Faith and Purpose | Devotional Series

Corresponding Episode
#52 People, Purpose & Platforms with Dr. Jen Bennett
https://drjenbennett.com/peoplepurposeplatforms/

In this episode from our She Impacts Culture Devotional Series, Corrie Heinrichs guides us through a journey of faith and purpose. Drawing inspiration from episode 52, titled "People, Purpose & Platforms," with Dr. Jen Bennett, we explore the profound concept that we are God's masterpieces, uniquely designed to impact and influence culture for Christ.

Corrie shares a heartfelt prayer, lifts up those who may be struggling to discern their purpose, and provides actionable steps to help align our lives with God's calling. Tune in for a moment of spiritual renewal as we meditate, engage, and pray, centering ourselves in devotion and seeking guidance from God. Whether you're looking for affirmation, prayer, or a sense of direction, this episode will uplift your spirit and ignite your purpose. Join us and be encouraged on this faith-filled journey.

Ephesians 2:10

 ESV (English Standard Version)
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

NLT (New Living Translation)
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

NIV (New International Version)
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Ask yourself
"What steps can I take this week to align my actions and decisions with God's purpose for me and this generation?"

Reflect

•  On Ephesians 2:10 and the unique purpose God has for you.
•  Journal about how this verse speaks to the specific calling God has placed on your life.
•  Spend time meditating on being God's masterpiece and how you can use your gifts to influence culture for Christ.

 
 Engage

•  Seek out opportunities to shepherd and encourage those around you in your daily interactions.
•  Show Christ’s love and care in tangible ways.
•  Find new ways to support and uplift your community through acts of kindness and mentorship.

 Pray

1.  Pray for discernment, boldness, and a heart aligned with God's purpose for yourself and those around you.
2.  Pray for divine appointments to influence culture for Christ.
3.  Pray for transformation in your own heart and mind to wholeheartedly embrace God's purpose, setting aside distractions of worldly recognition and acclaim.

Transcript

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Hello, friends. I'm doctor Jen Bennett. We are in the midst of our she impacts culture devotional series with guest host, Corrie. We are exploring the intersection of faith and impact, drawing inspiration from our previous episodes. But more than that, we'll embark on a journey of spiritual renewal and activation. Join me as we take a pause from the noise of the world, sip from the well of encouragement, and center ourselves in devotion and prayer. Each episode will feature a snippet from a past conversation followed by a devotional designed to uplift your spirit and ignite your purpose. So whether you're in need of a word of affirmation, a moment of prayer, or simply seeking guidance, this series is here for you. Friends, get comfortable, open your heart, and let's dive into the She impacts culture devotional series. Don't live your life on a platform. Seek the purpose that God has given you for your generation, and then go out and do it because God wants to use you in mighty ways to impact and influence culture for Christ. This prayer devotional corresponds to the She Impact's culture episode 52, people, purpose, and platforms, with doctor Jen Bennett we are God's masterpiece, He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2 verse 10, taken from the NLT. Father God, we thank you for being the loving creator who has uniquely designed each one of us for a purpose in this generation. We declare that our identity rests in being your masterpiece, created to impact and influence the culture around us for Christ. We thank you for the assurance that we have been created anew in Christ Jesus, equipped to fulfill the good works that you have prepared for us. We lift up those around us who may be struggling to discern their purpose or are feeling pressured by the world's standards of success. We pray for clarity and divine guidance for them to understand the unique calling you have placed on their lives. May they find peace and confidence in knowing that they are fearfully and wonderfully made by you. We also intercede for the culture around us, that your light may shine brightly through us as we walk in obedience to your purpose. Give us boldness and humility to shepherd those who you have entrusted to us, leading them with love and grace towards you. We ask for transformation in our own hearts and minds, Lord, that we may wholeheartedly embrace your purpose for us, setting aside the distractions of worldly recognition and acclaim. Help us to live out our callings faithfully, bringing glory to your name in all that we do. In your name we pray. Amen. Ask yourself the question, what steps can I take this week to align my actions and decisions with God's purpose for me and this generation? As you go through your week, I encourage you to do these three things. 1st, reflect. Spend time meditating on Ephesians 2 verse 10, and journal about the unique purpose God has for you in this generation. Secondly, engage. Seek out opportunities to shepherd and encourage those around you in your daily interactions, showing Christ's love and care. And finally, pray. Here are 2 ways you can pray. Pray for discernment, boldness, and a heart aligned with God's purpose for yourselves and those around you. Pray for divine appointments to influence culture for Christ. To listen to the corresponding episode, or to see these activations and prayer lists, please reference the show notes. I'm Corey, and thank you for joining our devotional series on the She Impact Culture podcast.