Purpose…

Today we start a new theme at Faith Lifts. Purpose.

Have you ever pondered your purpose? This weekend, after getting home from the hospital, I had a zillion things to accomplish. Our church was moving to a local school, and I was responsible for all of the media and advertisements. I was so very behind with Emma’s hospitalization, yet there were so many people depending upon me to get things done. In short, I was overwhelmed. There was no way I was going to accomplish everything on my list- and that was something that was very hard for me to swollow.

I worked through the night making the Bulletins, flyers, powerpoint, media shout, etc. I was exhausted and there was still so much to do when I went to bed. I finally told my dad (who is the pastor) that I was emotionally and physically exhausted and that I couldnt do any thing else. He, of course, had told me to stop loong before I admitted I couldnt meet my deadlines.

This morning, the service flew without a kink. It was as if God’s hand just wrapped us up and His spirit was so very evident in our new surroundings. I walked away knowing that although I did not meet my own self imposed deadlines, Gods deadlines were already established. My purpose was not bound in my duties, and even though I had not accomplished what I had hoped I would- Christ was already there- His purpose would be met with or without my silly powerpoint and bulletins!

I spent all night fretting over trivial things, wrapping my purpose up in issues that really mattered very little at the end of today.

My purpose is this life is to worship Him. This morning, on that stage with my husband by my side, we lead our church in one of the most powerful worship services we have had in a long time. My heart soared as I looked out at the crowd and saw their hands raised in the air. Grown men with their hands on their chests singing their hearts out with tears. They didnt care about those bulletins, or the color scheme I had fretted over for hours. They wanted to meet a living God- and I am so blessed to have been able to aid them in that journey. My heart longs for more moments like we experienced today.

Thank You Lord, that you delight in me. I am so honored that you call me your child, and that you’re such a great Daddy to me. Thak you for your blessings, and for making my life challenging yet fun. Thank you for helping me grow in you and as a person

Thank you for giving my life Purpose.

I pray you will join us at Faith Lifts, as we write about Purpose this month. Each one of us has a different story to share, and I promise that you will leave blessed and encouraged!

Be Blessed,