making the difference for god’s glory! “…. having been predestined according to his purpose...

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“…. Having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things

after the counsel of His will …”- Eph 1:11-

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How do we discover or uncover His purpose for us?

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•Life is not about me

“ For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible … all things have been created through Him and for Him”

-Colossians 1: 16-•It is all about God;

Focusing on ourselves will not lead us to our life’s purpose.

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•God’s purpose has been predestined before we were made… He has planned it before we existed.

•God’s purpose in our life fits into a larger purpose designed for eternity.

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You are who you are for a You are who you are for a reasonreason

You’re part of an intricate You’re part of an intricate plan.plan.

You are a precious and You are a precious and perfect unique design,perfect unique design,

Called God’s special woman Called God’s special woman or man.or man.

You look like you look for a You look like you look for a reason.reason.

Our God made no mistake.Our God made no mistake.He knit you together within He knit you together within

the womb.the womb.You’re just what he wanted You’re just what he wanted

to maketo make

Russell KelferBible TeacherPoet

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The parents you had were the The parents you had were the ones he chose,ones he chose,

And no matter how you may And no matter how you may feelfeel

They were custom-designed They were custom-designed with God’s plan in mind,with God’s plan in mind,

And they bear the Master’s And they bear the Master’s seal.seal.

No, that trauma you faced was No, that trauma you faced was not easy. not easy.

And God wept that it hurt you And God wept that it hurt you so;so;

But it was allowed to shape But it was allowed to shape your heartyour heart

So that into His likeness you So that into His likeness you would grow.would grow.

Russell KelferBible TeacherPoet

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You are who you are You are who you are for a reason,for a reason,

You’ve been formed You’ve been formed by the Master’s rod.by the Master’s rod.

You are who you are, You are who you are, belovedbeloved

Because there is a Because there is a God!God!

Russell KelferBible TeacherPoet

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“For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities --- all things have been created through Him and for Him” - Colossians 1:16 -

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DESIGNED FOR GOD’S PLEASUREDESIGNED FOR GOD’S PLEASURE-Colossians 1:16 -

MY PURPOSEMY PURPOSE

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ATTITUDE

CHARACTERBEHAVIOR Leader

DISCIPLINE

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““The thief comes only to The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;steal and kill and destroy;

I came that they may have I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly”life, and have it abundantly”

-John 10:10 – John 10:10 –

A SMALL TRUTH TO MAKE LIFE A SMALL TRUTH TO MAKE LIFE 100% 100%

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Hard WorkHard Work

KnowledgeKnowledge

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MONEY?MONEY?

Luck?Luck?

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Is it MoneyMoney ? ... NO ! ! !

M+O+N+E+Y

13+15+14+5+25 = 72%

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LuckLuck

L+U+C+K

12+21+3+11 = 47%

( don't most of us think this is the most important ??? )

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ATTITUDE ATTITUDE A+T+T+I+T+U+D+E A+T+T+I+T+U+D+E

1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%100%

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ATTITUDE:ATTITUDE: a mental state a mental state involving BELIEFS and FEELINGS involving BELIEFS and FEELINGS

and VALUES and DISPOSITIONS to and VALUES and DISPOSITIONS to act in certain ways…act in certain ways…

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• Gratitude .................................................1 Sam2:1; Col. 4:2

• Contentment …………………………………….1 Tim 6:6; Phil. 4:12

• Humility …………………………………………….. Phil. 2:3-8

• Dependence on Him ……………………… Phil. 4:6-7; Phil 4:19

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Gratitude

What 10 things are you most grateful to God for?

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CONTENTMENT

What 10 things do you wish you have but don’t ?

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HUMILITY• Do I listen and truly minister to the heart of

people?• Am I impressed with myself for a job well done

and forget to give the glory to God?• Do I seek recognition of people?• Do I resist authority? • Do I find it difficult to accept

criticism/correction?

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DEPENDENCE ON GOD• How is my response to problems and difficult

situations?• How is my submission to my God given authority?

