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  1. Mighty Ways

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    Mighty Ways — a word by Billy Johnson from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "God hasn’t used me in any of the “mighty ways” this broken world would recognize. I’m actually thankful for that."

    Ever since I became a follower of Christ, I’ve prayed that God would use me and others in mighty ways. There’s nothing wrong with this prayer. It’s a prayer that applies faith to a “Here am I, send me!” boldness. That is certainly not bad at all. However, I’ve prayed this prayer for over two decades. And a quick Google search of my name proves that God hasn’t used me in any of the “mighty ways” this broken world would recognize. I’m actually thankful for that.

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  2. The Purpose of Life

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    The Purpose of Life — a word from Pastor Bill Young from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "Unquestionably, he’s also speaking from the depths of suffering. He’s saying that if you know your purpose, you can get through anything"

    “For who knows what is good for a person in life, during the few and meaningless days they pass through like a shadow? Who can tell them what will happen under the sun after they are gone?” – Ecclesiastes 6:12 (NIV).

    Let’s be honest. Life without purpose can certainly feel empty. I believe that with all my heart. Maybe you’ve felt that weight, too?

    Dr. Viktor E. Frankl was a Jewish psychiatrist who survived Nazi concentration camps. He wrote a powerful book called “Man’s Search for Meaning.” In it, he makes two unforgettable statements:

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