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Understanding Your Purpose and Direction (V)

“Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” ~John 15:4-5 NIV


And as we take steps to pursue our special calling in life. we will have to remain intimately connected with Father, Son, and Spirit in order to bear the fruits that we are intended to in our lives and the lives of others. We may bear some fruits on our own, but it may not be the type or amount of fruits that God meant for us, so to truly accomplish His purposes, we must be in relationship and communication with Jesus and be led by the Spirit.

Of course, there are times we will step out on faith without having clear confirmation of direction, but if we are connected to our Source, then we will receive guidance and course correction as needed. And prayers for purpose and God’s direction in our life decisions are key to hearing from God.

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Below are focus verses and specific, practical prayer points for seven different stages you may be on in your path of purpose. 
You can use these as a guide to ask God for what you need no matter where you are along your path of pursuing God’s specific purpose for your life. Some aspects of these prayers can be used in more than one stage besides the one for which they are listed, as some needs may come up again as time progresses.

 *If you struggle to believe that God has a special purpose for your life…* 

 _"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them!" ~Psalm 139:13-17 NIV_ 

🔹Father, help me to believe your Word that I am fearfully and wonderfully made for purposes that you had in mind for me before I was born.
🔹Lord, renew my mind to recognize and replace with truth the thoughts I have about myself, my life.
🔹God, bring into my life people and opportunities that will begin to reveal to me the uniqueness and value of who You made me to be as a person.


 *If you know you have a purpose, but don’t have any idea of what it is yet…* 

 _"For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do". ~Ephesians 2:10 NIV_ 

🔹Dear Lord, help me to become aware of the unique details of how you specially designed me inside and out.
🔹Father, I ask You to reveal the passions and dreams that you have planted within my heart.
🔹Lord, direct me in ways to explore how I am naturally equipped to serve others and bring You glory.

 *If you have an idea of what your purpose might be, but need more clarity…* 

 _"The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out". ~Proverbs 20:5 NIV_ 

🔹Father, help me to see how You have been preparing me through my life experiences to do the works that You have planned for me.
🔹God, reveal to me how these desires planted in my heart can grow into an expression of the purpose You have for me to make a difference in the world.
🔹Lord, lead me to initiate or find activities that can bring me clarity and validation of what I am being called to become and fulfil for Your glory.

 *If you know your purpose, but don’t feel prepared or confident to step out into it…* 

 _"…for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfil his good purpose". ~Philippians 2:13 NIV_ 

🔹Oh God, empower me to make the spiritual and personal transformation to prepare to walk in my calling and to move forward in what I am ready to do.
🔹Father, fill me with confidence based on who You are and help me to trust You with the outcome so I can have the courage to step out into what You are calling me to do.

 *If you know your purpose and feel prepared, but need a plan to start walking in it…* 

 _"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." ~Proverbs 16:3 NIV_ 

🔹Father, give me clarity of direction so I can plan my next steps according to Your will and not my own.
🔹Lord, I trust You to provide the financial and other resources I need, and the patience to wait, wisdom, and creativity to move forward, as You lead me.
🔹God, lead me to connect with trustworthy like-minded people who will support me in the ways I need most to move forward.

 *If you are trying to walk in your purpose, but obstacles are hindering your progress…* 

 _“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” ~Joshua 1:9 NIV_ 

🔹Lord, I receive your wisdom, strength, and provision to overcome the internal and external obstacles to the next steps on my journey.
🔹God, show me how You are leading me to learn and grow in this situation so that I can be more effective as well as bring you glory.
🔹Father, give me the patience to wait on You to reveal Your wisdom on when and how I move forward.

 *If you know your purpose and have already started the path to fulfil your calling…* 

 _"Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails". ~Proverbs 19:21 NIV_ 

🔹Jesus, help me to reflect your love and humility, as well as the Father’s will, in all of my choices and interactions with others to bear much good fruit.
🔹Dear God, lead me to effectively balance my time, energy, and resources between fulfilling my purpose and other priorities in life.
🔹Lord, make me sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit to guide me in what You want me to do next on my path of purpose

 _“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” ~Matthew 7:7-8 NIV_ 

Pray specific and practical prayers for purpose and direction as you progress in pursuing your God-given calling. Ask God for what you need on your path. 
Seek His will to find purpose and direction. Knock on spiritual doors to open earthly ones to move forward. Consistent and intentional prayer, action, and partnership with God will help you to effectively explore, discover, grow into, and fulfil your purpose to transform your life and make an impact on those you are called to serve.

God bless you.

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