Over the years I have wrestled with discovering exactly what God wanted me to do in order to live out my purpose. I have always know that God has a specific plan for my life. Part of that plan involves fulfilling what I believe to be His purpose for my life. I have always known that I would somehow minister (serve) others. However, serving others can be accomplished in so many different ways.Back in 2009, while driving in my car, headed to see a client of mine. I heard this voice within me state, "Empower others to succeed in life and work". For so long I struggled with including this as part of my life's purpose. The reason for this struggle was because I felt just like so many other who feel that success is a focus on extrinsic factors such as money and possessions. For the past couple of years this thought has kept me from pursuing my God-inspired purpose, which is to "help women of faith and purpose, discover, pursue, and live their God-inspired dreams." As a result of living their God-inspired dreams, they will be successful in life and work.
Knowing this was still not enough for me to let go of such debilitating thoughts about success. So I took out my journal, started writing, and defined what success really meant for me. Here is my definition of success.
- Living a Spirit led life
- Honoring and pursuing my God-inspired dreams
- Being happy and passionate about my life and the work I do
- Leaving a legacy (footprints) for others to follow when searching for help, hope, and direction for their own lives
Your turn. Take out your journal or a piece of paper and start writing. Even better, share your definition of success with the world by posting your response right here. Own your unique purpose and get on the path to discovering happiness and success in life and work.
Carla Burrows- Author, Speaker
Change Your Vision. Change Your Life
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