I think this post
is going to be an exciting one to dive into! So I hope you have your printer
ready, fingers geared up to screen shot, or your journal nearby to take a few
notes, because this one will be thought-provoking and motivating. The whole
point is to get you MOVING in God’s direction! So what is it, sis? What are you
passionate about?
Think about it for a sec and write it
down.
Biblically, God was passionate for us when He sent His only
begotten Son, Jesus Christ to save us from our sins to give us eternal life.
Talk about PASSION! Remember, the #1 Blockbuster hit Passion of the Christ?
Anyway, I think (and hope) you’re getting the point.
Now…what gets you
going in the morning (besides our Heavenly Father waking you up and the alarm
clock – Oh, and maybe the coffee pot)? Do you get up anticipating your next move
towards doing God’s will for the day or this season? What do you feel a burden
for? Has God shown you your purpose or given you a dream or vision for
something? If so, are you working towards laying out the ideas as He gives them
to you?
This may seem like a lot of questions, but these are the
inquiries that will get you moving forward. Remember my motto, “Nothing happens
until you start moving.” So as you lay in bed, put off the important things that
need to get done, or brainstorm for months, you won’t see progress or success
until you start moving.
Fact is – you can’t move a parked car. You have
to get motivated and start moving towards your passion, sis. If God stopped at
just the idea of sending Jesus, we would still be lost and spiritually separated
from Him forever. Thank God that idea didn’t just sit there dormant. He is
indeed a mover and a shaker!
So what are your ideas?
How are you
working towards getting things done? What have you done so far? You see, God has
the plans already. Our job is to be sensitive to the prompting and leading of
the Holy Spirit. He will lead us to do the will of God.
And if you don’t
quite know what you’re passionate about or your purpose, I always encourage
women to pray about it. I believe God will reveal it in His perfect time. But in
the meantime, keep growing closer to Him and stay passionate and on fire for
Jesus! Keep shining bright in a dark world and do what you know to do. We all
should be doing this part regardless of knowing or not knowing God’s
purpose.
Personally, I’m passionate about Jesus and my purpose! And I
LOVE Mondays! The reason why is because it kicks off another week to move
further in what God has called me to do. I look forward to seeing how He is
moving and going to lead me to accomplish His tasks. I call them God-ordained
assignments.
Remember, we can do nothing without Jesus as John 15:5
states. So ultimately, we have to make sure that our passion is His passion. And
our plans are His plans. Amen!
Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit to the Lord
whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Also, Proverbs 16:9 states,
“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their
steps.” In other words, lift up your work to the Lord and He will organize
everything for you and order your steps. Don’t try to do anything on your
own.
Another thing I want to mention before I close this post is this.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with being passionate about something. If you
are lit up about something awesome, surround yourself with the Word of God and
people who will encourage and motivate you to do what God has called you to do.
Also understand that there will unfortunately be those around you who will not
believe in what God has predestined you to do. Instead of staying hurt or upset
about it, pray for them, and move forward as the Holy Spirit leads
you.
As you move forward in faith, I encourage you to enjoy the
companionship of those who will love and support you as you accomplish His
plans. Remember, everyone will not always be excited about what God is doing in
your life (biblical examples: Joseph, Nehemiah, Daniel, etc.) Let’s not forget
about Satan, nor the religious Pharisees who were NOT excited about what Jesus
was about to do for us on Calvary. He had to press pass the opposition,
adversity, ridicule, and pain to accomplish His Father’s will. And so will
you.
So again, what are you passionate about? Write it out today and get
MOVING! 😉
Remember, Jesus is coming back soon! And those who endure
unto the end shall be saved. So let’s be ready from the Inside
Out!
[written by Courtnaye Richard]
