I feel so lost. What is God’s will or His purpose for me in this season? Did
you know, I was asking this same question 8 months ago? I have emails to prove
it. I was emailing my friends and asking them as if they knew! It’s pretty funny
looking back.
It
was a hard season, because I felt the exact same way as you do. A lot of what
ifs, should have, what now, feeling of emptiness, and lacking joy… sounds
familiar?
Here’s what I’ve learned during that time.
I often tell people that right where you are is His will or His purpose for
this season. We don’t know His exact plans for the future, we do know that His
plans are always good and never to harm us.
Jeremiah 29:11
If we keep seeking for our future purpose and His will, we lose sight of
what’s going on in the present moment.
Although, I feel there’s nothing enjoyable right now and everything is
mundane and redundant. Nevertheless, I need to remember that serving Him right
where I am can be very enjoyable, if I choose for it to be. Serving includes
volunteering, cook a meal for the sick, help a friend, drop off a small gift for
someone, or encourage someone who is going through some hard times with coffee.
I told you it can be fun!
Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord
enthusiastically. -Romans 12:11
God’s will or purpose for your life may not include a big platform or a big
ministry. You may never get a big platform. I may never be on stage preaching
and that’s okay with me. I just want to be faithful and obedient.
When I am
faithful with the little things in life, God can entrust me with me much more.
(It’s my favorite quote! You’ll hear it a lot this year.)
Luke 16:10 tells us, “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be
trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be
dishonest with much.” Can God trust you with what little you have,
presently?
Don’t concentrate too much about your future purpose, rather think about who
can I serve right now? What can I do to make a difference? And see where He
takes you as you continue to be faithful.
I pray that as you look for ways to serve, you’ll grow closer to The Lord and
He will open up doors for you. Remember, this is not a religious duty. It is out
of His love that we are compelled to serve and love one another.
For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But
don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom
to serve one another in love. -Galatians 5:13
Blessings!
Janice
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