Processing Purpose
- Dr. Dorie McKnight
- Jul 11
- 2 min read
Your purpose depends on your upbringing, your mentors, your teachers, and the personal things that you went through that helps you develop your shine. All of us had parents and teachers through school, and some through college and graduate school, others grew up in ministry. In all of our lives we have had teachers who helped shape and form us in some way. Whether it was in the classroom, or on the streets living life, there are lessons to be found in every season of life!
Despite everything you have gone through, God's plan for you remains the same! He has a purpose for you, and a place where He is going to lift you high and let your light shine down on what you are supposed to bring illumination to. Your light will shine on a path that will lead others safely to victory. It may be a coming-out period of something good, terrible, or a traumatizing experience you went through. Yet, you were delivered to become a deliverer. Light leads and shadows follow.
Our Lord and Savior suffered on earth so He could show us a way out and a way back to the Father … back to the Creator, the Originator of the plan and purpose for your life. God never gave your purpose to a man. Although they may have helped you, they are not the Creator of you. Only God knows exactly what His plans are for you. That's why you must seek Him.
You are never replacing anyone. You have your own purpose. This is why there is no need to compete with anybody. Just talk to your Heavenly Father and ask Him where you fit, and allow Him to take His hands and divinely place you. You were created to shine your light! He has designed for you to shine in this world.
What is your profession? What is your passion? Where do you see a need or a problem that needs solving? This may be a part of your purpose! Keep shining!
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