As I read the devotional this morning “Focus on Your Purpose, not the Problem” by Rick Warren, I realized that I was not living my purpose fully. I recognize that we may have many paths that are filled with steps that I like to refer to as “Purpose Steps”.
My Purpose began before I was born. Falling in Love with Jesus by Kirk Whalum tells part of my story. There are so many songs that touch my soul as I reflect on my journey with God. But this song really speaks of the relationship I have with God. I am falling in love with Him more and more every day.
Me – God’s creation is unique and there is only one ME (Psalm 139:13-14)
As we set aside this month as Domestic Violence Awareness, I can only be a strong advocate because I was a victim. I am no longer held by the chains of the violence that was inflicted upon me and in reality I never was because Jesus had set me free a long time ago. It was the choices that I made which had me shackled. You see, God was always with me even when those wrong choices were made.
I recall reading Psalm 34 when I was in the abusive relationship. One verse stuck out verse 20 “He protects all his bones, not one will be broken.” Although, I was beaten, verbally abused, financially strapped, isolated and so much more, God never left me. Years later I found out that my daughter was molested by this person. Together we survived. Last year I was interviewed on Yep, Yeah, Yes for Domestic Violence Awareness month. Here is the link that is worthy to listen to. It gives some insight to the abuse that I went through.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7TV5Xgn5NA&feature=youtu.be
My Purpose – yes - it is to LOVE GOD and to love God is to love, protect and serve others. Will you reach out and begin by supporting your local Domestic Violence agency. One small step is a GIANT step to serving the Lord with all of your heart, soul, strength and mind (Luke 10:27).
My Purpose began before I was born. Falling in Love with Jesus by Kirk Whalum tells part of my story. There are so many songs that touch my soul as I reflect on my journey with God. But this song really speaks of the relationship I have with God. I am falling in love with Him more and more every day.
Me – God’s creation is unique and there is only one ME (Psalm 139:13-14)
As we set aside this month as Domestic Violence Awareness, I can only be a strong advocate because I was a victim. I am no longer held by the chains of the violence that was inflicted upon me and in reality I never was because Jesus had set me free a long time ago. It was the choices that I made which had me shackled. You see, God was always with me even when those wrong choices were made.
I recall reading Psalm 34 when I was in the abusive relationship. One verse stuck out verse 20 “He protects all his bones, not one will be broken.” Although, I was beaten, verbally abused, financially strapped, isolated and so much more, God never left me. Years later I found out that my daughter was molested by this person. Together we survived. Last year I was interviewed on Yep, Yeah, Yes for Domestic Violence Awareness month. Here is the link that is worthy to listen to. It gives some insight to the abuse that I went through.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7TV5Xgn5NA&feature=youtu.be
My Purpose – yes - it is to LOVE GOD and to love God is to love, protect and serve others. Will you reach out and begin by supporting your local Domestic Violence agency. One small step is a GIANT step to serving the Lord with all of your heart, soul, strength and mind (Luke 10:27).
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