Jim Hageman, Living God's Plan - A Purpose Driven Life

Purpose Driven, Living God’s Plan For Your Life

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Are you living a purpose driven life or just living? What is a purpose driven life? Does it even matter?

All good questions…

Having lived a self-centered life, in ERROR for several years, I can attest that living a purpose driven life matters. In fact, it is the key to enjoying a truly fulfilling, successful life.

Purpose Driven, Living God’s Plan For Your Life

Living a purpose driven life begins with the understanding that God created us for a reason. He has a plan and a purpose that He wants each of us to fulfill, and… He will show you His plan for your life, just ask Him.

When you ask God, expect Him to answer. For me, He used my Zumba instructor, Nelly, to open my eyes to His plan. Nelly is a beautiful, young woman full of energy and a special love for Jesus Christ.

After class Nelly told me about a book, “The Purpose Driven Life,” written by Rick Warren. She told me that it was based on over 1000 scriptures and that God was using it to change her life. I bought it the next day and God has used it to transform my life significantly. Thank you Nelly!

What is God’s Plan For Your Life?

Let’s take a look at Ephesians 1:11 (MSG) – “It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone.”

God has 5 purposes for your life:

God created you for His pleasure, NOT yours. He wants you to praise Him, worship Him, and live a life that gives Him glory. He wants you to love Him with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. – “Give yourself completely to God since you have been given new life.”
Romans 6:13b (NLT)
God formed you specifically to be an integral part of His family – His church. He wants you to love and care for other believers. He wants you to fellowship and serve within the church, NOT just go there to receive. – “You are members of God’s very own family… and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian.”
Ephesians 2:19b (TLB)
God wants you to develop the character of Jesus Christ. The Bible shows you the life Jesus lived as an example of how God wants you to live. He wants you to become a true disciple of Christ, living a Christ centered life, NOT a self-centered one. – “In all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”
Romans 8:28 (NIV)
God wants you to use the special gifts and talents that He blessed you with. Your entire life, your experiences, your problems, your everything, God wants you to use to love, serve, and help others. – “We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
God wants you to be a messenger of His salvation, through Jesus Christ, to those who have yet to be saved by the grace of God. This can mean in your family, work, city, country, or on mission trips to other parts of the world. – “Work at bringing others to Christ.”
2 Timothy 4:5b (NLT)

In summary, My brothers and sisters in Christ, this is an overview of what God wants me to share with you. It is time for each of us, including you, to live God’s plan for our life… to live a Purpose Driven Life!

Please click here to contact me personally if you would like to know more, need prayer, or just want someone to talk with.

May God Bless You,

An Act of Love, Why Jesus Came

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Jesus Christ came into our world for seven specific reasons. This was the teaching Pastor Mike Hayes shared today at Covenant Church in Carrollton, Texas.

He told us that Jesus Christ came to:

1. Save us from sin, so that we wouldn’t miss out on the life God has for us – Matthew 1:21-23
2. Demonstrate the Love of God – Romans 5:6-8
3. Destroy the works of the devil – 1 John 3:8 and Luke 4:18
4. Bring judgment – John 9:39
5. Establish an everlasting Kingdom – Daniel 7:13,14
6. Give understanding – 1 John 5:20
7. Become our Great High Priest, our Lord, and our Savior – Hebrews 4:14-16

Pastor Mike gave a very thorough explanation of each, but there was one reason that stood out to me:

Jesus Christ came to “Bring Judgement!”

How can that be an act of love?

John 9:39 says – And Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may be made blind.” (NKJV)

Jesus Christ came into this world to bring judgement, not upon us, but upon Himself. The Son of God became man to be a sacrificial lamb. He came to bear God’s judgement. He came to atone for the sins of the world, our sins.

Jesus Christ is the only one who lived a completely sin free life. His life on earth is an example of right living. His suffering and death on the cross, His atonement for our sins, is an example of God’s amazing love for us.

And His love doesn’t stop there. Jesus rose from the dead and is in Heaven now with the Father. He knows that life on earth can be a struggle. He knows that we are not perfect and that we will sin.

Jesus Christ loves us so much that His life, His death, and His resurrection happened so that we may be forgiven when we fall short. He loves us so much that all we have to do is believe on Him and honestly ask Him to forgive us.

John 9:39, in The Amplified versions, says – Then Jesus said, I came into this world for judgment [as a Separator, in order that there may be [a] separation between those who believe on Me and those who reject Me], to make the sightless see and to make those who see become blind.

It is my sincere desire, that anyone who reads this, believes on Jesus Christ, has asked Him to be their Lord and Savior, and honestly asks Him to forgive them when they find themselves in sin.

May God Bless You,

Christmas, Jesus Is The Reason For The Season

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It’s Christmas time once again… This year let’s truly remember that, “Jesus is the reason for the season!”

As we all know, Christmas is a special time to celebrate the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ. It’s also a time that means, Santa Claus and Big Business, to the world.

In our bible study, at work this week, my friend Steve shared the true story of Santa Claus. It begins with St. Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time, the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey.

His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while St. Nicholas was still young. Obeying the words of Jesus to, “sell what you own and give the money to the poor,” St. Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering.

He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. St. Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.

ST. Nicholas’ life is an example of what Jesus tells us in John 13:34-35, “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.”

