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They busy themselves with programs and activities without a clear sense of direction. There is no correlation between who they are and what they do. They just exist! There is no greater freedom than knowing why God created you. The why for everything you do. The gift of forgiveness is the revelation of your destiny which is God\u2019s purpose and plan for your life. The reason why God elevates us to greatness is to fulfill our destiny."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>After Joseph forgave his brothers who sold him into slavery, he had complete clarity as to why God allowed him to go through the pit, slavery, and the prison. He understood the reason for his struggle and why he was made Governor of Egypt. He declared to his brothers in Genesis 45:5 - \u201cBut now, do not, therefore, be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; <strong>for God sent me before you to preserve life.<\/strong><\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"After Joseph forgave his brothers who sold him into slavery, he had complete clarity as to why God allowed him to go through the pit, slavery, and the prison. He understood the reason for his struggle and why he was made Governor of Egypt. He declared to his brothers in Genesis 45:5 - \u201cBut now, do not, therefore, be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; <strong>for God sent me before you to preserve life.<\/strong>"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Joseph understood that his struggle had a purpose. It was to prepare and guide him towards his destiny and his rise to greatness was to enable him to fulfill his destiny. His destiny was to save his family and preserve the lineage of Jesus Christ who would save the world from sin and reconcile humanity with God. No matter how great your struggle and how difficult your trials, God is using it to guide you towards your destiny and prepare you to realize your ultimate purpose. The more difficult the journey, the greater the call upon your life.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Joseph understood that his struggle had a purpose. It was to prepare and guide him towards his destiny and his rise to greatness was to enable him to fulfill his destiny. His destiny was to save his family and preserve the lineage of Jesus Christ who would save the world from sin and reconcile humanity with God. No matter how great your struggle and how difficult your trials, God is using it to guide you towards your destiny and prepare you to realize your ultimate purpose. 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