Good day, Purposeful Hearts! Can you believe I've been greeting you like that for a year?!
Yes, today marks a full 52 weeks of pouring my heart out to you in this blog, and I've truly loved every minute of it. This blog has been a blessing - an outlet for reflecting, learning, and pushing myself (and hopefully you, too) to embrace God's purpose for our lives on this earth.
My heart aches when I see all the ways our society hungers for meaning and craves connection, yet comes up with empty (even destructive) solutions that only satisfy our longings for a fleeting moment. We misunderstand concepts like identity and purpose and keep our eyes looking at our surroundings to define them for us. We miss what identity and purpose look like from God's view, and we repeat the earthly, self-focused cycle. Hunger. Crave. