque landscape on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded forest and flowing grasslands an ...

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