Our Purpose

 

I am lost!  Not in the physical GPS sense, but with my purpose.  I had plans when I retired a few months ago.  I was going to spend time with my mom - having lunch, taking her on drives through the New Hampshire scenery, chatting. I was looking forward to doing the things that plagued me while I was working long hours.  Then the unimaginable happened, she went to see Jesus two weeks before I retired.  The last few months have left me a bit empty – how do I fill the space and time I was going to spend with mom.

Funny how we can have OUR best laid plans changed up so quickly by JESUS’ best laid plans.  His plan was different than mine.  I cannot share with you how many times that has happened in my life!  How about you?  When has your purpose or your plan changed dramatically when our dear Jesus intervened?  The diversion that Jesus created may have been seen as a barrier to what we wanted to accomplish.  The path that Jesus took us down was completely different than our path. When we reflect on those times, we always see that Jesus’ way worked out for our benefit. 

This verse crossed my devotion a few days ago and hit my soul.  Whatever I am supposed to be doing, whatever path I should be going down, whatever purpose I should have, I know that my Jesus is with me.  If I look to Jesus for that purpose, then I will be doing His will.  I will be living out the life Jesus has for me.  That sounds reasonable, but how do I know what Jesus’ purpose is for me?  I need to listen.  I need to be still and look at what Jesus has put in my path, what Jesus has put on my heart.  It is in those moments that my Jesus will let me know how to proceed.  With purpose in hand, I can gladly shout from the mountain tops the goodness of our Lord.

Friends, finding out what we should do, what we should say, where we should go can be intimidating.  Having that lack of clarity can be scary.  These are the times we need to rest in the arms of Jesus and let Him guide our path.  Let us open our eyes, our ears, and our hearts to see what He has in store for us.  One thing can be guaranteed – if we listen to Him, our purpose will be in His light.  I know that is where I want to be, walking in His light for my life.  Let us take our purpose journey with Jesus.  Let us have simple faith He will always know best!

Video complimenting this blog post:  https://youtu.be/oMVA1raDXEg

Heavenly Father, guide me to my purpose in You.  Help me to do Your will and give You all the praise!  May I bask in your goodness for my life.  Amen!