But The One Who. Job Mothiba

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      PURPOSE

      Why are we so bored with life that we do not get up every morning with a burning desire to do things according to God’s purpose? Is it because we have not identified what “lights up” our souls yet, or we do not have enough goals?

      Well, there can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. If you find God’s purpose for your life, there will be joy in whatever you do. For life is more than a career, job, cubicle, counter or an office. It is more than just work and bills, money, good things you buy, and the stuff you accumulate. It is about who you touch, who you help and how compassionate you are. It is about inspiring, motivating, encouraging and making people better. It is about living and loving every moment, cherishing the greatness around you, and appreciating everything around you. It is about giving to those less fortunate than you, taking care of the Lord’s sheep by humbly giving your time, and talent, and giving causes voluntarily “...for everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible, everything got started in Him and finds its purpose in Him.” (Colossians 1:16).

      Furthermore, the purpose of life is to live it, to taste or experience it to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. You do not get a lot out of life if you back off it. You get a lot more if you say “yes “and move forward into it. It is also very important to recognise that every stage in life is a beautiful one and there is always room to “re-fire” rather than retire. Just because something bad happens to you does not necessarily mean you have sinned, therefore God is punishing you, but it could be God wants to display His glory through you. If you are never tested, you could never be promoted or graduate. Frustration is as a result of unmet expectations. Remember, if it is on your mind, it is in your future. If it is not here today it is on its way. He has not forgotten about you. Hold on because there is an appointed time for your breakthrough. There is a set time for all your problems to turn around, a set time for your healing and promotion. “That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.” (2 Corinthians 4:16)NLT

      Nobody was born into this world by accident. No matter how you feel about yourself, God has a purpose for sending you into this world. You will also realize that there is a purpose for every person you meet. Some will teach you, and some will bring out the best in you. Sometimes you do not make the right decisions but still learn. As you grow older, you start to realize what you need and what you need to leave behind.

      Sometimes it is hard, but sometimes we make it harder than it is by holding on to sad memories, un-forgiveness when you should not. When you let go of what is not meant to be, you clear a path for good stuff to find you. Maybe the only reason why you would not let go of what is making you sad is because it was the only thing that made you happy. You will never be able to move on, if you are not willing to let go.

      There is a limit to how much you can do, how high you can fly, how far your life’s journey can take you, if you still holding on to that sadness. Break those personal limits and outgrow yourself to live your best life. As they say the tree always falls the way it leans. So, be careful which way you lean. Some of our parents did not plan us; neither did some of them wanted us.

      However, God never made a mistake. You were created by the Hand of God on purpose. You have a purpose to fulfill. Your livelihood is not meant to just pay your bill that is playing at beginner’s level. Your job is sacred. You are meant to transform the world. So, stop thinking God will use somebody else but you, or bless others more. He believes in you more than you believe in yourself. He puts you where you are for a reason. If you were meant to be somewhere else, you would be there. But, He is already pleased where you are. He is pleased with you not based on your performance but your position. Do not question it, make the most of it. It is all about Him. Just like *Moses,