I am often asked how does one know God’s purpose for their life?
"May He grant you according to your heart's desire, And fulfill all your purpose." Psalm 20:4
I wondered that for years. Decades if I am honest. I know what I wanted to do for God, but was that truly His plan for me?
Honestly. First things first.
I had layers of life’s hurts and insecurities covering up the real me. It wasn’t until I truly let the Holy Spirit have at me – and He is ever so gentle with us – that my layers started to peel off. The “me” that Jesus had created started to shine through.
I also had to see some hard things about myself. Areas where I had aligned my way of thinking with the world’s way of viewing life. I had allowed the adversary to take up shop in some areas of my soul that led not only to a mild depression, but oppression in the form of behaviors I couldn’t break free from. Ouch. The Holy Spirit was gentle with me – but oh so ruthless with the demonic forces I had given place to.
Healing. Joy. Freedom. These once scarce gifts have become the norm of my life. And yes. Purpose. Jesus is fulfilling my purpose like I had never dreamed would be possible.
If He did it for me – a once hot mess, insecure ridden, and selfish individual -- I know how much more He wants to do this for anyone still looking for the answer to their life's question.