Apart from God, life has no meaning and no purpose. Teach men that God has a purpose for their lives. Teach your men that God has eternal and earthly purposes. Teach your men that all men are alike in certain respects and, as such, God prescribes four universal earthly purposes for all men. Teach your men that God also has a personal earthly purpose for each man. That purpose is the unique way in which God blends the four universals together in time, place, relationships, work, and so forth. It looks like this:
I. Eternal Purpose God’s eternal purpose for us is eternal life.
II. Earthly Purpose God’s earthly purpose for us is to live as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Each man is unique, and God gives each a different personal life purpose (Philippians 2:13; Acts 17:26; Ephesians 2:10; 1 Peter 4:10-11). Like a fingerprint, one’s life purpose is a one-of-a-kind set of marching orders that combines the four universal purposes to which God calls all men. That unique combination draws from a man’s spiritual gifts, natural abilities, acquired competencies, assigned times and places, roles, deeds, service, love, and the Spirit–all of which issue from Jesus Christ.
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Become the true leaders God intended them to be within their families, churches, jobs, and communities
With the insane level of uncertainty that is facing the world. Believers are responding with prayer. There is no better time than now for God’s people to respond to the devastation that is plaguing our every day lives.
The development of Covid-19 has been as rapid as it has been deadly. In the space of a few months it has turned from a minor news item from a part of China few of us had heard of, to the global pandemic that has been the stuff of disaster planning for the last 50 years.
From November 2020 till the writing of this article men and women have been gathering every Sunday 4:30PM (ECT) and every Tuesday 6:30PM of which every other Tuesday is dedicated to prayer and encouragement for businesses.
Church Leaders Are Responding to COVID-19 Challenges:
Churches are affected. Meeting for worship, Bible study, and fellowship, Christian congregations often represent the largest weekly gatherings in their communities. Church members sit near one another. They shake hands. They hug. They share meals. However, those routine interactions can easily facilitate disease transmission from one person to another.
So, what should church leaders do to keep members safe? How can churches protect themselves and spread the Gospel at the same time?
We have engaged the technology via zoom to connect with powerful men and women of God from all over the world to prayer with one voice to God.
Here are three ways we responded to the dangers and disruptions associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
Prayer for Personal Revival
Believers are not immune to anxiety. He should strive to know, Jesus and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings (Philippians 3:10). “That I may know Him”. Develop a holy dissatisfaction. Ask God to grant you a holy desire to seek Christ in the Written Word.
2. Prayer for the local Church and Ministries
The church that prays for revival prays for a great awakening (Acts 3:19-20). There is a reason the revivals in early America are referred to as the Great Awakenings. If there is anything needed today it is an awakening from our slumber.
We are so sleepy toward God, even the best among us. Our God-sensibilities, by and large, are so dreary that many Christians no longer even pick up their Bible. Entertainment has dulled us, yes, but the problem is deeper than that.
We haven’t merely been entertained by other things, we have failed to be awed by God. The church that prays for revival, then, is praying for an awakening to God. They are praying for times of refreshing from the Lord.
The disciples of Jesus are the salt of earth and the light of the world (Matthew 5:13-16). If we lose our saltiness or hide our light, what hope will be left for the lost people of our nation? Our relentless cry must join with the psalmist:
Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? (Psalm 85:6)
Prayer and repentance are two of the chief means by which God accomplishes His purposes. The Fathers will be hearing and responding to the cries of His children.
The Prayer Response Army
Prayer Pray these prayers for revival of God’s people. Pray with zealous passion and determination to have what you seek, according to the word of God (Luke 18:1-8).
I exalt you, King of the nations, who righteously reigns over the earth in perfect wisdom and strength.
I praise You, Father, for the (call your country) and for all of its blessings.
I thank You, God, for the Church You have raised up in (call your country) from generations past through today.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we praise You now for Your love and power to do the impossible.
I am glad you’ve taken the time to read this today. So many times we as men are struggling, we make the wrong choices in life but in order for men to get help we have to make the right choice, and coming to this article is one of the best decision you would make in your life.
Real men feel an internal drive to provide for their families, to take care of their wife, and to contribute to communities. Often times we are struggling in this pursuit and with the expectations others may put on us. We tend to ignore the Grace of God and replace it with heavy weights that sink us deeper into the abyss.
Turn to the Psalms
If you are a man that is struggling in silence, then turn to the Psalms. In them, you find strong men revealing how they too were struggling, how they were weak and ashamed, and showing you where you can turn to for help.
