Purpose – Daniel Guerra

Serving in the local church, and as a motivational communicator, I am accused often of being more positive than the norm. Actually, the bubbly, enthusiastic spirit often finds people in question of whether or not I am ever serious. Well, more often than many can see. I have asked myself so many times; have I always been like this? Happy? Hopeful? Bubbly? The answer is no of course, however one day in my prayer time with God, I asked him to help me find a light at the end of my dark tunnel, and this is what I have found – Passionate Purpose.

Friends, living every day with passion and purpose; is important to make life more meaningful, it makes goals more achievable, life more enjoyable. Passion with purpose is the spark and fuel of what drives us as believers to accomplish our God-given set goals. There is the thrill, push, and excitement when we experience the passion to achieve those God-given goals, and the purpose to carry it through. Without passion, you may be able to see where you want to go but you may not necessarily have the motivation to drive you to get to where you want.

When we find purpose through God, we find clear direction. And, where there is passion, it will ignite and fuel the purpose that we have in God. And the key to unlocking the passion is God-purpose. It is literally interlinked. Friends without a clear purpose, we are not directed and we drift away, being more influenced by circumstances, the weather or the state of our economy.

How do we live life with passion and purpose? I believe we need to dig deep into ourselves and find our true purpose. Friends you have to know that you were created here with and for a mission that only you, uniquely you can accomplish. Take time to consider why you are here. Seek your purpose. Talk to Papa for clear direction on why are here, and what you are meant to do.
I love what Elizabeth Kubler-Ross says, “Learn to get in touch with the silence within your self and know that everything in life has a purpose.” Friends we have to realize, that without a true God-given purpose in life, it’s easy to get sidetracked on your life’s journey. It’s easy to wander and drift, accomplishing very little in life for God.

When we find our sense of purpose, we become focused. We are open minded, and we truly have something to live for and our lives become more meaningful. Friends, THERE IS a why for living. Victor Frankl has noted that those who have a reason for living survived even the harshest of life conditions over and above those who didn’t. They are looking beyond the present circumstances to something bigger. Think about that!!

Having a purpose in life need not be profound. Purpose may stem from a talent, a hobby, an experience or a social injustice. Or a plain desire to want to do something, or leave a mark.
Generally speaking, having a purpose is to do something that you love, or you think you can make a difference, positively. There are as many purposes as there are lives on earth.

Your purpose could be building a better life for the poor and hungry, or creating a contraption or a system or a device that will make life easier for those in your community or church. Or you may want to be a certain kind of person to make a difference in the world or in the lives of others. It doesn’t need to be fantastic. It could be simply be, for example, a purpose to be the most understanding, firm and loving mother on earth. Or the most comical yet inspiring leader in your church or community. You can create as many purposes and goals and be passionate about them when you know it will make a positive difference, beyond yourself, knowing that you are truly making God’s name known.

“The men who build the future are those who know that greater things are yet to come, and that they themselves will bring them about. The blazing sun of hope illumines their minds they never stop to doubt. They haven’t time-Author Unknown”

By being involved in something bigger than you, you have no time to be self absorbed in the pettiness and grinds of daily life. They are small and insignificant compared to the purpose in God for which you came to achieve.

Unless you give yourself to some great cause, a purpose beyond yourself, you haven’t really begun to fully live. Having a purpose in life through Christ will give our lives meaning, and will make us feel special and more important, and will give us permission to express our often hidden passions.

Most of us think we have to do exceptional things to find our true God-given purpose. However, It is, strangely, right in front of you. You must be willing to uncover it and discover it for yourself. Papa-God is right here to help us see it.

Friends, think about what you love, what moves you. Think about what you can do to make a difference in this world for Christ. Think about how you will want to be remembered when you leave. Or what you can do to better the situation, or correct a wrong so that others need not undergo the suffering you may have undergone. Think about your talents, what comes easily to you, and how you can make your talents count and be worth it. It could be put to better use, perhaps creating better value for others and perhaps monetizing your talents.

We all have passions and purposes, but a lot of people are afraid of pursuing it. They may feel it to be at a great expense- of their time, their privacy, their enjoyment. It is on the contrary, more fulfilling than living a life of non-passion and non-purpose in God.

It doesn’t have to start big. It all starts one step at a time. For instance, Abraham Lincoln didn’t set out to change the world. He only wanted to do the right thing in a time when the right thing wasn’t easy to discern. Mother Teresa took care of the starving people on the streets of Calcutta , and started in a small way.

If you already have a passion and a purpose for doing something for the good of mankind, and to make our Wonderful Master known, go for it and pursue it right now. Think of the consequence if you could actually see it succeed.

Have a mission, vision and purpose. Persist and succeed. You will be glad you did.

I believe in you & Love you deeply!
Dg