Work In Progress

12 Jun 2011 1 Comment

by toyacam in The Year 2011

It is so exciting when you get a new idea, understand the idea, and then begin working to fulfill the idea. Most often, these things happen over the course of time. For me, all three of these things happened in just one day.

In the early hours of the morning, I got an amazing idea. I was so excited that I ran down to my computer (which is always on) to do some research. It is not a strange occurrence for me to be found sitting alone in a dark room with just the soft glow of my computer screen as my company. I practically live on my computer. However, at this very moment, my web-surfing had developed some serious meaning.

Have you ever been searching for something, but not have the slightest idea what you’re looking for? That has been me, to an extent. I will often go through seasons where I am crystal clear on my destination and purpose, but then there are times when things couldn’t be more confusing.

This year has proven to be a year of great clarity and revelation in my life. Through the many twists, turns, dead-ends, and detours on my path, I’m finding that each step and turn was leading me to this place. The place of discovery.

Fulfillment and purpose is found in the discovery of oneself. You can never know where you’re going until you know who you are. Little by little, I’m learning more about the woman I was created to be and to become. And I becoming her everyday, through every decision that I make.

Sometimes, out of fear, I make the wrong decisions. At these times, I seem to fear becoming her–but I know I must be her. I must be true to who I am, no matter the cost because it may just cost everything. And I can’t afford to lose the person I was created to be.

So I continue on this pathway called discovery. There’s so much on this path, and time seems to unfold so rapidly here. But I am confident in knowing that I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. Though I can’t see everything ahead, I can at least see the mile-marker that lets me know my approximate location. This alone gives me great comfort and peace.

If you need help locating yourself, try to find a reference point. My reference point is within the One who guides my heart and waters my soul. It is His leading that orchestrates my journey and establishes my destination.

You were designed with a purpose and a destiny. I’m sure you’ve heard that before, and if you haven’t, please take a moment to apply that statement to your life. If you search for purpose, you will find it. Walk through and embrace each season of life because each one will surely come and go. Be sure to follow close to the leader, understand your call, and carry it out as a work in progress….until the day of it’s completion.