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God's Blueprint for Excellence

DAY 2 OF 12

Day 2

Seek, Find, and Embrace Your Ultimate Purpose

Ancient law 1 – “You shall have no other gods before me.”

As you reflect on what truly drives you, what gives your life meaning, remember that real fulfillment comes from seeking and embracing the purpose God has placed in your heart. It’s not a one-and-done moment but a daily journey that fills you with joy, peace, and a steady sense of direction. You’re not God—you don’t run the show or control the universe—but you’re called to discover why you’re here, and that’s where the adventure begins.

Think back to moments in your life that have tested you, like in my case a terrifying experience on a plane with faulty landing gear. Challenges, big or small, have a way of stripping away the noise and showing you what matters most: the people you love, the ones who love you, and the things you’re doing that will outlast you. It’s in those moments that you can feel God nudging you, asking you to dig deeper and seek His plan for your life.

The Bible promises that God has a unique purpose for you, a plan that fits perfectly into His eternal design. When you read Matthew 6:33, where Jesus tells you to seek God first, it’s like a lightbulb goes on. Your calling becomes clearer when you put Him at the center. This isn’t about chasing fleeting moments of happiness that depend on your circumstances—it’s about finding a deep, unshakable joy that comes from knowing why you’re here.

Today, take a step toward living with excellence. Ask yourself, “Why am I here?” Seek godly counsel, reflect on what sets your heart on fire, and trust that God will reveal your purpose, step by step. This journey is yours, and you’re ready to embrace it.

Action Step

Spend 10 minutes in prayer, asking God to reveal one area of your life where you can align your actions more closely with your purpose. Write down any insights and one practical step you can take this week to pursue it.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for creating me with a unique purpose. Help me seek You first and trust Your plans for my life. Guide me to people and opportunities that align with Your calling for me. Fill me with Your joy and peace as I pursue excellence in all I do. Amen.

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God's Blueprint for Excellence

John Gillespie shares Biblical Wisdom for Excellence based on the Ten Commandments. Drawing from over 50 years of marriage, aviation adventures, financial advising, and faith journeys, this 12-day devotional unpacks timeless truths on unleashing passion, overcoming obstacles, harnessing words, embracing rest, honoring authority, cherishing life, faithfulness, integrity, truthfulness, celebrating others, and pursuing purpose over perfection. Each entry features Scripture, personal stories, action steps, and prayers to ignite your heart. This reading plan is based on John Gillespie's new book "10 Standards of Excellence".

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