I asked some women, whom I will refer to as "the council" from now on, how they realized what God wanted for their lives. When I received the responses back, I was amazed at the depth of what these ladies had to share. When I had the idea for this project, I had no idea that on blog one, I would find such a deep and beautiful resource in the women that God had put in my life! What a fantastic discovery.
The beautiful realization that I made from what these women said was this- God puts what He wants for us in our hearts when we are growing, so usually the thing that you "always wanted to do" is exactly what God wants for you. "Spend some time reflecting back to your childhood....what you spent time doing, how you played with friends, what made your heart happy." S.B. I find it so amazing that God set it all up so that we get to please Him and love what we do at the same time! What a great Father that is!
"Life is our divine purpose, so we walk through the doors God opens and let Him be in control." P.L. I think for me, in a lot of ways, my problem is control, or at least my perception of it. I have always had this idea in my head of HOW things would or should happen. When it hasn't worked out that way I have been down on myself, thinking I missed God somehow. I know that I have to let go of my perception of control (of which I don't really have anyway) and allow God move me. I think of it like this- have you ever tried to pick up someone who doesn't want to be picked up? It is very difficult. However, if the person submits and allows you to do so, it seems like their weight is cut in half. Cooperation is key. I must stop fighting God!
In so many ways, I find myself fulfilling dreams, in a mysterious kind of way where things happen and I realize that is what I always wanted and just didn't know it. "The biggest surprise to me about God's will for my life was that the things I want most in my life are the same things He wants for me." P.C. These bits of wisdom from the council confirmed this for me. Seek God, obey Him every day & do what brings your heart joy- THAT PLACE is where He is pleased. "...at all times in our lives, worshiping God and having a relationship with Him is really our purpose. The missions he has for us within that purpose become evident as we seek Him." R.E. Amazing!
"Obey God today, everyday, and your destiny will take care of itself." Kenneth Copeland
So, dear readers, as I search deep and remember the things that have brought joy to my life, seeking God and walking though the doors He opens, I pray that you will join me. God is faithful and He is a rewarder of those that seek him diligently. Let's look for open doors, walk though them & find Him there.
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