“God didn’t give us a plan, but a purpose; not a map, but a mission; not a blueprint for tracing, but a blue sky for exploring.”

A thought from Leonard Sweet, (2014-02-21) from his book, The Well-Played Life: Why Pleasing God Doesn't Have to Be Such Hard Work (p. 86). Tyndale Momentum. Kindle Edition.

We are constantly looking for that four step plan. Oh I know I have used the four or three steps but life is more than a recipe, it is an adventure. We miss out on so much of life when we look for a plan.

Leonard goes on to say, “God did not create us to live out a ‘life plan’ or a ‘master plan.’ There is no one plan with definite specifics. God has made us with special gifts and blessings, with the expectation that we enjoy using them in God’s mission in the world, the ‘reign of God.’ Or as Augustine put it in such memorable form, ‘Love God, and do what you will.’”

Now the adventure starts with having a relationship with God through His Spirit in us. We are His creation and in that we explore and live out His purpose and His mission. Look at who He created you to be then go live the adventure that is opened up to you each day.

I love exploring who He created me to be. From that I love who I am and live that out in making a difference each day in the life He has given me. I love smiling and bringing joy and happiness in other people’s days. I love creating, sitting down and writing what comes out of who I am and who He is. I love reading. Seeing how other people use who they are to make a difference in my thoughts, in my direction, in my pleasure, in my encouragement, in my adventure. I love to walk and explore what is happening around me but at a slower pace. I love getting in the car on the weekend and expanding my exploration and then sharing what I have found with others. I really enjoy the life that God has given me the opportunity to live and explore.

What about you?

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