Embrace God's Purpose:1. With the understanding that we never know where the road of life is going to take us.Genesis 37:26-28 (NIV)Genesis 45:4 (NASB)Application:1) Don't get discouraged when there are detours in your life-journey."Embrace the reality that with every twist and turn on the road of life there are lessons to be learned and faith to be exercised in Christ"- Pastor James Ruiz2) Trust God to be your source of direction and strength.Proverbs 16:9 (NLT)2. With the awareness that people will let you down on the journey.Genesis 39:19-20 (NLT)Genesis 40:23 (NIV)II Timothy 4:14 (NLT)Application:1) Don't put unrealistic expectations on the people around you.2) Don't expect everyone to embrace God's plan for your life."You have enemies? Good! That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life."- Sir Winston Churchill3. With the assurance that God's purposes are intended to provide life.Genesis 45:5b, 7 (NASB)Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)Application:1) Take measures to be a part of God's construction crew and not the devil's destruction crew.Ephesians 4:26 (NIV)2) Forgive quickly.3) Go the extra mile to reveal God's love.4. With the reliance that God has the power to fulfill His good purposes through you.Genesis 39:21 (NIV)Genesis 45:8 (NASB)Application:1) Trust that God sees the big picture of your life.Gesesis 50:20 (NASB)2) Embrace the fact that God has the power to even turn tragedy into good.Romans 8:28 (NIV)