Last year I did a blog challenge. It was such a great introspective journey I decided to re-post some of them again. I think they are a worthy read. Well, at least for me.
This challenge was from my friend Dani from Destination: life! It was called the "I believe" blog challenge. The premise behind it is to post what I believe on a certain topic.
So I would value your input, your comments, your responses...and of course, what YOU believe on that topic!
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The first topic was, PURPOSE.
We all have one right? Or we dream about having one, we WANT one.
And truly? You need a purpose.
Purpose is what drives us. It is why we do what we do.
It is what defines our motivation.
But what do I believe about PURPOSE?
Without trying to "wax eloquent" I am going to tell you my purpose based on a few different facets of ME!
As a human being:
I believe my purpose as a child of God is to live a life striving to be the kind of woman He wants me to be. So on the day I meet Him face to face he'll say, "girlfriend...you sure messed up a lot, but you certainly TRIED hard to serve me...well done!"
As a mom:
I believe my purpose is to love my children unconditionally, and in that loving environment to raise respectful, considerate, independent little humans that will leave my house and know exactly what THEY believe about their purpose in life!
As an artist:
I believe my purpose as an artist is to use my God given talent. What I use my talent for is NOT my purpose because that changes based on what I am designing or creating. I believe as artists, craftsman, even hobbists...when you have the ability and desire to "make" or "create" that is a gift that not everyone has, therefore when you share your talent you impact someone else. THAT is what motivates me and gives me purpose in my art.
So tell me...what do YOU believe about PURPOSE? Do you have one? What is it? Come on, don't be shy...spill it!
and don't forget....
BE creative!
~ lisa
You must be reading my mind. I've been thinking about this so much lately. When I had my first child, I honestly felt like my purpose (at the time) was to 'just' be a mother. And now that I have 4 little ones, you think that would be enough. But I just am not feeling complete lately. Like I need more, need to do more. So my purpose is to be the best me I can be, which means being the best mom I can be, the best wife I can be, the best friend I can be, and the best ___ I can be. I just have to figure out that ___.
ReplyDeleteMain Purpose in life: l Cor. 10:31. "Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
ReplyDeleteI was created (in His image) to bring glory to Him--when that is your main purpose all other purposes fall neatly into place and He blesses you in them. Whether it be as a wife, mom, friend, employee, or artist if I'm doing it for myself, my loved ones, etc. then I fall short of giving God the glory. The following link is an excellent puritan sermon on giving God the glory. http://www.puritansermons.com/watson/watson5.htm