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Want to find out how your life measures up to the five purposes of the purpose-driven life? Take this simple test. Also helps you create a plan to help grow.
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CONNECT: You were formed for God’s family |
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| I am developing authentic community within my church family |
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| I am more loving, grace giving and forgiving to others than I was a year ago |
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| I am intentionally cultivating my relationships with Christian friends and spiritual mentors |
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| I am regularly connecting with my immediate family relationships (parent, siblings, kids and spouse) |
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| I am resolving conflict with others in a Biblical manner and supporting the leadership of my church family |
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GROW: You were created to become like Christ |
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| I have a growing relationship with God through regular quiet time in His Word and prayer |
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| I respond to challenges with peace and faith rather than anxiety and fear |
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| I avoid using addictive behaviors (food, television, busyness,etc.) to meet my needs |
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| I have a relationship with someone that encourages spiritual health & personal growth (spiritual partner) |
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| I am honoring God with my finances (budget) and my personalgiving to His work (tithing) |
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SERVE: You were shaped for serving God |
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| I am expressing my unique God-given design as a way of life (home, work, and community) |
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| I am open and praying to be used by God and express my unique S.H.A.P.E. for ministry |
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| I am serving in a regular (once a month or better) ministry in the church or community |
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| I am sharing group ownership by assuming a small responsibility or facilitating a discussion group |
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| I am discovering new ways to cultivate and develop my unique SHAPE for ministry |
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SHARE: You were made for a mission |
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| I am actively praying for and cultivating relationships with un-churched friends and family |
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| I am inviting seekers (unchurched people) to church and sharing my spiritual story with them |
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| I am seeking to connect unchurched people into our group or in the lives of our group members |
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| I am praying and considering where God can use me cross-culturally in the future |
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| I am regularly investing in the spiritual life of another person or group (spiritual reproduction) |
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WORSHIP: You were planned for God's pleasure |
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| I am faithfully attending church worship services for spiritual renewal and refreshment |
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| I have a personal plan and process to help me achieve my goals and dreams (health plan) |
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| I have a growing heart for worship to God through music and praise (personal, group & church) |
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| I am honoring God with my physical and personal health (exercise & nutrition) |
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| I am pleasing God with every dimension of my life by balancing His purposes in my life |
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Magnification Total ______
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FAIR
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GETTING GOING 10-15 |
VERY GOOD 15-20 |
WELL DEVELOPED 20-25 |
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| Optional Exercise: Have your parent(s), spouse, group leader and/or one additional Christian friend fill out a copy of this form before you complete the Purpose Driven Life Health Plan. | |
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