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Attitude Determines Attitude Determines BehaviorBehavior

How Should We Behave?

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How Should How Should We Behave?We Behave?

• Col. 4: 5-6Col. 4: 5-6• 1Tim 2:9-141Tim 2:9-14• 1 Pe 3:1-61 Pe 3:1-6• Prov 10:12Prov 10:12

CONTROLLABLECONTROLLABLE

““WE WIN OR LOSE BY THE WAY WE WE WIN OR LOSE BY THE WAY WE CHOOSE”CHOOSE”

UNCONTROLLABLEUNCONTROLLABLE

Spouse

Children

Parents/In-law

BossPeers

PoliciesPast

Neighbor

ExternalInternal

Emotions

Attitudes

Habits

Values

StyleTime MgntDecisions

Financial Mgnt

ACCEPTACT

WISDOM

EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT

INF

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What is truly important to God?

Character

Or

Reputation

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For 10 rounds, you and your team will either choose to be RED or BLUE. Your team will either win or

lose depending on the resulting pattern:

Pattern Score

1: 4 Red ………...… R lose 2 pts @

2: 3 Red …………… R wins 2 pts @

1 Blue …………… B lose 6 pts

3: 2 Red …………… R wins 2 pts @

2 Blue …………… B lose 2 pts @

4: 1 Red …………… R wins 6 pts

3 Blue …………… B lose 2 pts @

5: 4 Blue …………… B win 1 pt @

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CHARACTER vs. REPUTATIONCharacter is an inside job. It is not determined by nature,

nor is it a gift. Character is a choice. It is first formed in our minds --- what we believe and then set by our

daily actions, behaviors and habits.

Reputation Is . . . The image, how you look The form What you hope to be What others say about you Learned in an hour Concerned with externals Focused on personal

achievements

Character Is . . . The person, who you are The substance Who you are What God says about you Learned in a lifetime Concerned with what’s inside Focused on adding value to

others

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Character is about the small things. How Do You Rate On the following?

1. I am able to control my tongue and exercise self-control in my speech and temper

2. I look not only for my own interests, but also to the interests of others

3. I come to meetings/appointments on time4. I deliver my work with excellence5. I keep things in confidence; I don’t engage in gossips6. I take full responsibility for my actions, I don’t blame others7. I admit my fault, I don’t make excuses8. I am grateful at all times; I don’t complain9. I am generous in giving my time, resources and talent to

advance God’s kingdom10. I do what I believe is right, rather than what is convenient

or expedient

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11. I have a thankful heart and content in my circumstances12. I am willing to submit to and cheerfully accept God’s agenda

for me13. I readily apologize for my mistakes 14. I am generous with my resources: time, talent & treasure15. I am able to accept criticisms well16. I exercise self-control in my personal finances; I live below

my means17. I keep a healthy lifestyle18. I pay my debts and obligations on time19. I listen more and talk less20. I am not easily annoyed, irritated or angered21. I have a gentle spirit; I am not quarrelsome or noisy22. I readily forgive and keep no record of wrongs23. I have a joyful spirit regardless of my circumstance

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SELF- SELF- DISCIPLINEDISCIPLINE

• Watch your words, body Watch your words, body language and tone (Prov language and tone (Prov 13:3)13:3)

• Master your time (Eph Master your time (Eph 5:15-16)5:15-16)

• Manage your finances Manage your finances (Prov. 21:20) (Prov. 21:20)

• Take care of your body Take care of your body (Rom 12:1)(Rom 12:1)

A person without self-A person without self-control is as defenseless control is as defenseless

as a city with broken down as a city with broken down walls walls

-Proverbs 25:28--Proverbs 25:28-

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SPIRITUAL SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINESDISCIPLINES

• PrayerPrayer• MeditationMeditation• Reading God’s Reading God’s

WordWord• JournalingJournaling• Scripture MemoryScripture Memory• FellowshipFellowship

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PERSONAL COMMITMENT

Keep

Improve

Start

Stop

Attitude Behavior Character Discipline