Great things are done by people who have their purpose for being and relentlessly pursued it, with a determination and persistence that refuses to back down, cave in or quit. Success is not an accident. It is really produced by the application of certain principles Almighty God set long ago. These principles work for anyone who dares to walk in them and they have never been known to fail. They work for any age, gender, color or race. The beginning stage of these principles is discovering why you are here on planet earth. You were born for a purpose, and until you realize that purpose and pursue that, you will wonder aimlessly through this world, dissatisfied, unfulfilled, and, yes, even miserable. You may accumulate things which perish with the using. You may even be a billionaire. Yet within, you can be empty. The fulfillment of your Divine purpose is what brings fulfillment, not the mere external things which you possess. What possesses you? Things or your purpose?
Purpose literally means, the reason for a thing. You are here for a reason. And this reason was decided for you ages ago, by the Omnipotent God, Who made man and knows what it takes for you to feel satisfied and deeply fulfilled. As a matter of fact, when you discover this purpose and walk in it, you come to the realization that this was what you were created to be and to accomplish.
How can we discover this purpose? Here are a few things to consider:
1. God created you for a purpose. Only by walking in that Divine reason for being can you experience true peace, satisfaction and fulfillment.
2. You must discover the purpose of God for your life. Do not attempt to walk in someone else's purpose. It will not bring fulfillment to you. God made a plan just for you.
3. If you really want to know your Divine Purpose, go and ask the One Who created you for a Purpose. Ask God to reveal to you His plan for your life. If you are serious and ask Him with a pure heart, He will show you that plan. Deep on the inside, you will sense and have a knowing about what you are supposeed to be doing with your life.
4. When you discover that purpose, prepare yourself to fulfill it. Read books, go back to school if you have to, do what is required and necessary to develop your God-given gifts, talents and potential.
5. Ask God for His wisdom and help and create a plan or set goals, which lead to the realization of your Divine assignment. Planning and setting goals ia a must for any person who desires true success in anything.
6. Once you set your goals, pursue them. I did not say jump up and quit your job. This is why planning is so necessary. You must move in stages. And as things develop, if it is the Divine Purpose that you leave one job and embrace another or start your own business, as you walk the path, things will move you more and more into what you should be doing. If you stay with Almighty God, you will know what to do and when. Remember, wisdom is key.
Sheldon D. Newton is an inspirational and motivational speaker, teacher, pastor and seminar lecturer. He is the author of various life-transforming books including: Refuse to Live the Common Life, The Positive Power of Biblical Affirmations, Humility and the Honor of God and True Spirituality, available at http://www.amazon.com/
His burning purpose is to see lives transformed through the application of timeless and godly principles, which will enable them to live better lives of peace, wholeness and fulfillment. Visit his website at: http://www.sheldondnewtonministries.org/
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