Greg Laurie: A New Beginning God’s Purpose for Us | Wonder or Wander?
Oct 30, 2025
Explore the contrasting paths of wonder and wander in life. Discover how God’s purpose gives direction to our existence, urging us to live intentionally as image-bearers. Greg Laurie illustrates life's aimlessness versus divine calling through relatable stories and biblical insights. He emphasizes our design to know and glorify God, linking personal purpose with eternal significance. Listeners are invited to cast their cares on Jesus, embrace new beginnings, and live fearlessly, focused on what truly matters.
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Purpose Prevents Aimless Wandering
- Life without a clear goal leads to aimless wandering and emptiness.
- Greg Laurie emphasizes that God created each person on purpose and for a purpose.
The Law Student's Checklist
- A law student lists career, marriage, legacy, then death, showing life's predictable checklist.
- Greg Laurie uses this story to illustrate chasing goals can still result in emptiness without deeper meaning.
Made In God's Image
- Humanity occupies the highest place in creation as God's image-bearer.
- Genesis teaches humans are uniquely made in God's image with dominion over creation.
