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The For Initiative Community is excited to go thru another series of Words To Live By in 2021. Words have power. Even the simplest words can change the trajectory of your life. Words like go, valley, blessing, victory and gospel can set a direction for your life and change the way you live each day. This year you will explore 12 words, one for each month of the year. A devotional will be released every Monday helping you explore these words and the scriptures that teach them. What you will find over and over again is that you can't live out these Words To Live By, you need THE WORD to live by. The Word who made His dwelling among us (John 1), His name is Jesus.
Looking for purpose?
We all are. Every day we go about life for something. Is our FOR worth all the time and effort we put into it. Ever wonder if what you do is actually making a difference? What if most of the self help and leadership books, podcasts and influencers are wrong? What if the answer to finding your place in this world was not by making money, achieving a position and making a name for yourself? What if your purpose was to live for eternity and make a name for Jesus?
for (preposition)
\ fər, (ˈ)fȯr
1. used as a function word to indicate purpose.
2. used as a function word to indicate an intended goal.
3. used as a function word to indicate the object or recipient of a perception, desire, or activity.
1. used as a function word to indicate purpose.
2. used as a function word to indicate an intended goal.
3. used as a function word to indicate the object or recipient of a perception, desire, or activity.
in·i·ti·a·tive (noun)
Origin: late 18th century: from French, from Latin initiare, from initium ‘beginning’.
/iˈniSH(ē)ədiv/
1. The ability to judge what needs to be done and take action.
2. The power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do.
3. A new attempt to achieve a goal or solve a problem.
4. An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.
1. The ability to judge what needs to be done and take action.
2. The power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do.
3. A new attempt to achieve a goal or solve a problem.
4. An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.
For from him and through him
and for him are all things.
Romans 11:36
From. Through. For.
All these words are monosyllables. A child just learning to read could easily spell them out. But their meaning is profound.
It is all from Him
It is all through Him
It is all for Him
When you align your life to this truth that you were created from Him, through Him and for Him, everything changes. It’s for His pleasure that you are created, and you find your fulfillment in bringing Him glory and honor. See, your purpose is found by knowing the One you were created FOR.
It is all from Him
It is all through Him
It is all for Him
When you align your life to this truth that you were created from Him, through Him and for Him, everything changes. It’s for His pleasure that you are created, and you find your fulfillment in bringing Him glory and honor. See, your purpose is found by knowing the One you were created FOR.
“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.”
Colossians 1:16
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Jonathan & Precious Mast
We are followers of Jesus who are passionate about living on mission as disciples of Jesus Christ. We have four beautiful kids: Zoe, Jesse, Addie and Izzie. We love to spend time together as a family, kayaking, enjoying bonfires, hiking, hanging out with friends at the beach, sledding, building snow forts in the winter and of course plowing snow. We also love people and enjoy having friends over to the house, drinking coffee and talking about life and the Lord. We launched the For Initiative in 2020 during a global pandemic in an effort to advance the gospel and see lives transformed by Jesus Christ. Our passion is to see every single person transformed, mobilized by Jesus and living out their God-given purpose for His glory. Our hope is that you will join us in this movement. We would love to hear from you soon!
"For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose...
as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.
Philippians 2:13 & 16
as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.
Philippians 2:13 & 16