"Have you thought about all the events that led up to this moment in your life? I believe God knew exactly where you would be right now and what you would be like. He knew your passions and gifts and the platform you have.
LET THAT SINK IN......
How would you live differently if you really believed that God had intentionally designed you to impact others? What would you attempt if you we're fully convinced He was backing you? The fact is that when you believe you we're designed for a purpose, you will live with a purpose."
Tony Dugan, "Uncommon Life"
This really hit me today because I have really been struggling in my job. There are good days but mostly it's been a struggle for most of my time here. I'm praying for contentment and trying to seek Him even when I'm just not happy where I'm at. I'm supposed to be happy at my job -right?! My joy needs to come from Him and not my circumstances or the place He has me at. My focus needs to be on the relationships He's putting before me. My real job is to point others to The Savior, but I'm praying that I can be somewhat happy with where my paycheck comes from.
If The Lord puts me on your heart please pray for me in this.
BTW I love being able to post via my iPhone when the Spirit moves me.... ;)
Your mother and I have been praying that you would see this, so this is an answer to prayer for us! God has you where you are for a reason. Ask Him daily to reveal that reason to you, then see your job as a service to Him. (You may be there chiefly to learn patience!)
ReplyDeleteIn the meantime, love those you interact with. Make a list of things about them that you can pray specifically for.