Ever wondered what Jesus is calling you to do?
This is something that I never thought much about growing up. Heck I never thought much about it in the early years of my marriage. It actually was something that never crossed my mind on a regular basis until I was diagnosed with infertility. I always thought I would grow up, get a college degree, find a job, get married, and have a kid or two. All of that has happened expect for the kid or two part, but now I often wonder what God has in store for my life. Infertility has caused me to really take a step back and look for purpose in my life.
What is He asking me to do? I am not completely sure yet, but I hope and pray that part of his plan is for me to be a mother. This is something I struggle with almost daily anymore so when I opened my email this morning and read the daily blog from PrayFit, today's message hit home. If you want to read the full post go here.
The post focuses on Luke 19:30 - “‘Go into that village over there,’” he told them. ‘As you enter it, you will see a young donkey tied there that no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.’”
This donkey was nothing special to ordinary people, but Jesus asked for him specifically. Jesus could have chosen any mode of transportation, but he chose THIS donkey. The donkey was going about everyday life when BOOM he found his purpose.....to carry Jesus. How amazing is that?
The real purpose in life is to spread the Word of God. I often wonder how I can do that. I'm not a public speaker (I literally turn red in the face and my legs shake when forced to talk in front of a crowd) and I am pretty shy around people I don't know. Maybe the best way I can do it is through my actions. Trying to live my life for God instead of always begging God for something. I don't know what God's purpose/plan is for me, but I pray daily that He will show me the way in a way that can't be missed (big flashing signs or lights would be great). God knows His plan for me and He knows the desires of my heart.
Many times in life I have felt insignificant. I made good grades, played sports, had friends but never felt like a standout at anything. While I may not have felt like much at the time, God knew exactly who I was and what was meant to come of my life. While He gives us the freedom to choose, I know he has been with me every step of the way.
I hope to one day figure out my purpose and make God proud by carrying out whatever He has in store for me. While I may feel insignificant like the donkey, I know that God has a purpose/plan for my life.
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On another note, please pray for all of the people effected by the tornadoes in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area yesterday. We have some family down there and they are OK, but a lot of people lost their homes and cars. I don't think any fatalities have been reported so far.
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