Giving gifts is one way to express our love for each other. Some other things we can do is to offer a kind word to someone or to spend a few minutes of quality, focused time with a person we care about. We can also look for ways to serve others.

A very special thing we can do is to make sure our children know more about Jesus Christ than they do about Santa Claus.

Merry Christmas to all my dear brothers and sisters in Christ!

May God Bless You,

Love Jesus Christ, Enjoy True Success In Your Life

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As Christians, we are told to love Jesus Christ with all our heart, soul, and strength. We are called to be His disciples, to worship Him, and to serve Him.

The way to true success in life is to love Jesus Christ above all else, but how many of us are doing this? Can you honestly say that you love Jesus Christ more that your spouse? Do you love Jesus Christ more than your children? More than your parents?

Look at what the bible says in Luke 14:26 (NLT) – “If you want to be my disciple, you must hate everyone else by comparison — your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters — yes, even your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple.”

What? I have to “hate” everyone else?

NO! Now let’s take a look at what this scripture is really saying. Pastor Mike Hayes, of Covenant Church, helped me truly understand this scripture today. The word, “hate,” in the original Hebrew language, is defined as, “to love less than.” So let’s reread that scripture with a clearer understanding.

“If you want to be my disciple, you must love everyone else less that Jesus Christ by comparison — your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters — yes, even your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple.“

In this scripture, God is clearly telling us to put our love for Jesus Christ before everyone else. He is telling us that if we want our marriage to succeed, we are to love Jesus Christ more than our spouse. He also tells us in another scripture, that once we are married, we are to love our spouse more than our parents. And, we are to love our spouse more than our children. As children, we are to love Jesus Christ more than our parents. We are to love Jesus Christ more than our brothers and sisters.

We are also to love Jesus Christ more than we love ourselves. When you love Jesus Christ more than everyone else, you realize that He is our everything. His love is unconditional. He is our savior, our forgiveness, our way to righteousness, our healer, our provider.

When we love Jesus Christ above all else and put Him first in our lives, we are living in alignment with God’s plan for our life. I encourage you to take a moment right now and ask Jesus Christ to help you love Him more than everyone and anything else.

May God Bless You,

7 Minute Workout Review, How To Profit Exercising Only 7 Minutes 3 x A Week

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A 7 Minute Workout? Who wouldn’t want to get in the best shape of their life exercising for only 7 minutes 3 times per week? 7 Minute Workout promises significant health and fitness benefits. But can it deliver? This 7 Minute Workout review will give you an insider’s view of the program.
7 Minute Workout Review
The 7 minute workout program was founded by Joel Therien and Chris Reid in March of 2011. They wisely recruited numerous “Maverick” members to be a part of their beta test group. Based on the significant results and suggestions [...] Continue Reading…

The Slight Edge, Living Life To The Fullest

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The Slight Edge

The Slight Edge is a way of living life. It’s a way of thinking, a way of processing information that enables you to make the daily choices that will lead you to the success you desire. (The Slight Edge, by Jeff Olson)

We live in a world where we are bombarded by success tips. Some we apply some we do not. The Slight Edge is a life style to me, not a tip. It is a way of living that most fail to discover; especially now in this instant gratification world we live in.

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7minuteworkout.com, How A 7 Minute Workout Can Change Your Life & Financial Future

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Is 7minuteworkout.com a Scam?
NO! 7minuteworkout.com is definitely not a scam. It actually provides a 7 minute workout that anyone can simply do 3 times a week. It can and will change your life for the better.

Most of you do not realize that I lost 98 pounds over a 3 year period. Unfortunately, the yo-yo diet syndrome started to rear its ugly head. Having to deal with an unexpected divorce, 30 pounds seemed to sneak back on over the past 6 months. Can anyone relate to this?

As I was exploring options, Joel Therien and Chris Reid invited me to beta [...] Continue Reading…

Goal Setting And Planning, Simple And Effective

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Goal setting and planning is what people tell me they do. But do they really do it in a way that inspires them to achieve?

My name is Jim Hageman and I want to share with you a simple goal setting and planning strategy that works. It will help you realize whatever you truly desire to achieve in your life.

Goal Setting And Planning – A Simple Strategy
Your Personal Vision
This is your starting point for a solid, achievable life plan. Invest time to think about everything that you believe and what you want your life to be about. Think about what [...] Continue Reading…

Network Marketing Success, Do You Feel Comfortable or Uncomfortable?

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A High Level of Network Marketing Success Tends to be Achieved by About 1 in 20 People.

Why is that?

Network Marketing Success

Well look at these two thoughts, think about them seriously, and you will know exactly why…
Jason, a friend of mind, recently shared his thoughts with a team of successful people he manages…

“Throughout the day today, you might be tempted to blame someone or something for your shortcomings or failures or inability to produce. Accept full and complete responsibility for your own mistakes and shortcomings.

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Jim Hageman… A Holiday Wish!

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Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

A personal wish to all my family, friends, team members, colleagues, people I’ve had the pleasure to assist, and those I have yet to meet.

This is a time of sharing, remembering the good in our lives. and planning for the future. It is a time to reflect on the positive changes in our lives.

It is a time to be happy, joyful, and express our love for one another. Connect with people you meet and those in need. Do something special for someone just because.

Resist your human desire to react when things don’t [...] Continue Reading…