Power of Purpose

I get a daily devotional from John Maxwell called "Leadership Promises for Everyday".  This one was sent to me on January 9.  I believe that it is more than a leadership Promise/Principle, but a Life Principle.  Read this devotional and ponder on the bullet points of how a "Purpose" will affect you.


The Power of Purpose 
But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ; and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
Philippians 1:12-14

Paul might have been forgiven had he chosen to take a little sabbatical as he sat in prison, awaiting his trial. Yet he used even this opportunity to advance the gospel. Paul was a leader who never drifted from his mission. He determined to leave his mark wherever he went.

How did Paul's sense of purpose keep him in the battle as he sat in prison? What did he learn behind bars? Consider the following:

• A purpose will motivate you.
• A purpose will keep your priorities straight.
• A purpose will develop your potential.
• A purpose will give you power to live in the present.
• A purpose will help you evaluate your progress.

(used from John Maxwell's daily devotional ~ "Leadership Promises for Everyday")


We all have a purpose but we must identify that purpose and live our life to fulfill it.  I want to encourage you to spend some time at the beginning of this year and evaluate how you are fulfilling your purpose in life.  Many people do this at the beginning of each year and it really does help us to stay focused.  
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