Purpose

It’s ironic that I have been invited to be a guest contributor, and the very first topic I’m writing about, is one that I am, at this very moment, struggling with.

Purpose: The object toward which one strives or for which something exists;
an aim or a goal.

First of all, I know that I was created on purpose, and that I am who I am… and I am not a mistake. Whew! That’s a relief! But, because I was created by God, on purpose, that must mean that God has a purpose for my life. It’s true, my primary purpose in life is to be about my Father’s business, through a life of service to Christ, which includes spreading the gospel and making disciples. Fishers of men… or women … which ever the case may be. But, the more I get to know God, the more I discover that I have a “secondary purpose” … and it seems that my secondary purpose here on earth is ever changing!

At first, I knew that my “secondary purpose” in life was to Pastor our high school youth at our church. And I did … for 7 years. I developed many close relationships, and lead many youth to the Lord. It was a very rewarding ministry for me. But then came a period in my life where I felt as though I didn’t have a secondary purpose. Or rather, I couldn’t figure out what that purpose was.

Now that I’m a mom, I know that my “secondary purpose” in life is to be a good mother and wife, to care for my family, and to teach my children about the Lord. And, my new “secondary purpose” in life really won’t be complete until I see each of my children give their hearts to the Lord, and live their lives fully committed to God and to the purpose he has intended for their life.

Sadly, though, it seems as though the enemy is forever placing obstacles in my way that tend to easily distract me. Speed bumps, if you may. And it doesn’t really feel good when I slam into one as I’m flying through life at a hundred miles a minute. But, these speed bumps in life serve to remind me that I need to slow down, and balance and realign my self after hitting one of them, so that I can be certain, without a shadow of a doubt, that I am pursuing the purpose that God has for me, instead of the one I want for myself. I need to be sure that my faith is centered only on God, and that I am trusting him and only him to navigate me through the purpose he has set in my life.

Many times, I find myself veering off of his path, and into my own … and honestly, my own paths are filled with wonderful, awesome plans that are intricate, and detailed. Shiny, sparkly, and, quite tempting! When, really, God has a much more simple purpose for me, and I find that if I keep in tune with him, stay in his Word, and clothe myself with prayer, he will guide me through life’s speed bumps at the appropriate speed! And that’s when I find that I’m pursuing the right purpose in my life. His purpose.

“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”

Proverbs 19:21

Heavenly Father,

I pray with an open and earnest heart that you will give me the wisdom so that I may discern what paths I need to take for my secondary purpose here on earth. Help me to navigate the speed bumps in my life, and help me stay focused on doing the best I can to fulfill my current purpose in life, that of being a good and spiritual mother and wife.

In your precious name, Jesus, Amen.

Question for discussion: Are you pursuing many purposes in life, or are you pursuing God’s purpose for your life?

Blessings,

GiBee
Kisses of Sunshine