S.H.A.P.E.: Finding and Fulfilling Your Unique Purpose for Life

. Because there are so many different kinds of needs to be met, you need to narrow your focus. Consider several primary categories:

Trap #2: Projection

The key is to discover the cravings the Creator has put in you;

In order to help you better understand your personality, we will consider two things: How you relate to others: Your Kingdom Purpose is all about people, so it is important to discover how you relate to others. How you respond to opportunities: You will encounter many serving opportunities throughout your life, so understanding how you react to var

8 The personality God created in you is meant to be embraced because it is a reflection of your overall S.H.A.P.E.—the way he made you in order to use you for his glory. God does not create anything that does not have tremendous value and enormous potential—and he will not use anyone who does not have a willing spirit.

In her book, Discovering Your Divine Assignment, Robin Chaddock asks, “Have you ever had someone say to you ‘Thank you so much’ and your response was ‘But I didn’t do anything’? . . . People will be healed by God through you just being and doing what God meant you to be and do, not by all the things you think you should be and do to benefit the wor

When we use what God has graced us with, people are helped, he is honored, and we are fulfilled.

In fact, sometimes we need to venture out in order to discover our full personality. But if you continually stay outside your own personality style—trying to be someone you’re not—you will be ineffective for God. There are no wrong people in life; only the right people doing the wrong things.

In Shaped by God, Max Lucado shows how not being put to use leads to loss of purpose: