Follow Your Heart to Find Your Purpose

Jesus came to earth for a purpose.

I came to earth for a purpose.

You came to earth for a purpose.

Jesus didn't become man on a lark. God didn't send His Son, His Self, for a joyride on the planet to check out the scenery and dabble in earthling life.

Jesus always knew His purpose. And His purpose was to die to self - to literally suffer and die so all of us could enjoy everlasting life.

Jesus existed for others. I exist for others. It's God's way. It's what He wants. After nearly 50 years I am finally (and I truly mean "finally") realizing this fact. I believe I was born to bring joy to my parents. I believe I was meant to marry and have children. And now that my children have let go of the apron strings, I believe I've been given more people to love, to watch over, to care for.

I exist for others. Always have; always will. It's my purpose. I exist to perform the at-times mundane chores of life, but also to experience the I'd-never-want-to-be-anywhere-but-here moments.

I have changed from a mom of four boys on her self-imposed neverending treadmill, to a woman who knows how God wants her to live - simply and for others. Not crazy-stressed every minute, juggling more plates than a Chinese acrobat. No. Simply, simply.

If I listen to God, if I'm aware of what's going on around me and attend to those needs, I am fulfulling God's purpose for my life. A satisfying happiness has come upon me ever since I was a child whenever I follow God's wishes. How do I know? I follow my heart. That's where God is.

Follow your heart to find your purpose. How are you to exist for others? Pray about it. Be quiet to hear God's answers. Hey, it's taken me nearly half a century to allow my brain to see what my heart's always known. I hope you learn more quickly!

~ Maureen :)

Watch Out for April-foolers!

Happy April! May you be ever vigilant today in recognizing pranks. It's a new month. Use it as such. Spring into the life which God made just for you a little more eagerly today. Go the extra mile. Surprise yourself. Surprise others. Start this month well. Good luck.

~ Maureen :)