Purposeful Pursuit continues....

3/7/13.......for His purpose and my purpose.

My Purpose® moisturizer has sat in my "beauty basket" for many years. It's my "go to" moisturizer. I know it's simple purpose in my life and it serves me well.  Daily usage leaves my leaves my skin feeling refreshed and moisturized----plus, it has added benefit of SPF 15 sunscreen. 

Purpose's® purpose is clearly spelled out by its maker----right there on the label. I would like my "purpose" shown that clearly by my Maker.  I do desire His purpose for my life but maybe I want too many specifics, like one would find on a printed label. 

Pondering this all week, I have reread Psalm 117 (shortest of the psalms) and concur with David Ginn that God's purpose seems to be that He should be praised by all the nations. 

Praise the Lord, all you nations;
    extol him, all you peoples.
For great is his love toward us,
    and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.
Praise the Lord.

His purpose is shown in scripture and the same can be said for His desired purpose for all Christians who desire godly, purposeful living.

As I continue in my purposeful pursuit, I will keep the Westminster Catechism at the forefront of my scripture search realizing that chief end and purpose are synonymous .

Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. 

The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him. (Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q 1, Q 2)

SFT

9/6/11 Those initials had an impact on Luke, the golfer in the film, “Seven Days in Utopia,” as in his golf game he sought to see it, feel it and trust it. Can he learn to “never follow traditions for traditions sake?” Can he follow the voice of truth (& not his dad’s)? Will he choose to no longer play for acceptance because excellence will be his coach?

Though Roger Ebert’s (thumbs up, thumbs down critic) review said he would “rather eat a golf ball than see that movie again,” I applaud this somewhat Hallmark-like movie, not only because it’s decent but because it gives hope for those who might not know their life’s purpose. There’s more to life than winning putts, first place trophies or fat paychecks. Walk in purpose.

SFT "See His Love, Feel His Presence, Trust His Word". A powerful message for life.

During yesterday’s televised Deutsche Bank Championship, Webb Simpson (unheard of to me) sank the putt in the playoffs to win the tourney and become #1 in the FedEx Cup point standings. Following that winning birdie putt he lifted his index finger and pointed heavenward. During His acceptance he first acknowledged the Lord. Wow, now I’ll know his name. I’m glad I heard the speech because I saw no print record of it today in newspapers or on-line.

I think SFT is more than a part of Simpson’s golf game; it’s an integral part of his life’s journey.

(W.Simpson Picture from ESPN/Boston)