There are five Psalms in particular that give you grace for the difficult situations you face.
1. Psalm 27:1 ” The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid?”
God is illuminating the darkness of trouble in your life, anxiety, and danger are decreasing; He is giving you life and joy.
2. Psalm 127, ” Unless the Lord build the house, those who build it labor in vain”
In our brokenness and sin, we are useless against the power of darkness. We will never succeed well in our attempts, bring it to perfection, or have any comfort in it. The success of all our undertakings depends so entirely upon God’s blessing.
3. Psalm 29:11 “The LORD will give strength to his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.”
Over every terrible raging element God is enthroned, directing and restraining by sovereign power; and the comfort of His people. “This awful situation in your life is no match for this God of ours, our Father and our Love.”
4. Psalm 56 “Be merciful to me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresses me.”
If we obtain mercy there, we need no more to make us happy. It implies likewise our best plea, not our merit, but God’s mercy, His free, rich mercy.
5. Psalm 51 “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving kindness: according to the multitude of your tender mercies blot out my transgressions.”
David does not hide his sin but rather confesses that he has sinned against the Lord. He repents knowing he can no longer walk in his foolish and sinful ways. He also prays that God would forgive him, cleanse him, and restore the joy of his salvation.
Men because Christ gave His life for us, our days of struggling are over. My prayer is that as you pray to God rest in the peace, assurance, strength, and forgiveness that only He can give.
Welcome! Men of Purpose welcomes you and thank you for taking the step to register for our second annual Men Thanksgiving, this year the venue will be at Siparia Open Bible, Tuesday 19 June 3pm. “My Brother’s Keeper” is the theme and we hope to provide you with adequate information so you can resurrect and maximize the Spirit of God within you and Energize your God given gifts in order to unleash the leader within you, so you will be able to stand firm with conviction and purpose.
So are we supposed to be the keepers of other brethren? Yes!
We are not to commit acts of violence against one another. This includes violence of the tongue in the form of gossip and “quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, slander, gossip, arrogance and disorder” (1 Corinthians 12:20).
We are to exhibit brotherly love toward our brothers and sisters in Christ with a tender heart and a humble mind (1 Peter 3:8). In this way, we “keep” those for whom Christ gave His life. PURPOSE ANDMISSION
We believe that worship is one of the most important things we do. The men ministry of your church is invited to minister through choirs, worship teams, testimony, spoken word, dance, drama, instrumental etc, lifting up the name of Jesus.
You will be joining men from around the country in prayer, worship and fellowship where the presence of God will be evident. Expect healing, financial restoration, and the end of drought in your life.
Please note early registration is important to put together the program. Should you have any questions email us; menofpurpose85@gmail.com
We would be having a grand dinner and fellowship afterwards, your registration is crucial to us for catering services.
So, as Sons of God, we are to be our brother’s keeper. As Paul wrote, “Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify (build up) another” (Romans 14:19).
The Man workshop is a short-term, intensive setting that maximizes your investment of time and money. The three-day workshop provides the equivalent of 3 – 4 months of weekly sessions and is a huge jump-start to a dynamic Men’s Ministry.
Participation is limited to 10 attendees or less. For group processing, participants are divided into small groups of no more than six men and work with the same leader throughout the workshop. Individual counseling is not part of the workshop.
Communication with Men of Purpose is critical to your participation in the Workshop. If you have not submitted your required paperwork or notified Men of Purpose of your intentions to attend you lose the opportunity to a life changing experience.
Format & Agenda
The workshop is a group and individual experience.
Workshops typically fill up, so register early.Therefore, men are strategic for the future of Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean, and the rest of the world.
Sessions normally begins 8 am, although we adjust our time to accommodate your need.
The workshop format is intense and specifically designed to maximize a man’s time and investment. This is not a men’s retreat. The intensive approach consists of a combination of instruction, writing exercises, small groups, and group activities. Both didactic (teaching) and experiential (psychodrama, role-playing, etc.) interventions are used.
Topics include:
Unmanageability and shame
Family dynamics
Childhood abuse
Cycle of addiction
Boundaries
Tools of recovery
Relapse prevention
Disclosure and regaining trust
Couple and family issues
Spiritual concerns and growth
Drug addiction
We will really value your input to this workshop and your partnership in reaching men of all ages and are at different stages of their lives – please confirm that you are interested as soon as possible by responding to this message.
For further information about this workshop please contact us at:
