Apicontent

“For I know what I have planned for you,’ says the Lord. ‘I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11)

“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10)

• God chose me for an everlasting relationship with Him. (Acts 17:26-28; Ephesians 1:4; 1 Peter 1:1-2)
• God wants me to experience His best for all eternity. (Psalms 40:5; John 10:10; Romans 12:2)
• God has given me the freedom to choose; however, He has not given me freedom from the consequences. (Psalms 119:30; Galatians 6:7-9)
• God has given me a new identity in Christ so that I am able to live supernaturally. (2 Corinthians 5:17; 2 Peter 1:3)
• God created me to please Him (John 5:30; Colossians 1:10)
  • by pursuing intimacy with God (Matthew 22:37–38; Ephesians 5:1)
  • by becoming Christlike in my character (Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 3:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24)
  • by building up others in Christ (Ephesians 4:12; 1 Peter 4:10)
  • by being His Kingdom ambassador to those who don’t know Him (Matthew 5:14-16; 28:19-20; John 15:16; 2 Corinthians 5:20)
• God expects me to live by faith, trusting Him to help me and the Holy Spirit to empower me. (Proverbs 3:5-6; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Galatians 3:3; Ephesians 3:16; Hebrews 11:6)
• God plans to develop my character through adversity. (Job 23:10; James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 1:6-7)
• God formed me with a S.P.E.C.I.A.L. DESIGN for a unique mission. (Psalms 139:13-16; Jeremiah 1:5; Ephesians 2:10)
• God wants me to cooperate with Him so that together we will fulfill the mission He has for me. (Deuteronomy 13:4; Job 22:21; Matthew 6:33)

• To Reveal Himself to His Creation
  (Amos 4:13; 1 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 3:10; Hebrews 1:2)
• To Reconcile People to Himself
  (John 3:16; Colossians 1:20; Hebrews 2:10)
• To Enjoy His Creation
  (Romans 11:36; Colossians 1:16; 1 Corinthians 8:6)
• To Establish an Eternal Kingdom
  (Matthew 25:34; Luke 22:29-30; John 18:36; Revelation 5:10)
• To Reign Supreme Over All
  (1 Corinthians 15:24; Philippians 2:10; Ephesians 1:9-10)
• To Judge Unrighteousness and Faithfulness
  (Proverbs 11:21; Jeremiah 17:10; Hebrews 6:10)
• To Receive All Glory
  (1 Chronicles 29:11-12; Matthew 6:13; 1 Corinthians 1:27-29; Revelation 4:11)

“…who announces the end from the beginning and reveals beforehand what has not yet occurred, who says, ‘My plan will be realized, I will accomplish what I desire.’”
—Isaiah 46:10

“The Lord has worked everything for his own ends – even the wicked for the day of disaster.”
—Proverbs 16:4

“There are many plans in a person’s mind, but it is the counsel of the Lord which will stand.”
—Proverbs 19:21

“The Lord’s decisions stand forever; his plans abide throughout the ages.”
—Psalms 33:11

“O Lord, you are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You, Lord, have dominion and exalt yourself as the ruler of all.  You are the source of wealth and honor; you rule over all. You possess strength and might to magnify and give strength to all.  Now, our God, we give thanks to you and praise your majestic name!
“But who am I and who are my people, that we should be in a position to contribute this much? Indeed, everything comes from you, and we have simply given back to you what is yours. For we are resident foreigners and temporary settlers in your presence, like all our ancestors; our days are like a shadow on the earth, without security.” —1 Chronicles 29:11-15

“He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise;he imparts knowledge to those with understanding;” —Daniel 2:21

“Your land is devastated, your cities burned with fire.
Right before your eyes your crops are being destroyed by foreign invaders. They leave behind devastation and destruction.” —Isaiah 45:7

“Disarming the rulers and authorities, he has made a public disgrace of them, triumphing over them by the cross” —Colossians 2:15

“For it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow to me, and every tongue will give praise to God.” —Romans 14:11

(Job 25:2; Psalms 95:3; 103:19; 1 John 4:4)

Therefore:
I respect and submit to Your absolute authority.

“Reconcile yourself with God, and be at peace with him;in this way your prosperity will be good.” —Job 22:21

“You must follow the Lord your God and revere only him; and you must observe his commandments, obey him, serve him, and remain loyal to him. ” —Deuteronomy 13:4

“…and do not present your members to sin as instruments to be used for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who are alive from the dead and your members to God as instruments to be used for righteousness. ” —Romans 6:13

“ Besides, we have experienced discipline from our earthly fathers and we respected them; shall we not submit ourselves all the more to the Father of spirits and receive life?”—Hebrews 12:9

“Therefore I exhort you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a sacrifice – alive, holy, and pleasing to God – which is your reasonable service.” —Romans 12:1

Focus on rededicating yourself to God, your Sovereign Ruler >>

Heavenly Father, You are the Sovereign Ruler of the universe.

“O Lord, you are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You, Lord, have dominion and exalt yourself as the ruler of all. You are the source of wealth and honor; you rule over all. You possess strength and might to magnify and give strength to all. Now, our God, we give thanks to you and praise your majestic name!” —1 Chronicles 29:11-13

Therefore: I respect and submit to Your absolute authority.

“do not present your members to sin as instruments to be used for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who are alive from the dead and your members to God as instruments to be used for righteousness.” —Romans 6:13

God’s Eternal Purposes

• To Reveal Himself to His Creation
• To Reconcile People to Himself
• To Enjoy His Creation
• To Establish an Eternal Kingdom
• To Reign Supreme Over All
• To Judge Unrighteousness and Faithfulness
• To Receive All Glory

“Listen to the Lord’s message, you leaders of Sodom!
Pay attention to our God’s rebuke, people of Gomorrah!”
—Isaiah 46:10

God’s Master Plan for Me

“For I know what I have planned for you,’ says the Lord. ‘I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope. ” —.Jeremiah 29:11

• God chose me for an everlasting relationship with Him.
• God wants me to experience His best for all eternity.
• God has given me the freedom to choose, however, He has not given me freedom from the consequences.
• God has given me a new identity in Christ so that I am able to live supernaturally.
• God created me to please Him …

•  By pursuing intimacy with God
• By becoming Christlike in my character
• By building up others in Christ
• By being His Kingdom ambassador to those who don’t know Him

• God expects me to live by faith, trusting Him to help me and the Holy Spirit to empower me.
• God plans to develop my character through adversity.
• God formed me with a S.P.E.C.I.A.L. DESIGN for a unique mission.
• God wants me to cooperate with Him so that together we will fulfill the mission He has for me.

Your S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Design

How has God custom designed me?