I have always wanted to know the meaning of my life. It has always been a part of my curiosity to figure out exactly why I was born in this world. I would never understand why anyone consciously wouldn’t want to know their purpose in life.
But I see that some people actually are running from their life’s purpose. Some run perhaps because they are afraid of success, others run because of fear of failure and still others run, because it seems to require too much energy to figure it out.
I was reading about Jonah this morning and him running away from what God had asked him to do. His reasons were of a selfish nature. He didn’t want God to have compassion and grace for the people of Nineveh. They had done a lot of evil things and didn’t honor God, but once Jonah completed his assignment to preach judgement to them, they repented and God was gracious and compassionate with them and saved them. Essentially giving them a next chance to get it right. (We all need next chances) Why wouldn’t Jonah want that for the people of Nineveh? Are your reasons anything like that of Jonah? I pray not, but you know whatever it is that God has purposed for your life just might be the saving grace that someone needs. Why would you withhold that from them?
I’ll admit that when God showed me my purpose I was afraid, because the task seemed so daunting. But I knew in my heart of hearts that if what God asked me to do would heal, deliver, and set free women from where they are and set them on a path to knowing God, how could I not do it! My purpose has become bigger than me and has become more about pleasing God and bringing healing to my sisters than any of my fears.
What purpose are you running from today? Who will suffer because you are not willing to fulfill your God-given purpose? These are some deep questions to ask yourself, but I pray that you will ask them and seek the answers from God. Not only because someone somewhere needs what you have, but more because God ask it of you. Do you want to end up in the belly of a big fish, I think not!
Embrace your purpose and I will be praying for you!
The Butterfly Journey ~ Lisa (www.thebutterflyjourney.com)
Reblogged this on Steve Atwood's Blog and commented:
This is true of many many people, a must read
Thank you Steven! We are trying to inspire people to walk in their purpose!