Walking in your purpose

 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them"~ Ephesians 2:10

There is nothing more fulfilling than to walk in the purpose that God created for me.  For when I am walking in my purpose I know that I am being equipped by God to do the work that He has planned for me from the very beginning.  I am full of joy because I know that I am doing His work.  I am pleasing Him and helping my fellow man.

However, the enemy does not want me to walk in my purpose.  He does not want me to do my part for the Kingdom.  He wants me weary, frustrated, and filled with fear.  But the enemy is defeated because of God's word and faithfulness.  Jesus tells me that I can come to Him when I am weary(Matthew 11:28-30) and that I can cast my cares onto God( 1 Peter 5:7).  He also tells me that He did give me the spirit of fear, but rather of power,  love, and sound mind ( 2 Timothy 1:7).

Yesterday, I lost my temper with a student.  I kicked him out of my classroom.  It could have ended there, but God allowed me the opportunity for reconciliation. I told the student that  he was one my best students.  I told him that the behavior he exhibited was not like him.  He said he was having a bad week, mind you it was only Tuesday.  I gave the kid a hug and told him it was going to be okay and then I apologized for loosing my temper.  I tell you I was blessed by the situation and joy filled my soul because I walked in my purpose to encourage rather than destroy.  At the time I wasn't concerned about who was watching, but someone was.  They thanked me.  I brushed it off, but it reminded me that others are watching.  I want to be found doing His work.  I give all the glory to God.  The student came back into my classroom focused and weights lifted.

 For me, His work is teaching and encouraging.  It is loving and forgiving.  It's sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.  We all have a purpose and each day is a gift to walk in the works that God has planned for us.  Whether that be encouraging a child, spouse, or co-worker.  Or caring for sick, needy, and lost.  It might even be being an intercessor for someone, our nation's leaders, or world leaders.  Our purpose maybe standing in the gap.  Whatever it is, when you walk in it you will be filled by the Spirit.  You will be empowered and God will get the glory.

Lord, thank You for the opportunity to participate and align my will to Yours.  Thank You for opportunity to walk in my calling, my purpose.  Bless my brothers and sisters in Christ and let us be united in doing Your work.  For those who do not know their purpose, reveal it to them.  Help us to remain humble and give You all the glory.  In Jesus name.  Amen