Based on the scriptures found in The Purpose-Driven Life – Day 3
Got Hope?​
Part 1
Part 1: Based on Ecclesiastics 4:4; Isaiah 49:4; Job 7:6
Rung after rung on this ladder I climb,
so, why can I not reach the top?
Goal after goal — am I wasting my time?
This merry-go-round will not stop!
Day after day, I have labored in vain,
because I have nothing to show.
Dream after dream have been flushed down the drain;
and, surely I reap what I sow.
Night after night, I just stare into space
for my situation is great.
Tear after tear I have wiped from my face;
how long can I shoulder this weight?
so, why can I not reach the top?
Goal after goal — am I wasting my time?
This merry-go-round will not stop!
Day after day, I have labored in vain,
because I have nothing to show.
Dream after dream have been flushed down the drain;
and, surely I reap what I sow.
Night after night, I just stare into space
for my situation is great.
Tear after tear I have wiped from my face;
how long can I shoulder this weight?
Part 2
Part 2: Based on Jeremiah 29:11; Ephesians 3:20;
Ephesians 5:17; Philippians 3:15; Philippians 3:13;
Matthew 6:24; Psalm 32:1; Romans 14:10b, 12
Ephesians 5:17; Philippians 3:15; Philippians 3:13;
Matthew 6:24; Psalm 32:1; Romans 14:10b, 12
I know the plans I have for you — your future’s bright, you’ll see;
because I’ve had forever to design your destiny.
And I can do far greater things than you could ever hope;
not even in your wildest dreams — beyond your mortal scope.
Don’t live a careless life — instead, keep focused on your goal;
forget the past and look ahead, and know I’m in control.
You cannot serve two masters since you cannot love them both.
For one of them, you’ll love to death; the other, you will loathe.
What joy for those whose guilt is cleared; remembered — nevermore!
Relieved of sin that’s disappeared — confessed before the Lord.
Know one day each of us will stand before the judgement throne,
accounting for — at God’s command — this life we’ve had on loan.
because I’ve had forever to design your destiny.
And I can do far greater things than you could ever hope;
not even in your wildest dreams — beyond your mortal scope.
Don’t live a careless life — instead, keep focused on your goal;
forget the past and look ahead, and know I’m in control.
You cannot serve two masters since you cannot love them both.
For one of them, you’ll love to death; the other, you will loathe.
What joy for those whose guilt is cleared; remembered — nevermore!
Relieved of sin that’s disappeared — confessed before the Lord.
Know one day each of us will stand before the judgement throne,
accounting for — at God’s command — this life we’ve had on loan.
Ecclesiastics 4:4 (LB)
I observed that the basic motive for success is the driving force of envy and jealousy!
I observed that the basic motive for success is the driving force of envy and jealousy!
Isaiah 49:4 (NIV)
I have labored to no purpose; I have spent my strength in vain and for nothing.
I have labored to no purpose; I have spent my strength in vain and for nothing.
Job 7:6 (LB)
My life drags by – day after hopeless day.
My life drags by – day after hopeless day.
Jeremiah 29:11 (NCV)
I know what I am planning for you . . . . “I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future.”
I know what I am planning for you . . . . “I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future.”
Ephesians 3:20 (LB)
God . . . is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of – infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes.
God . . . is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of – infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes.
Ephesians 5:17 (Msg)
Don’t live carelessly, unthinkingly. Make sure you understand what the Master wants.
Don’t live carelessly, unthinkingly. Make sure you understand what the Master wants.
Philippians 3:15 (Msg)
Let’s keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us.
Let’s keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us.
Philippians 3:13 (NLT)
I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead.
I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead.
Matthew 6:24 (NLT)
No one can serve two masters.
No one can serve two masters.
Psalm 32:1 (LB)
What happiness for those whose guilt has been forgiven! . . . What relief for those who have confessed their sins and God has cleared their record.
What happiness for those whose guilt has been forgiven! . . . What relief for those who have confessed their sins and God has cleared their record.
Romans 14: 10b, 12 (NLT)
Remember, each of us will stand personally before the judgment seat of God . . . . Yes, each of us will have to give a personal account to God.
Remember, each of us will stand personally before the judgment seat of God . . . . Yes, each of us will have to give a personal account to God.
LB: Living Bible • NIV: New International Version • NCV: New Century Version • MSG: The Message • NLT: New Living Translation
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