purposes and passions
I often find that we as people have a natural desire to "belong", and to be a part of something. We want to be remembered, and make a difference. Nobody wants to fall away and disappear into the masses or be a shadow of someone else. We are all looking for our voice and hoping it can be heard. Yet we spend more time fighting than encouraging. Our hearts are silent, and our voices are speaking words that are not our own. We borrow the thoughts of others and discourage originality. We try to silence anything that challenges us.
God places in our hearts desires, talents and passions. We should follow those. There have been times when I lose track of the things that I love, that He has given me. It is in those times that I tend to be, well, rather miserable. I focus on what is “best” and most responsible, but God’s ways are not necessarily our ways. The best thing to do is to follow after the path that He has chosen for you. We will never find fulfillment in following the ways of man. Working a grinding 9-5 job will never give you happiness. You will always have a void, and a need. This need can only be filled by our Lord through following his purpose. He places things within us that will allow us to stand apart and make a difference. If we follow his purposes, we will never fade away.
For me, doing what is best and responsible is not my path. While loving and caring for my family, I cannot forget the Arts. That is my passion. I MUST dance. I MUST write. I MUST sing. I MUST reach out to others and bring them closer to a truly intimate place with God. I cannot function without my heart being expressed creatively for God. It is in this place that I find fulfillment, that I find myself closer to Him. Yes, I must make certain that I take care of responsibilities, but it is possible to do this without losing sight of my passions and purpose.
What is your passion, where does God touch your heart? Where is your place, what yearning is there within you? Follow it, and you will find yourself closer to Him. You can make a difference and be remembered. You cannot simply do as you please, you must seek after the Lord and allow him to guide you. It is only in him that you will find fulfillment. Those around you will be happier and more fulfilled if you first, find it for yourself and then share it with others.
God places in our hearts desires, talents and passions. We should follow those. There have been times when I lose track of the things that I love, that He has given me. It is in those times that I tend to be, well, rather miserable. I focus on what is “best” and most responsible, but God’s ways are not necessarily our ways. The best thing to do is to follow after the path that He has chosen for you. We will never find fulfillment in following the ways of man. Working a grinding 9-5 job will never give you happiness. You will always have a void, and a need. This need can only be filled by our Lord through following his purpose. He places things within us that will allow us to stand apart and make a difference. If we follow his purposes, we will never fade away.
For me, doing what is best and responsible is not my path. While loving and caring for my family, I cannot forget the Arts. That is my passion. I MUST dance. I MUST write. I MUST sing. I MUST reach out to others and bring them closer to a truly intimate place with God. I cannot function without my heart being expressed creatively for God. It is in this place that I find fulfillment, that I find myself closer to Him. Yes, I must make certain that I take care of responsibilities, but it is possible to do this without losing sight of my passions and purpose.
What is your passion, where does God touch your heart? Where is your place, what yearning is there within you? Follow it, and you will find yourself closer to Him. You can make a difference and be remembered. You cannot simply do as you please, you must seek after the Lord and allow him to guide you. It is only in him that you will find fulfillment. Those around you will be happier and more fulfilled if you first, find it for yourself and then share it with others.
posted by Jennifer at 5:30 PM
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