Series: Change Your World

Purpose….
Sometimes our God-given purpose isn’t immediately revealed.
Don’t allow your insecurities and place in life keep you from your God-given purpose to serve God and others.

1. You can’t, but God can.

• Exodus 3:11-15

God can take what we see as an excuse and use it for good.
God can take our insecurities and shortcomings and use them to make Him even more known.

2. Being forgotten doesn’t make you a failure.

• 1^st Samuel 16:7

David was forgotten in the field, but he would later be remembered when Samuel couldn’t find God’s manto become king among his brothers.
Just because you don’t feel “gifted”, or you’ve been overlooked by others doesn’t mean you aren’t valuableand purposed by God.

3. Don’t let the page dictate the story.

• 1^st Samuel 17:34-37

What is God preparing you for?
The place you work, the people who are around you, the situation you may be in may not seem ideal, but don’t let it stop you from making a difference.
Do circumstances make it feel impossible?
Just because it’s difficult doesn’t mean you’re done.

4. Don’t despise what God designed.

• 1 Samuel 17:40

David had a Shepard’s bag to face the giant.
He tried other armor, but it just wasn’t him.
That’s how God works.
Don’t despise how He’s created you.
You may not feel usable, but God says you are.
Don’t let what others say about you change what God does with you.
Don’t allow your insecurities and place in life keep you from your God-given purpose to serve Him and others.