Life can be busy sometimes. For most of us, life is crazy-busy all . the . time! Let’s be honest, right? There’s hardly enough time to slow down and focus on finding your purpose. Let alone live it.
It can all seem too big. And big requires time and energy. Two things that I have in very limited quantity.
I have a feeling you can relate. Unless of course you were born with purpose in your step. You’re the girl who knew what you wanted to be when you grew up from the time you were in third grade. And you’ve pursued it. And found fulfillment. And you haven’t looked back since.
All I can say is, ‘good for you’. (With just a tiny little bit of jealousy in my voice.) 🙂
But I have a feeling the rest of us — we are still searching.
We’re living life to the fullest to the best of our ability. But there’s still that nagging feeling. A little tingle that says there’s more. And so we search. And we look for it around the next corner.
That’s me, friends.
And sometimes there’s a guilt that comes with hoping for more. Because after all, aren’t we supposed to be satisfied with enough? Aren’t we supposed to be walking in our purpose every single day?
As daughters of the Most High King, aren’t we supposed to make God our one and only?
Yes, and well … maybe.
You see, I struggle with these questions myself. And it can feel like a very lonely place.
I am grateful for my blessings, yet I still feel a hunger in my soul.
Friends, if any of this sounds familiar, I invite you to join me on a journey.
Over the next four weeks, for the month of September, I will do some exploring. And it’s all about my purpose. My one thing.
Tweet ThisI have to warn you though. This is not your typical series. Here’s why.
It’s loaded with questions
Because I don’t pretend to know the answers. And answers are elusive – which is exactly why I’m doing this. So, we’ll go in search of the answers together.
But purpose is big, friends. And I can’t promise that you will have life all figured out after four posts in one month. But I can promise that I will seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance along the way and encourage you to do the same. I know He never disappoints. (Jeremiah 29:11-13)
It’s au naturel
What you get is me, raw, real and open. I’ll be questioning God (yes, He welcomes that) and bringing my concerns to Him.
You will see me searching the scriptures and sharing with you what God reveals. I hope that you will share what you’re learning too, because we need each other.
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17
It’s unscripted
By now, you might have figured that out, haha. While I have an outline of what I plan to cover, I also want to leave space for the Spirit’s prompting. With His guidance, we will look at:
- Purpose and making God enough
- The one thing you lack
- The greatest thing we can do
- Making the one thing your main thing
You’ll get tips and resources, Bible verses to dig deeper, and a partner on the path to purpose.
So, if you’ve read all the way through and you’re still here, I’d be honoured to have you join me.
What about you?
Are you ready to jump headlong in pursuit of your one thing?
Then let’s do this. Let’s run after our purpose together.
If nothing else, we would have spent a month delving into God’s Word and seeking out the depths of His truths.
Follow the rest of the #LifePurposeFull series here:
Part 1: 3 Truths to Embrace on Your Path to Purpose
Part 2: How to Find Your Missing Piece
Part 3: When You Fear You’re Missing Out on Your Purpose
Part 4: How to Make Your One Thing, the Main Thing
And to see what purpose looks like in the lives of real women, pull up a chair and grab a note book. These eight women blessed my socks off with what they shared in this post:
Powerful Purpose Thoughts to Ignite Life to the Full
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I pray that you will be motivated and encouraged on your path to purpose!
Wishing you blessings,
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Hi Marva, thank you so much for the words of inspiration. It is such a pleasure to find these at a time when they are most needed. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment, Portia. I pray that hope and inspiration will always show up when you need them most. Glad I was able to be a part of that today. 🙂
Blessings!
Hi Marva! It seems so many of us are writing on purpose:) I just found your site and the series sounds wonderful. We’re actually writing on purpose this week on the Fresh Market Friday linkup, and you should come join the community to share your message. It’s all about sharing what we are most passionate and intentional about in our life.
Hi Crystal, thanks so much for visiting and recommending the Fresh Market Friday linkup. I’m going to check that out today!
By the way, it seems like my reply to you didn’t get published and this is the same one that I rescued from the spam folder. Hmm…? Thank you for persevering and posting it again.
Hugs and blessings on your weekend!
Looking forward to the weeks ahead Marva. This will be powerful!
Thank you so much, Latasha. God is certainly at work and I’m so grateful that I get to be a part of His message.
Wishing you blessings, my friend.
We all need purpose! Looking forward to this series!
We sure do, Julie. I’m so glad we connected and I’m looking forward to sharing this journey with you.
This is going to be an excellent series. I’m praying with you as you embark on this journey.
Aretha, it was so sweet of you to follow me here from Instagram. I’ve been encouraged by your beautiful images and quotes at @reeinspired. I can tell you’re an inspiration to many and I’m happy to have you along on the journey — prayers and all! <3
Marva, this sounds like a wonderful series….and very needed for most of us. I’ll be eager to join you. Thank you for linking with us at The Loft. I know your post will be a blessing to many.
Thanks for your kind words, Leah. I’m looking forward to having you along on the journey.
Thanks for welcoming me to The Loft to share this there. I’m praying that it will be a blessing to those seeking God’s will for their lives.
Marva, sound like a worthy venture. Count me in!
I’m so happy you’re joining me, Jerralea! Please join me in prayer as well as I invite God to guide us.
Hugs to you and our friends at #TheLoft.
Oh, Marva! I just love how God pulls us deeper into Him to find what we’re looking for. Praying for abundant blessings throughout this series as together we seek our ‘one thing’.
Thanks so much, Carlie! I’m excited (and a little nervous) but I know that as with all things, God is at the helm. I’m so grateful for your unwavering support and encouragement. 🙂
Sounds like a great series, Marva. I’m trying to figure out what’s next for me too, so I will look forward to reading what you have to say about all this!
I’m happy to have you along, Lois. I would be lying if I said I didn’t feel a little bit of pressure to get this right but when I remember who’s steering this ship, I can relax. God has a plan for all of us and I believe it’s His earnest desire to help us find out what that is.
I love this series..it’s my last two year search..and transition thats been painful..many ways and still not totally clear! I hope to join you when I can! I started a small group locally too to explore vocation. We’re working from a book called Your Vocational Credo which offers deep work. Your series seems like a great adjunct!
I’d be honoured to have you alongside me, Kathy. Change and transition isn’t always easy but I’m excited to see what God has in store next — for you and for me.
I’d also love to hear more about how your local group progresses, so please keep me posted.
I can’t wait to the rest of the posts as they help me to focus on where He has me!
Thanks, Karin, I pray God leads you to the exact place that He has just for you. I’m encouraged that you’ll be following and would love to have your input along the way.
What a great topic, Marva!
I can’t wait for the rest of these posts!
This is going to be good!
Thanks, Melanie. I’m so grateful for the encouragement from great friends like you!
Marva … sounds intriguing, hopeful, challenging! I’ll be stopping in to hear all you’re gleaning!
I think you’re right, Linda, it’s all of those things — especially the challenging part. 🙂
I would love to have you stop back and share your thoughts as we go through this too. That would be such a blessing! Thank you.