Everything has a PURPOSE! ??

Have you ever wondered, what is your 'PURPOSE' in life?

Sounds cliche right...but really, this is a question I always hear people ask but when I think about it, I struggled even as a Christian (when I started my career) to answer this question and wasn't sure what is the 'correct answer'?

My journey began in Entertainment (Radio) industry, thought I would be there for long but stepped into Customer Support/Success and now, who would have thought I'd enjoy my time in Sales? ??

This verse always encouraged me that in everything, there is a time for it and a reason:

"For everything there is a season, A time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest." Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

The ONE thing that I have to constantly remind myself of the purpose was: What does God want me to do in this season? in this role? How can I glorify Jesus through this?

Tip: It's good to always look back and reflect how far you've come.

When I look back at my journey, I can't help but have tears rolling down my cheeks because I'm so thankful and grateful to God for all the times He TRUSTED me with the role, with the people under/around me, the challenging situations I've been in...God has never once failed me (though He came and made things happen at HIS time, He was never late - even at the very last minute ????)

Know that what you've been through, it's not by coincidence, it's not by luck. ?? (I respect your opinion or perspective if it's different than mine)

"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps". Proverbs 16:9

I love how God is patient, gentle and kind.??

Though I had plans to join another company prior to my current company, I thought that whatever I've planned for my "future" is the right way and it would accelerate my career etc...but I trust and believe that God has the BEST plan for me - plans that will prosper, give me hope and a future; and not to harm me.

It's hard - especially to compare with your peers journey vs your journey is at...Be encouraged and reminded that whatever you're going through now, only YOU can do it. God trust YOU with it and He will give you the strength to overcome it.

Live this life for HIM - everything that we have, ultimately belongs to Him. We're just stewarding all that He's giving us ??. If you live your life with this perspective, you will have a different outlook at everything you're currently doing too ??

Ending this month's post with this song for you:

Only God has the final say - and it doesn't matter what people say about you...the most important VOICE and opinion, is from Jesus alone.

Hope this encourages you! Till the next one.

Love, Emma ??