Jeremiah (Yirmeyahu) 29:11

'For I know the plans I am planning for you,' declares Yahuah, 'plans of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and an expectancy.'

(TS2009 Version)

When I reflect back on my life, I realize just how lost I really was. Trying to find purpose and figure out my place in this world. And that right there was my biggest mistake. Trying to "fit" into a world when I was always called to be set-apart from it.

It started at a very young age for me. I knew as early as 7 years old that something felt... off. I would often question why was I born. Like, what am I really doing here? I would look around me and everything just seemed so meaningless.

Safe to say, I didn't find out that answer until I was 28 years old. YAH's timing, not mine, right?

The Father created every last one of us with a unique purpose. A purpose that can only be fulfilled by our individual hands. Nobody can live our lives for us. We were all given some amazing gifts and talents. We were truly called for this.

Before seeking YAH out, I was aware of my talents but I didn't know exactly why they were given to me and I didn't know how to use them. Before my faith journey started in 2022, I was using my gift to try and make a name for myself and seek all kinds of worldly desires. And I was led to a dead end road each and every time. Nothing, and I really mean nothing, was going according to my plans.

However, all of that changed once I surrendered to YAH. I no longer cared about how or in what way I could benefit from my gifts. My vision shifted to how I could uplift my brothers and sisters who are believers as well. And ultimately give praise and glory to our Creator and help spread the Good News of our Messiah. And when I realized that, I had a new found purpose in life. I figured out my "Why?"

Our Heavenly Father did not create us to sit and do nothing. What a waste it would be to have a divine purpose but never fulfill that purpose. Just as the verse above in Jeremiah says, the Father does not have plans of evil for our lives. He wants what is best for us all.

Without His guidance, we're walking around blindly, trying to piece together a puzzle that seems to have no ending.

There are so many talented people in this world. Those with beautiful voices, writers, painters, artists, speakers, pastors, discipleship and more. However, they do not know which way to go. So let me drop this little helpful hint. Our Messiah is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He is the way we should be going. In receiving Him, we find our purpose in this life.

There are also people walking around with life changing ideas and just sitting on them. Imagine someone having an idea to help make the world a little better in some shape or fashion, but they never act on it. That could have been something The Father specifically gave that person but they never made a move. And now, no victory is won.

Your purpose could also be just your heart in general. Being there for someone who does not have food or clothing, but you lend a helping hand to them. There is something truly beautiful in that. You are still fulfilling your purpose because you were sent directly to those people. You are helping do the work of the Kingdom. YAH gave you that gentle heart. HalleluYAH!

I'm here to encourage and give a reminder that nothing is done by accident. Not even your existence. Waking up to a new day is another chance for us to be exactly who the Father created each one of us to be. We are only here for a short time, so really take a moment to think about what The Father is calling you to do. And most importantly, ask Him to let HIS will be done, not yours.

And thank Him in advance for taking the time to perfectly create you. Not one hair on our head is like another person. That, in itself, is saying so much. Remember, you are loved by the One who is the embodiment of love. You matter. You are beautifully and wonderfully made. So walk in that with confidence.

Until next time brothers and sisters, shalom!