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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Purposefulness (Purpose in Life) (05/25/06)
The Secret is Service

One of the first things you feel when you become a Christian is a true sense of purpose. Passion enters your life like never before, it burns you with a desire to know and please God. But actually putting that sense of purpose and burning desire to please God into some sort of action is where it gets a little confusing and difficult for most of us. For me it was quite a dramatic experience when Jesus came into my life. I was this self absorbed young lad who thought he was better and smarter than he really was. I was a very proud young man and God did exactly what His word says (Luke 14:11) and broke me. He taught me what it means to be humble but brave at the same time, He taught me what true love is through His Sons sacrifice and he taught me the rewards of obedience to him. I also have experienced the pain and utter discomfort in turning my back on Him cause of my sin. But I have also experienced his incomprehensible mercy when I repent and ask for forgiveness. But if I can resume all this I have said to advocate a purpose to life it would be to get to know God and develop your relationship with Him.
The only way to find purpose in life is by cultivating a relationship with the person that gave it to you. He created each and every one of us different and special. I believe to be purposeful you have to walk with God and let the Holy Spirit guide you in whatever you do. This is easier said than done, and sometimes it is very difficult to apply. Especially with all the bombardment of filth and immorality that dominates television, radio, papers, magazines, and the internet. But the only way to combat this constant attack on our minds is to fill our heads and ears with God (His word) and pray constantly. Even though we’re in a constant battle we must not forget that we have victory through our savior Jesus Christ.
I think one word best describes our purpose in this world and that is service. Jesus was the ultimate example of this (Php2:5-7) and the more we venture and dedicate ourselves to the service of God, the more our life will be filled with purpose
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Valerie Routhieaux
06/03/06
Good testimony. When we give ourselves to God, then He is able to show us His purpose. Good job. Keep writing.
Sherril Wendling
06/03/06
You are very articulate and well-spoken here! I so appreciate your great testimony. Now, to really develop this into all it can be, I would suggest you focus, focus, focus.

The topic is purposefulness. For you, that means servanthood. Your title says servanthood; your conclusion says servanthood. So, perhaps tell the reader some stories about how you've learned servanthood, and why you relate that to your purpose in life.

Go for it! You've got the goods to be an excellent writer!