I was made for more. This was ringing in my ear last night
before bed. I could not sleep because all I could think about was how “I was made
for more”. We all were. God created each and every one of us with such great
purpose. This purpose is hidden so deep in us that only Christ can help us
unlock it. There was always this void in my life when I was younger and even growing
into a woman. Something was missing. Until I got older and started to have a true
relationship with Christ is when I understood that “something” was him. I desired a
relationship with Christ and I did not even know it. That is how amazing God
is. He makes us with a void only he can fill. No job, husband, child or
material thing can fill us like Christ can. He takes our damaged, hurt and
selfish self and transforms us to the loving, selfless, and kind person we were
meant to be in him. He takes our indescribable pain, the unknown of our future, the
impossible circumstance and injects hope into the dark dry places of our
hearts. He turns it all around for our good. Jesus loves us so much and desires
us to trust and believe in all that he is. He wants us to take him along throughout
our lives and remember that he is our biggest cheerleader. He never wants us to
fail. He wants us to live in the purpose that he created us for.
Many do not know what their “purpose” is. They search and
search and often beg God to reveal it to them. Many, myself included think they
hear from God when it fact it is not God who speaks to them but themselves who
leads them astray. Ladies, purpose is found in the little. It is found in
washing dishes sometimes, in being a mother, a friend, employee or wife. Purpose is going
to work each day and being a light to your co-workers. There are those who are
called to preach, teach, coach, or encourage. Those with the spiritual gifts
God have given them, to glorify his kingdom. You will know you are living in
your purpose when that purpose is your passion, glorifies God, helps others, aligns
with scripture and you maybe get paid as a bonus for working in it. You know, not
just the “never have to work a day in your life because you get paid to do what
you love” kind of purpose. That type of job is wonderful, to get paid doing
what you love to do is amazing. I am not saying that that type of purpose is not possible.
I am speaking of the spiritual purpose that you and I were made for. The kind of purpose
that keeps you awake at night, the one that makes you feel alive, ready, encouraged, hopeful just thriving with
contentment. The one that you know God is well pleased with.
Today, if you are struggling with anything remember God is
bigger. He is able and he is ready to work in your life. If you would just
loosen your grips and move some you can give him a chance to be God. Worry less
pray more (Matthew 6:34, Luke 12:25, John 14:27, & Psalm 55:22). It is not
just some cute quote. It is the truth that is written in the word of God. Trust
him at his word ladies. Be more. Let’s grow!
In Christ,
Monique Smith
Prayer Starter:
Lord, today I will not waver, move or give in to defeat. I will stand
in faith and I will take you at your word. I will praise your name and keep my
mouth from speaking negativity. You are my protector, my provider, my way
maker. You are my light in this dark world or circumstance and I trust you. I
believe that what you want to give to me is good and that you are right by my
side today. I find my hope and peace in you. I thank you for your word and I
thank you for this new day filled with your grace and mercy. In Jesus’ name.
Amen
