WHY AM I here? What's my purpose? Questions I've considered. And most
everyone else too.
Adolescents contemplate them and the answers
normally chart their life's course. Not considering them leads to roller
coaster rides with little direction and accompanying unwise decisions.
I faced them as a teenager but never reached clear conclusions. My
dad was a preacher. Was it my destiny to be one too? My grandfather
drove an ice cream truck, and that too seemed quite appealing,
especially living in the steaming South. My mom worked at vehicle
dealerships. Perhaps I was destined for award winning salesmanship.
But God revealed his purpose to me before adolescence: Ministry. At
twelve I accepted it-but not at fifteen. Then rebelling and going my own
way seemed more attractive and fun. So I did for eight years. Then it
stopped being enjoyable. My fun wasn't taking me anywhere and the years
were accumulating. So I decided to try God's plan. It didn't remove each
obstacle or solve every problem, but I had the peace of knowing I was
going in the right direction fulfilling my life's purpose.
Paul
maintains God equips his children with various gifts and talents. Since
we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us
is to exercise them accordingly. (Romans 12:6)
While many people
possess identical gifts, they are exercised differently because of
circumstances, opportunities and personalities. Mine were too but I used
them my way-or rather God's way for me.
My conclusion I had
purpose was finally reached when I accepted God's design. There's no one
else identical to me-or you. And no one can adequately do what God plans
for us. This is our time.
God creates with purpose in mind but
never forces his plan on us. It's ours to accept or reject. But not
without consequence. Success and fulfillment come by doing his plan his
way.
Prayer: Father, guide us to discover Your purpose and give
us the courage to live it out.
Martin Wiles
mandmwiles@PROTECTED
Harleyville, South Carolina, USA
www.morningliteministry.com
Created With Purpose
Today's Bible Verse:
Rom 12:6
We have different gifts, according to the grace
given us.
Created With Purpose
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