1. While it's true some people seem to find their life purpose easier than others, it's also true that God really does have a plan for every single person, even if it takes a while to see what it is.
a. Jermiah 1:5“I chose you before I gave you life, and before you were born I selected you to be a prophet to the nations.”
2. Most people think finding your life purpose means doing something you truly love. It's an area that just seems natural to you and things just seem to fall into place. But what if things aren't so clear for you? What if you're not sure what your gifts are? What if you haven't discovered any particular talent that makes you think it could be your true calling in life? Or what if you're working somewhere and you're good at it, but you just don't feel fulfilled?
a. Jermiah 29:11 I alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring you prosperity and not disaster, plans to bring about the future you hope for.
3. 12 Disciples
a. Andrew and Peter/Simon- Brothers and were fisherman
b. Barthlomew- Son of Talmai, King of Geshur, cam from a Royal family
c. James Boanergers-Fisherman, John the Baptist brother
d. John the Baptist-Fisherman, James brother
e. Judas-
f. Jude-Treasury
g. Mathhew-Tax collector
h. Philip-Fisherman
i. Simon-Tradesman
j. Thomas-Tradesman
k. James-Tradesman
l. Mark 8:35 For if you want to save your own life, you will lose it; but if you lose your life for me and for the gospel, you will save it.
4. What the disciples didn't know is that God wanted them to be happy—even more than they did. And following God's plan for their lives made them happy inside, where it really matters. What a concept, huh?
a. Psalms 138:8 The Lord will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever— do not abandon the works of your hands.
5. The next step in finding your life purpose is right in the Book. All you have to do is read it. The Bible says Jesus told his disciples they were supposed to