Sadie Robertson Huff - Live on Purpose: 100 Devotions for Letting Go of Fear and Following God

Live on Purpose

2021 Sadie Robertson Huff

Portions of this book are taken from Live (978-1-4002-1306-1; 2020) and Live Fearless (978-1-4003-0939-9; 2018).

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Epub Edition July 2021 9781400213115

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Huff, Sadie Robertson, 1997- author. | Fortner, Tama, 1969- author.

Title: Live on purpose : 100 devotions for letting go of fear and following God / Sadie Robertson Huff with Tama Fortner.

Description: Nashville, Tennessee : Thomas Nelson, [2021] | Includes bibliographical references. | Audience: Ages 13-16 | Summary: "Live on Purpose, Sadie Robertsons confidence-inspiring devotional based on her bestselling books Live Fearless and Live, offers intention in your everyday time with God and helps you make the most of your amazing, one-of-a-kind life"--Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021011611 (print) | LCCN 2021011612 (ebook) | ISBN 9781400213092 (hardcover) | ISBN 9781400213115 (epub)

Subjects: LCSH: Christian teenagers--Religious life. | Fear--Religious aspects--Christianity. | BISAC: YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Religious / Christian / Devotional & Prayer | YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Social Topics / Values & Virtues

Classification: LCC BV4531.3 .H84 2021 (print) | LCC BV4531.3 (ebook) | DDC 242/.63--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021011611

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Contents

I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

PHILIPPIANS 1:6 NLT

DO YOU EVER WONDER, WHY? WHY AM Ihere in this place at this time? I think thats something everyone wonders at one time or another. I know I did. Everywhere we turn in this world, something is telling us we dont quite measure up and we dont really matter all that much anyway.

If youre searching for the truth about who you are and why you are, here it is: were all here because God created us. Were not some random accident of molecules and evolution. We are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). Were marvelous (NLT) and amazing (NCV). And not just we as in all of humankind, but you specifically. God made you wonderful, marvelous, and amazing. And He made you on purpose.

God didnt stop there, though. He made you on purpose and with a purpose. That purpose has nothing to do with money, clothes, skin color, family background, or how many likes you get on Instagram or TikTok. Gods purpose for each of us is to love others and point them back to Him and His love. Boom! Stop and read that again. That is your purpose. Its not some faraway, mysterious thing youll arrive at somedayits here and now.

How you live out this purpose is as individual as you are. But dont worry, Gods got it all planned out. In fact, Hes had it planned right from the start: For we are Gods masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago (Ephesians 2:10 NLT). All you have to do to step into His purpose for your life is follow Him. Say yes to Him today and every day, no matter what. Because Gods purpose is for all the seasons and circumstances of your lifethe good times, the storms, the struggles, the heartbreaking times, the growing times, and the quiet times.

Dont wait until you get your act together or you get it all figured out. Step into the life God is calling you to live now. You wont regret it. And thats a promisenot from me but from God.

God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of timeto show us his grace through Christ Jesus.

2 TIMOTHY 1:9 NLT

YOU CANT HANG AROUND CHRISTIANS FOR long without hearing someone talk about their calling or being called by God. And you might wonder, What on earth does that mean? Have I been called?

Let me answer the second question first: Yes! Youve been called. Every single person on this planet has been called to say yes to Jesus. To love, follow, and obey Him. Its like God sent out a group text to the whole world because He does not want anyone to be lost (2 Peter 3:9 NCV).