Rest? Does it even exist in today’s culture?
Consistently saturated in constant noise,it surrounds us everywhere, be it work, social media, school, goals. Somewhere along the way the world has programmed us to keep moving and never slow down.
The spirit of busy consumes our downtime we saturate ourselves in tv, scrolling through Pintrest, updating our Facebook, taking selfies and constantly meditating on the worries of today.
The rest stop, we park in is worry, and busyness is our companion. Fear drives our motivation to stay connected in the world , it pushes us through our days, propelling us farther away from the destiny in which the Lord is calling us to.
The Lord has been dealing with me about my former self.
That nasty black hole which resided in me fed off of constant busyness, And I believed, if I stayed busy, and connected to the world no one would forget about me. By pushing harder in my work and made more money eventually, that hole inside would fill to overflowing.
However the more I strived, the harder I pushed, the sicker I became. Until the only shell of a person remained. When I gave my life to Christ, He started an immediate work in me. Like a puzzle He started rearranging the pieces in my life and highlighting my true priorities.
The Lord chose me and my purpose was for Him. And he spoke into my heart that I would never feel fulfilled until I walked with Him towards my destiny.
In a vision one morning in prayer the Lord showed me how
This has influenced me to continue to never give up on myself and to push myself to higher limits than those others set for me.
Every person on this earth has a great purpose they are going to fulfill throughout their life. I believe my purpose here is to serve God for what he is calling me for. It took a while to know that he was calling to me to become a nurse, and every day that goes by
Encouragement plays a significant role in my success. Without encouragement, the achievement won't come true. Juliet Ferking, the author of "A Drive to Achieve the Extraordinary" from This I Believe: Life Lessons, tells her story about
Present-day American society is fast-paced and constantly moving forward. With so many things to do in such little time, busyness and stress seem to take over our lives. In “The ‘Busy Trap,’” Tim Kreider’s position as to why the audience should strive to avoid busyness is very well thought out, however, some of the points in the essay have faulty reasoning.
I must find my calling if I am to truly live my life to the fullest and to live out God’s plan for my life. God is the only one who can help me find my purpose. He has had a plan for my life long before I was even born and that God has a purpose for me that no one else could fulfill. “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future, Jeremiah 29:11” (NIV). This means that no matter what I do as long as I am in accordance with God’s will, everything will turn out for the best in the end. God has promised to give me hope and a future and to bless my life. “For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do, Ephesians 2:10” (NIV). With this knowledge I know that God has created me exactly the way I should be and that he has given me talents and skills enough to do all he asks of me to do.
with each obstacle I grow stronger. When I thank of the goodness of Jesus I know that
Finding your purpose in life is easily the most meaningful day other than the day you were born. In a Long Way Gone, Ishmael Beah seemed to find his calling at a young age. He found this calling through hardships and breakthroughs, this calling lead him to happiness and success after a traumatizing experience. Your purpose will not be found by sitting around, but it can be found at any time in your life by taking on new opportunities, challenging yourself, and you will recognize when you have found that purpose.
All my life I’ve been trying to find my purpose. I always knew that my purpose in life was to help people, but I didn’t know how I really wanted to accomplish this. Upon graduating high school I was confused
My purpose in life is to be a living sacrifice to my Lord, who gave His life for me so that I might live on purpose for His purpose and others. My personal mission in life is to continue to learn to walk with Christ so that I can walk like Christ. And, to know Him in a more personal way as Apostle Paul stated in Phil. 3:10 (KJV), “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;”
God has a unique purpose for each and every one of us. Sometimes life gets so busy that we forget what our purpose is in life, but God has a way of guiding
I knew that I could never give up…. If I would have given up I wouldn’t be where I am today and I wouldn’t have found my purpose in life. The only reason I keep pressing on is because of
I have found in my life that I have come closest to my Savior when I have been going through challenging trials. The times I have suffered the most are the times I have learned and grown significantly, making me the person I am today, who is trying to become more like
"Our great nation was founded on the lofty principles of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and guaranteed representation. In this modern day and age, these principles still stand as the bedrock foundation of our society, and their preservation is essential to the health of our union. The America of today is a far cry from that of yesteryear, but some things remain the same, each individual, no matter their financial standing or social status, has the right to say their piece in the public square, and in turn, have their piece be heard by those who deem fit to hear it.
Isaiah 43:21 reveals God’s purpose in creating us; to give Him praise through worship. As a leader/minister, preaching the gospel, teaching, providing an environment conducive to growth and flourishing, reproducing the character of Christ, and leading others to worship and delight of God is my real responsibility. Matthew 28:19-20 says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the ages.”
We fall into a monotonous routine that takes all of our time away from us, leaving us to whither away like a dilapidated house. We need to get out in the world, explore all the wonders, try everything and take time for ourselves to truly experience life.