Purpose

=**Purpose** = 
 * Definition
 * Quotes
 * Scripture References
 * Discussion Questions
 * Articles


1. (n.) That which a person sets before himself as an object to be reached or accomplished; the end or aim to which the view is directed in any plan, measure, or exertion; view; aim; design; intention; plan.
 * Noah Webster's Dictionary**

2. (n.) Proposal to another; discourse.

3. (n.) Instance; example.

4. (v. t.) To set forth; to bring forward.

5. (v. t.) To propose, as an aim, to one's self; to determine upon, as some end or object to be accomplished; to intend; to design; to resolve; -- often followed by an infinitive or dependent clause.

6. (v. i.) To have a purpose or intention; to discourse.

__Quotes__
//(As cited in How to Discover Your Purpose in 10 Days By Dr. J Victor and Catherine B. Eagen)//

It is impossible to do everything people want you to do. You have just enough time to do God's will. Purpose-driven living leads to a simpler lifestyle and saner schedule. -Rick Warren

A difficult time can be more readily endured if we retain the conviction that our existence holds a purpose- a cause to pursue, a person to love, a goal to achieve. - John Maxwell

Outstanding people have one thing in common: an absolute sense of mission. - Zig Ziglar

The masterpiece of man is to live to the purpose. - Benjamin Franklin

Multitudes of people, drifting aimlessly to and fro without a set purpose, deny themselves such fulfillment of their capacities, and the satisfying happiness which attends it. They are not wicked, they are only shallow. They are not mean or vicious; they simply are empty- shake them and they would rattle like gourds. They lack range, depth, and conviction. Without purpose their lives ultimately wander into the morass of dissatisfaction. As we harness our abilities to a steady purpose and undertake the long pull toward its accomplishment, rich compensations reward us. A sense of purpose simplifies life and therefore concentrates our abilities; and concentration adds power. -Kenneth Hildebrand

There is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it. -Napoleon Hill

__Scripture References__
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__Discussion Questions__

 * 1) Define purpose, passion, and destiny in your own words
 * 2) Do you believe there is a difference between purpose and destiny?
 * 3) Name one or two people who you believe are absolutely living out their purpose. What about them or their life makes it apparent to you that these individuals are fulfilling their purpose in life?
 * 4) How does one find their purpose?
 * 5) Do you believe that your individual gifts, talents, skills, or interests provide clues to your purpose? Explain
 * 6) Have you identified your purpose or have some ideas of what it may be? If you have, how did you figure it out? If you have not what has prevented you from doing so?
 * 7) At what time in your life do you believe that finding and pursuing your purpose is important?
 * 8) Do you fear that your purpose may not necessarily be something you want to do? Why or why not?
 * 9) Do you believe that someone else (other than God) can identify your purpose for you? Why or why not?
 * 10) What impact does the expectations of other people such as family, friends, teachers, or society have on finding and or pursuing your purpose?
 * 11) If you are aware of your purpose are you afraid to pursue it because it doesn’t meet the expectations or plans of others? How do you deal with this reality?
 * 12) If you had to choose between a career that you love and one that paid well which one would you choose and why? Is it possible to have both? How?
 * 13) How do you define success? Fulfillment?
 * 14) What role does purpose play in success and fulfillment if any?
 * 15) How likely is it that your purpose will be your profession? Should it be?

__Articles__
 [|God Designed You To Make A Difference] By: Erik Rees