I'M ON A MISSION: A MISSION FROM GOD
Do you believe that you are eventually honored or rewarded for good things you do for others?
Does this reward come from the same people, a spiritual being, or "what goes around comes around."
Do you believe that your God has a specific mission for each person?
If so, can anyone else accomplish the same thing?
If you were to avoid this mission and fill your life with charitable deeds, would it have the same effect?
How often do you ask to find out what your God hopes for your life?
Would you guess it's a cushy destiny, boring, nerdy, sacrificial, or meaningful, or fun?
Feelings that pop up about making this choice:
Would your God provide the supplies, the encouragement, the training?
Would this mission be in sync with your natural abilities and desires?
Your Future: The Will Of Your Supreme Being
The Overall Plan for Life
Do you think that your God has specific plans for your life?
If so, what happens if you choose not to follow the road map?
What happens if you never find out what you are slated to do?
Is your acceptance or worth based on whether you listen and follow a plan?
Does following just fall into place, or do you need to seek out guidance?
Can you find out the plan without connection to your God through prayer, praise, penance or relationship?
Does your religious organization have extreme views on decision-making?
Do you accept all viewpoints of your organization without question, since it is a comparably pure way?
Have you challenged any of these beliefs for accuracy and effectiveness?
Are you uneasy about it?
Would you prefer to go outside your organization for advice?
How would individuals in your religious organization react if you sought outside guidance?
What are some of the traits of a good counselor that you'll need to make objective, clear decisions?
Do you feel that faith often demands drastic measures?
What would happen if you leave your job for greener pastures?
List some trusted friends that you could talk to about a risky decision.
Check the statements below that line up with your thoughts:
Here are some of the things that I've felt I was guided into doing:
Attempted
I see myself in daily life as:
Here's one direction I want to go:
These are some of the possible pitfalls, delays and obstacles:
These are the skills I should gain to do a better job:
These are people who will try to discourage me:
These are people who will encourage me:
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These are my natural or acquired strengths that will help make this work:
...Then feed my lambs.
John 21:15 NEB
Anyone who does not look after his own relations, especially if they are living with him, has rejected the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
I Timothy 5:8 JB
Devote yourself to reading to the people, encouraging and teaching.
I Timothy 4:13 JB (to Timothy)
Work for the good of the city to which I have exiled you; pray to Yahweh on its behalf, since on its welfare yours depends.... Yes, I know what plans I have in mind for you, Yahweh declares, plans for peace, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11 JB
Whoever serves me must follow me.
John 12:26 NCV
Go forth to every part of the world, and proclaim the Good News to the whole creation...faith will bring with it these miracles: believers will cast out devils in my name and speak in strange tongues; if they handle snakes or drink deadly poison, they will come to no harm; and the sick on whom they lay their hands will recover.
Mark 16:15-18 NEB
"You will not succeed by your own strength or power, but by my spirit," says the Lord All-Powerful.
Zechariah 4:6 NIV
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. When you cross rivers, you will not drown. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, nor will the flames hurt you.
Isaiah 43:2 NIV
Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do...
John 14:12 NKJV
If you say to that person, "God be with you! I hope you stay warm and get plenty to eat," but you do not give what that person needs, your words are worth nothing.
James 2:15-17 NIV
If you you faithfully obey the commandments I enjoin on you today, loving Yahweh your God and serving him with all your heart and all your soul, I shall give your country rain at the right time...provide grass in the fields for your cattle, and you will eat to your heart's content.
Deuteronomy 11:13-15 JB
See also...
Psalm 25:3-4
Philippians 1:6
Deuteronomy 11:1
Prov 3:5-6
Proverbs 21:17
Daniel 2:22
I Corinthians 3:5, 18+
Psalm 119:105
Exodus 35:31-33
Deuteronomy 8:18
Matthew 25:35-40
Luke 3:10-11
Proverbs 4:20-27
Proverbs 22:4
Hebrews 6:10+, 10:35, 36
James 2:15-17
Ephesians 4:11-13
Philippians 4:13
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