Life with purpose

 Welcome to Called With Purpose Today we begin a series born from a question that every one of us has asked at some point in life: How much is a human life really worth? We live in a world that measures value by money, appearance, fame, or success. But God has never measured a life that way. Today we begin a journey from Genesis to Revelation to discover the true value of a life in the eyes of its Creator. SERIES: THE VALUE OF A LIFE EPISODE 1 Before You Existed, You Already Had Value Key Scripture: Genesis 1:26–27 "Then God said, 'Let Us make mankind in Our image, according to Our likeness...'"(Genesis 1:26) Introduction We live in a world that constantly tries to define a person's worth by what they own, how they look, what profession they have, how many followers they have, or what they can produce. Many people grow up believing they have little value because they have been rejected, wounded, or looked down upon. But the Bible presents an entirely different tru...

Las 3 Llaves del Reino de los Cielos Dar • Orar • Ayunar Texto base:  Matthew 16:19 “Y a ti te daré las llaves del reino de los cielos; y todo lo que atares en la tierra será atado en los cielos; y todo lo que desatares en la tierra será desatado en los cielos.” Introducción: ¿Qué son las llaves del Reino? Cuando Jesús habló de las “llaves del Reino”, no estaba hablando de objetos físicos, sino de  autoridad espiritual y acceso al Reino de los cielos . Estas palabras fueron dadas después de la revelación de Pedro acerca de quién es Jesús: el Cristo, el Hijo del Dios viviente. Las llaves representan acceso a la voluntad de Dios, a Su presencia y a una vida alineada con el cielo. Recibir las llaves del Reino no es religión, es relación. El Reino no se gana, se recibe Es importante entender que estas llaves no son para “ganar” el Reino, sino para vivir dentro de él. La salvación es por gracia, pero las llaves representan cómo caminamos en esa salvación con madurez espiritual y au...

Sometimes God has to stir the pot of your life so that what’s hidden can rise to the surface—so you can see it and deal with it. What makes a soup rich and creamy are the nutrients that float to the top when the pot is stirred. But too often, we skim off those very nutrients and throw them away, not realizing we’re discarding what’s most valuable. This message was given to me by the Lord. In clearer words: sometimes we already have the answers to the questions we ask God. Sometimes He has already given us solutions. But we don’t examine them—we don’t recognize their value. And so, God allows a kind of “revolution” to happen in our lives, to bring clarity and draw our attention to what was there all along. Sometimes the answers are visible—God brings them right to the surface—but we either don’t take them seriously, don’t know what to do with them, or simply push them aside and end up missing out. Even when God gives us clarity, we can still fail to see what He’s trying to tell us.

  Other Gods: The Subtle Idols of the Heart When we say, “I don’t serve other gods,” most of us think of carved images or false religions. But Scripture reveals something deeper. An idol is anything that takes the place that belongs to God alone. It is not always visible. It is often internal. It lives in the heart and governs the mind. Yet before we go further, let’s bring balance. This message is not saying: Relationships are wrong. Money is evil. Success is sinful. Rest is laziness. Caring for yourself is selfish. God created work. God created relationships. God created provision. God created rest. The issue is not possession — it is position. The issue is not having — it is ruling. When Good Things Take God’s Place Money is not evil. Scripture says the  love  of money is a root of evil (1 Timothy 6:10). We are called to work and provide (1 Timothy 5:8). God even gives power to produce wealth (Deuteronomy 8:18). Relationships are blessings. God Himself said it is not g...

  FOOD FOR THOUGHT 🤍 The Lord placed these questions on my heart. I wrote them down and have meditated on them since. Today, I feel led to share them. Take a moment to reflect: Are you working for the Kingdom of Heaven… or the kingdom of hell? Are we building each other up… or working against one another? How do I know if I’m working for someone or against them? What attitudes, words, or behaviors create division among us? The things I say. The things I watch. The things I listen to. The things I consume. The thoughts I entertain. The emotions I feed. The actions I take… Are they drawing me closer to God — or pulling me away from Him? The people I love and who surround me — Am I helping lead them toward God? Or is my influence pushing them away? The gifts, opportunities, and blessings I receive — Are they strengthening my relationship with God… Or quietly replacing it? This isn’t about condemnation. It’s about alignment. Every day, we are building something — either advancing the ...

  Stirring the Pot Scripture Anchor: "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts."  — Psalm 139:23 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God…"  — James 1:5 There are moments in our lives when everything feels unsettled. Circumstances shift. Emotions rise. Questions surface. It feels as if God has taken the spoon and begun stirring the pot of our lives. I once shared this message before, but as I revisited it today, it stirred my heart again. Sometimes God has to stir the pot in your life so you can see what rises to the surface. When you cook soup, the richest nutrients often rise to the top when the pot is stirred. Yet many times, we skim that layer off and throw it away without realizing it contains substance and value. In the same way, when God allows movement, pressure, or even discomfort in our lives, it is often to reveal what is already there — answers we have prayed for, wisdom we have received, convictions He has placed ...