Have you ever asked the question, “What is my purpose”? The world will tell you that we are an accident of evolution and ultimately have no purpose. The youngest generations, who have been taught this unequivocally now have the highest rates of depression and mental health disorders of any in history. The truth is, God has a purpose for your life, and living it out leads to a life worth living. Today we begin to unpack how we can learn to live out our purpose.

1 Peter 1:1-7
1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith - more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire - may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Luke 10:38-42
38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to His teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to Him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42 but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”

For Adult Homes and Groups
4 Steps for Creating Space for what Matters
“The solution to an overly busy life is not more time. It’s to slow down and simplify our lives around what really matters.” - Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Talk with your family or a friend about how you will put one of these ideas into practice this week.

1. Say no to something
2. Say less to something
3. Say more to something
4. Say yes to something

For Families with Kids
1. What’s something you wish we had more time to do together?
2. Do you think we’re spending enough time in God’s Word as a family?
3. If not, what can we get rid of so that we can prioritize that time together?