Soul Purpose

• Ask Yourself:
  • What moves you?
  • What feeds your soul?
  • What has shaped you?
• Today, we’re going to explore your Soul Purpose—and I’ll begin by sharing mine.

1. Background & Foundations

• I grew up in a family that loved, trusted, and served God.
• My Father:
• My Mother:
• I am a reflection of both—vision + compassion—woven together by God’s purpose.

Salvation Moment:

• Accepted Christ at age 7 on my dad’s lap.
• My parents helped me know God personally.

📖 John 17:3

• God created me (and you) out of love, not need.
• We are reflections of His love and glory.
• Our life, worship, creativity, and love should display who He is.

1. To Know and Love God

📖 Matthew 22:37–38

• Our soul’s primary purpose: To love God completely and center our lives on Him.

📖 Philippians 3:10 (NIV)

📖 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV)

“And we all… are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory…”

• Knowing God is the essence of our eternal purpose.
• Transformation shows His work in us.
• Have I always been successful? No.
• But I’ve never given up—I continue to cling to what I know as I grow in Him.

III. To Love and Serve Others

📖 Matthew 22:37–40

📖 Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)

📖 1 Peter 4:10–11 (NIV)

• Your soul purpose is tied to how you bless and serve others.
• Serving others is an expression of divine purpose.
• We were made to serve and bring praise to God.

1. To Live Out Your Unique Calling

📖 Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)

Truth:

• Every believer has the same ultimate purpose but a unique calling.
• God’s mission for me: To help others become fully devoted disciples of Jesus.

Personal Journey-Why these matter:

• My soul purpose became clear—to follow Jesus fully and reach others with the Gospel.

Reflection:

• Teaching gave me the Word foundation to disciple others.
• Music became ministry.
• Marriage became partnership in God’s vision.
• Missions broadened my world view.
• Trials deepened my trust.

📖 John 15:16 (NIV

1. The Takeaway

• Running close to God’s heart fulfills your deepest desires.
• What started in my childhood continues through my children and grandchildren.
• Your soul purpose is a journey, not a single event.

📖 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”