Happy New Year!! I hope everyone enjoyed bringing in 2018, we are all blessed to see
another year. In studying God’s word, I learned that the Hebrew word for 18 is ‘Living,
Alive’. So you know what that means ladies. This is the year of feeling alive & LIVING in
your purpose!!
Each of us has a purpose. Rather you know what that purpose is or not you have
already started living it. Yes. You are living in your purpose right now! We serve a full
circle God. So you can believe that what you went through back in 2011 has meaning in
2018. Every failure, every mistake, every achievement serves towards your purpose.
Funny story, I remember as a child my aunt buying me books. I was so upset because
she bought my cousins jewelry. Little did I know God was preparing me for a love of
reading & writing. Since then I’ve fallen more & more into books & writing & here I am
today writing this blog for you! He doesn’t make mistakes, He knew who we were before
He formed us in our mother’s womb (Jeremiah 1:5). Although I know blogging is not
Gods ultimate plan for me, it definitely is a start to birth many things He has planned for
my life!
Now let’s not think that just because God has a plan for us this gives us the right to sit
around & wait for some sign to move forward. It doesn’t work like that. He expects us to
put in work & show Him we are worthy of all He has in store for our lives.
Have you ever met someone that life hasn’t changed at all? They’re still doing the same
things they were doing back in 08. Ever wonder why? Well I have and I came up with two
conclusions:
#1 they simply have no desire for more. They’re content with the life
they’re living.
#2 they want more but they can’t pass the tests that God is giving them.
It’s like wanting a promotion but doing nothing to show your boss that you deserve it.
do, God has given you a new day. Take advantage of it and change!
So what do you do to start working toward your purpose so that thing can eventually
manifest in your life?
Well first let me say if you don’t know your purpose then you need to spend more time
with God & pay attention to your strengths & passions. God does not put a desire in our
heart that He has no intentions to carry out.
Now, below is a list of 5 things you can do to start working & showing God you are
ready for the next level! So exciting!
1. HAVE A PLAN.
We can learn from different women of the Bible like Deborah or Ruth who not only had a
plan but they also took the initiative to get things done. Strong, determined women have
a plan for their life.
2. PAY ATTENTION TO TESTS.
When we go through something we are quick to either focus on the person who did us
wrong or play victim to what’s ‘happening to us’. You will never get anywhere with that
attitude. Listen to what God is teaching YOU & pass the test. It’s not about ‘them’, He is
preparing you.
3. PREPARE. PREPARE. PREPARE!
(Oprah voice) Go to school, read books about your passion, volunteer or find a mentor
who is already doing what you want to. Get as much knowledge as you can.
4. LEARN TO SAY NO.
Let me explain this one. Some of us (including myself, but I’m working on it) say yes to
everything before thinking it through. Then we lose precious time doing something that
is not adding to our call/purpose. It’s good to serve & volunteer, but when you’re pouring
into others more than yourself then it’s a problem. Don’t put too much on your plate.
Just say no.
5. SUBMIT YOUR LIFE TO JESUS
Last but most importantly, submit your life to Jesus! He needs to know that if you had
nothing, no money, designer bags, big houses & successful businesses that you would
still be content because you have Him. All success isn’t good success. There are
yourself up with Him. He will never leave you!!
2018 will be a year where we feel alive! Continue to grow & learn & move closer to your dreams! Somebody somewhere needs you to be obedient to your calling.
As a great woman of God once said, “Everyone that comes across me shall thank God for my life”
-Funke Adejumo
Remember that God Loves you & has your back!
Brittany
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