This is Pastor Rick's Daily Hope, the audio broadcast ministry of Pastor Rick Warren.

Today we bring our series called The Foundation of a Life Well Lib to a Close, with a final

look at the special talent, education, opportunities, ideas, and creativity that God has given

us, and how he wants us to use it for his glory and for our benefit.

In just a few moments, we're going to tell you how you can get a beautifully illustrated

devotional for children by Pastor Rick that will help them discover how much God loves

them, and that he has a special plan and purpose for their life.

You can find out more by going to pastorrick.com while you listen to today's message.

Or you can just text the word daily to 800-600-5,000-4 for more information.

But now here's Pastor Rick with the final part of a message called God's Five Purposes for

Your Life.

Anytime you help anybody else, in any way, you have just ministered to them.

And anytime you use your talents to give back to make contribution, that is called your

ministry.

Maybe you've never realized this, but you are a minister.

Did you know that in the Bible, the word for service and ministry are the same word?

And the word for serving and ministering are the same word.

You know, the Bible tells us that we're to serve God, but how do you serve a God who's

invisible?

Well, the Bible tells us real clearly we serve God by serving others.

You know, this again is just preparation for where you're going ultimately.

In heaven, you're not just going to sit around being bored with nothing to do.

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