Your Purpose…
Do you know your purpose in life? If so, I’m jealous because I am still trying to figure mine out. I’m sure most of you don’t know your purpose either, and that’s ok. There are lots of ways to work on finding it.
If you have been reading this for a while you know that the last couple years for me have been pretty life changing to say the least. I have had absolutely terrible events happen, and some really good ones too. I would say that both the good and bad are playing a part in guiding me towards my purpose in life. I am starting to pick up on the subtle hints about what I should be doing, and what I need to let go of. It is still a mystery, but I am at least starting to see the pieces of the puzzle, even though I have no clue how to put them together.
For most of my life I have felt stuck, unworthy of success, and too timid to try new things. I preferred to stay on the course of mediocrity and live an average life ignoring my desire to do more. I don’t know why I felt that way for so long. Looking back, I can’t see how I did that for so long without figuring out that the world has more for me out there. I have never been focused on money or things. I see others really driven to financial success but that has never been super important to me. I want to be comfortable, and do things I want to do, but being a rich guy was never my goal and still isn’t.
I prefer experiences over things, time over stuff, freedom over strict schedules. Those are my goals. I want more freedom in my life more than anything. I want to have time to do the things I want to do and do the things God is leading me to do. It’s hard to have that while stuck in a full schedule of work. I am still figuring this one out, but I am sure the right thing will happen in its proper timeframe.
As I have written before these days, I am all about being obedient. I do the things I feel led to do without question, even when it is hard or makes me uncomfortable. Those times when I follow through with those things are the times when my purpose seems to be coming into focus for me.
This week, I encourage you to ponder what you should be doing with your life. Are you living up to even your own expectations, let alone God’s. Ignore most people’s perspective of what direction you should take in your life and start doing the things you truly feel led to do.
“He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.”
Psalms 23: 3 NLT