What drives you?

What drives your life? from Purpose Driven Life

Take a moment to think about what motivated you to be who you are today or what is motivating you to become the person you want to be in the future?

Everyone’s life is driven by something.
Five most common drives are:
1.Many people are driven by guilt.
Have you ever done anything for which you felt so guilty that you were always trying to correct it? (Read Psalms 32:1-5)
2.Many people are driven by resentment and anger.
Why is it so hard to forgive?
Those who have hurt you in the past cannot continue to hurt you now unless you hold on to the pain through resentment.1 (Read Job 5:2)
3.Many people are driven by fear.(Read 2 Timothy 1:7) Is lack of faith a form of fear?
4.Many people are driven by materialism.
What is your true motive for wanting that new car, house, better job, more money, etc? (If God is not mentioned, then your motive may be wrong)
Real security can only be found in that which can never be taken from you – your relationship with God.2
5.Many people are driven by the need for approval.
You can’t please everyone.
Who should we try to please?

We should be driven by God’s purpose
How would you explain what the following phrases mean?
~Knowing your purpose gives meaning to your life. Jeremiah 29:11
~Knowing your purpose simplifies your life.
~Knowing your purpose focuses your life. Ephesians 5:17 & Philippians 3:13
~Knowing your purpose motivates your life.
~Knowing your purpose prepares you for eternity. Romans 14:10-12

Question to Consider: What would my family and friends say is the driving force of my life? What do I want it to be?