Dream With Purpose
I have been thinking and talking a lot about purpose lately. Over the years, I had developed a way of living that was more reactionary than purposeful. I existed in response-mode rather than with true intentionality and didn’t really have the self-awareness to see it. But it sure made me tired and oftentimes discontent.
Asking Focused Questions
Slowing down
My lens has been sharpening my focus over this last season. Some of the questions that have helped me are:
- What brings me joy?
- What am I good at?
- Where has my life left an impact on others?
- What is my natural rhythm and pace?
- How can I best bring Jesus to other people?
When I answer those questions, it is both revealing and life-giving. It helps me slow down my reactionary response to the waves coming at me and be more intentional in creating my own. It shows me where I have neglected to build margin into my life. And it shows me where I have labored in vain, doing what others said I should do rather than what God had uniquely called me to.
But thankfully, it also shows me the times my God-given design and my investment in the world around me have collided to bring the most Kingdom impact and personal fulfillment. This opens me up to dream and look toward my future with greater purpose and intention. And it makes me believe in a future that capitalizes on my gift-mix but has a healthy margin and adapts to my seasonal rhythms. And best of all, it will include respite and water, worship, hospitality, and overall wellness.
Dream and Move Ahead with Purpose
This dream is not completely clear yet, but it’s percolating. And I am diligently pursuing it. I continually pray that the Holy Spirit will bring wisdom, refreshing, clarity, and understanding.
The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,
but one who has insight draws them out.
Proverbs 20:5 NIV
Do you have a seed of a dream you are watering? How are you dreaming with purpose? Tell us in the comments!
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