Sometimes your dreams burn in your bellies. Literally,
some of you are up at night holding your stomachs because there
are knots in them causing a nagging, dull, and seemingly unreachable
and incurable pain. You're lying there after busying yourself with
daily work, chores, and activities and now your reality has set it
again. You know that you are here to something else, something
fulfilling, something life-changing, something amazing and here’s another day
wasted and now you must wrestle with another sleepless night because you have
done nothing about it.
Sometimes, our lackadaisical approach can stem from thinking we are not
ready and other times complete fear; but there are times when we are
completely burned out or just don't where to turn. It is during these
times, we feel the most imprisoned and just need to be empowered to freedom
through a good word, a fresh idea, and/or an epiphany. If this is your
experience, know that it's quite natural for your paths to become clogged
from time to time; but, there are ways to clear the passage. Here are few of the ways to unleash your
purpose driven life....
1) Commit to personal growth - always look for workshops, groups, or
materials where you can continue to learn more about your gifts or how to
develop yourself personally. Nothing stays the same, so we have to change
with the time. We glow when we grow.
2) Devise a plan - I know you've heard it said, "When we fail to
plan, we plan to fail." Always have a small next steps goal and plan
for your next feasible level. Make it specific, measurable, attainable,
realistic, and time bound.
3) Verbally speak who/what you are to become - when alone, speak
out aloud as you proclaim who you are to become and what you are to do. Speak
them as if you are that being and are doing all those great things right
now. Stop wanting and longing and start being! Just imagine that
you are and be!
4) Journal your dreams/visions - Write out your hearts desires, draw
pictures when they come to your mind, and when you find photos, magazine and
newspaper articles along with other artifacts that inspire you, cut them out
tape them to a mirror, cardboard or poster board. Use them as your
inspiration as much as necessary.
5) Establish an accountability team - Surround yourself with
people who believe in you and your purpose more than you do. You may
think, “How is that possible?” Well, the dreamer becomes discouraged
because he/she is more intricately tied to the vision, but the outsiders have less
to lose than the dreamer, so they are able to remain optimistic in the
toughest times. Share with them your dreams and ask for support when you
are fearful.
6) Remove self from dream killers - Nothing much to say here
other than you know who they are; so, stop telling them everything and get as
far away from them as you possibly can.
7) Affirm yourself, daily! - Do not let one day go by without
having a little self-talk and make declarations about your purpose. Use
"I AM" statements, NOT "I want to be" and do it until your
heart gets the news. You will know it from the smile on your face,
tears in your eyes, and joy in your spirit.
Father God, You have given us authority over our lives, please help us
understand it and use it for our good! It has been said that whatsoever
we ask, we shall have if we believe. So, please help my sister's
unbelief, give her a mind that tells her she is worthy to live out her purpose,
gives her creative ideas, knows right and wrong paths, and gives her intense
focus to follow that which you've placed inside her. Give her the words
of TRUTH to write and speak in a language and expression which will get her
attention and move her to action again. I believe that it's done.
Thank you and Amen!!!
Dr Kreslyn nailed it with this one. Thanks for sharing your gift.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!! Tonya Little
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