Got Passion? Finding Your God-Given Purpose
God made you for a purpose. He has given you a passion. Do you know yours? Find out. Make a difference beginning today.
Do you have a burden for single moms? How about troubled teens? Are you energized to open your home to others and make them feel welcome? Do you like comforting folks by bringing them meals or sending them cards?
God wired each of us for a purpose, also known as a passion. I’m wired to help hurting women find hope. Do you know how you’re wired? Do you know your heart’s passion?
In other words, what gets you out of bed? What gets you going? What keeps you going?
Often we balk at the notion God has a special purpose for us. We think we’re just moms, or just wives, or just this or just that. Rather than embracing the blessing that God lavishes us with His love, we mutter, “Yeah, right.” Do you detect the sarcasm?
When God Spoke a Purpose Over Me
Decades ago as life’s troubles strangled me and I became depressed — yes, I was a Christian at the time — I believed I had no worth. God pulled me from the pit and taught me many truths, one being “you matter.”
He gave me purpose and a purpose. In fact, every Christian does.
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Eph. 2:10, NIV).
God selected good works just for you.
You.
Knowing how God uniquely made you helps you invest your time and giftedness effectively and to avoid burnout. When to serve God and others in your ministry fit, you feel fulfilled because you are joining God in his work in the way he made you.
What’s Your Fit?
Here are snapshots of women who serve according to their heart’s passion. See if any resonate with you.
Kim teaches Sunday school to preschoolers, showing them the love of God through simple Bible stories, songs, and Jesus “tea parties.”
Deb has a decorative flair. She beautifies her church’s worship center at Christmas and Easter, making it inviting to regular attenders and visitors.
Tanya cleans the homes of elderly folks in need a helping hand and conversation. She drives them to doctors visits too.
To determine your heart’s passion, reflect on these questions: Please continue reading this post at BasicsMatter.com, where I write on Mondays.
photo credit: Earl – What I Saw 2.0 via photo pin cc
With Joy Overflowing!
