REFORMED PURPOSE
Romans 8:28
Three areas that shape us:
Identity - Who am I?
Community - Where do I belong?
Purpose - Why am I here?
Our purpose is forged in our identity, expressed through community, and all for God’s glory.
Purpose Formed
Genesis 1:28
Purpose Deformed
Genesis 3:4-5
Purpose Reformed
2 Corinthians 3:18
Finding your purpose begins by
God is about your
Your plans
You are in the
Discussion Guide
Ever have your plans ruined? Describe what happened.
Have you ever experienced a season, place, or event in your life that seemed to have not purpose? Explain. What led to that feeling?
Which story do you identify with more - Paul or Gideon? Why?
READ either Judges 6:11-24 or Acts 9:1-20 and the person’s change from their plans to God’s purpose.
Can you think of any other stories in the Bible where God changed someone’s plans to give them their purpose?
Why do you think God has placed you where he has? (Family, work, relationships, church, neighborhood, etc)?
How might your unique skills, abilities, experiences (or lack thereof) be just what God wants to use right where you are?
What steps can you take this week to shift from making plans to living out your purpose?
What plans do you need to lay down? (They may not be bad plans!)
PRAY for God to change your plans in order to fulfill your purpose
PRAY God may use you and show you this week how you are in the perfect place to fulfill your purpose for his glory.