Day 40 – Living With Purpose

April 15, 2005

Author: Rev. Kip B. Banks, Sr.

“For David … served the purpose of God in his own generation.” Acts 13:36 (NASB)

Greetings Dearly Beloved,

Today is Day 40 -- the last day -- of our 40 Days of Purpose devotional sojourn. It is my prayer that these devotions have been a blessing to you!

Also, I extend an invitation to you to attend our 40 Days of Purpose closing celebration at the East Washington Heights Baptist Church located at 2220 Branch Avenue in Southeast, Washington, DC. It will be held this Sunday beginning at 11AM.

Day 40 – Living With Purpose

Living on purpose is the only way to really live!

In the Upper Room, as Jesus was concluding his last day of ministry with his disciples, he washed their feet as an example and said, “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” John 13:17 (NIV) Once you know what God wants you to do, the blessing comes in actually doing it.

You may wonder, “What about God’s will for my job or marriage or where I’m supposed to live or go to school?” Honestly, these are secondary issues in your life, and there may be multiple possibilities that would all be in God’s will for you. What matters most is that you fulfill God’s eternal purposes regardless of where you live or work or whom you marry. Those decisions should support your purposes. Focus on God’s purposes for your life, not your plans, since that’s what will last forever.

Peace and Blessings,
Pastor Kip Banks
East Washington Heights Baptist Church