This is a little something that I wrote at the begining of the year that was a total insperation from the Holy Spirit and a song by Francesca Battistelli. I hope it touches you the same way it touched me!!!!!
Sometimes we have this very strategic plan with all the little details worked out for life, but God has other things in store for us. "For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope" (Jeremiah 29:11). Well, needless to say, part of these plans are unfolding before my very eyes. He is giving me clear directions about my future, and little by little, showing me how to be patient. Therefore learning to enjoy this ride called life.
Each person on this planet has a purpose. Do not let it be mistaken as your function. This is where most people miss it. Our purpose is why we are put in this earth, while the function is merely to help us achieve it. Our ultimate purpose is to love God and to receive his love in return. (That second part is very important but that's another blog for another day.) But then there is this very special purpose that has been so intricately designed for us. For you. No other person on this planet can do it; at least not the way He designed you to do it. "Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan" (Ephesians 1:11). Every trait about you has been put together by the hand of God to see his will and glory be completely reveled through it. WOW! What an amazing thought! That the Almighty has put me together for a special plan, an adventure that only I can take part in! Think about that for a minute.
Nothing that God asks of his children is meaningless. You don't have to be in limelight to get God's attention or approval. You are already so precious in His eyes. His thoughts of you are as countless as the sand on the seashore. God places dreams in our hearts for a reason. They are the roadmap to life, but sometimes we find ourselves so wrapped up in life we forget to look into our hearts and seek the treasures that God has placed there. How many talents go unseen or unheard because of fear or doubt? I am a perfect example. I sing, but most people didn't even know, because I put it on the back-burner for so long. But the Lord showed me that He doesn't give gifts to keep to yourself. He wants---no He expects you to give them away. "Give as freely as you have received!" (Matthew 10:8)
Your heart is the key to the adventure that God has prepared for you. Every dream, every desire is placed there as a guide. They are given one by one throughout life. If God gave you all the clues now; then there would be no great adventure. Like anything worth keeping, it's more special if sought after and then found. One step at a time, and always make sure every clue is aligned with the Word of God. That is how you know it is the Lord's will. Don't be deceived by what the world my say or do. Know that you are a great threat to the Kingdom of Darkness, but embrace even more that you are wrapped up safely into the arms of the King of Kings. Follow the dreams that He has placed in your heart, and always know that He is forever with you.
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