Where's my purpose?

"You have searched me, LORD,
   and you know me. "

Psalm 139:1 NIV

Everyone wonders at some point, “What’s my purpose in life?” As Christians, our ultimate purpose in life is to glorify God. We find insight and an incredible resource in the Bible. God gives us a beautiful picture of His plans and purposes for our lives in Psalm 139.

It’s easy to search for purpose through image. As girls, we often struggle with the face we see in the mirror. No matter the flaws Satan tries to point out, you were created by the Most High God! Verse 18 even says that His thoughts about you outnumber the grains of sand.

How amazing is that?

It’s easy to get distracted from your true purpose when you are desperate to be someone else’s view of perfect. So don’t get distracted by what others say about you; rely on what God says about you.

And then sometimes I think, “I’m too much of a screw up for God to have a purpose for me.” The truth is God has planned every day of your life. There is nothing you can do to screw up and mess up the plans He has for you. God already knows every mistake, and yet He loves you immeasurably.

Verses 23 and 24 show us how to plug into God’s purpose for our lives. God already knows your heart, but He gives you the opportunity to see what He sees. This verse asks you to take an active step. So ask God to show you the areas in your life that need some fine tuning and make some changes.  

Dear sister, you have a purpose!

You are loved passionately by your Savior! Now take hold of this beautiful reality, follow Him along the path of everlasting life, and He will show you the road to real purpose.

- Tara Hammett, Blume Intern

I've Got the Power!

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear,
but of power and of love and of a sound mind."
2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)

As we've mentioned in other posts, this verse is going to be the theme verse for Blume, and there is so much power in those words! What girl doesn’t need to be reminded of the fact that she has been given the power of God ALMIGHTY to share with the world?!?

I know I certainly do.

Students sharing at Blume 2007

Sometimes it’s hard to be bold in shining for Christ, but it's a calling we are all responsible for!
Most of you should be finishing up this school year pretty soon, so what are you going to do this summer?

Whatever you do, know that God is going to be with you and that you possess His power to do the unthinkable. You may not be the most outgoing girl in school, but there is someone you can reach out to this summer.

Has God put anyone on your heart? Don’t ignore His call! God didn’t give you fear; He gave you power and love and good sense, so use them! Get out there and show the world the love of God, and remember your new mantra, “I’VE GOT THE POWER!” 

—Allison Henderson, Blume intern

The Blume Experience

Oh- my- goodness! Summer is just around the corner! Soon, thousands of girls will be packing their bags and traveling to the world’s greatest Missions Gathering of Teen Girls-BLUME!!! I’m so excited! Are you?

This next week I’ll be meeting with the BLUME Team in Birmingham. You wouldn’t believe the enthusiasm, laughter, prayer and joy that fills the meeting room when we meet to plan, strategize and talk about- you. That’s right! YOU! We have been praying for months that if you have a desire to come to BLUME 2011, the Lord will make a way. For those of you who are signed up already, I pray that the Holy Spirit has already begun preparing your hearts so you will hear a personal message from the Lord during the conference. With great anticipation we (the BLUME team) trust as the Lord changes your life; His power in you will change the world.

What you should expect:

·         spiritual growth as we study His Word

·         closer walk with Him as we worship

·         a glimpse, perhaps clarity of what He is calling you to do

·         a mark on your spiritual journey that you will never forget

·         to experience different cultures-through stories and hands on experience

·         the Lord to make your dreams come true

·       to have a total blast with a bunch of God’s girls!

WHY? Because, girl…the power of God is in you!

My new Bible study -PowerFull – The power of God in a girl will be released and ready for you to purchase at BLUME!

The Theme verse for BLUME is from Paul’s last letter to Timothy.

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

2Timothy 1:7

As the key note speaker, I can hardly wait to meet you and share what the Lord has put on my heart. It’s powerful! It changed my life. My prayer is that it changes yours too!

See you soon- at BLUME 2011!

Chandra Peele

www.chandrapeele.com