We are in a series called Drive.

This is the second week, second message in this series.

And we're asking the question,

what are the things that cause us to lean toward God

to find our purpose and our significance.

What things cause us to see the circumstances of our life from the perspective of God is

working a purpose and a plan and to then look to him and pursue him for the answers

in the circumstances.

Last week, Pastor Marcus brought a great message on how purpose that achieves that work in our life.

We're all created with a divine design.

God is working in the circumstances and they provide opportunities and vehicles for us to respond to God and find our purpose and significance in Him.

I just say to you, if you weren't here last week and didn't hear the message go online

and listen to it or stop by and get a CD it really will help you understand what

God is doing in your circumstances.

And today, the title of this message is fueled by kindness.

Fueled by kindness.

Now I know when we talk about kindness, that's probably not on the top of the list of things that say,

well now that really motivates me toward God.

Usually we view kindness from the context of being something that is to be taken advantage of.

We see it as maybe a weakness in people or as a weak attribute.

We're more motivated by the fear of God, or by the miracles of God, or by God's

provision. And so we talk about those things, but I want to tell you, here's the reality.

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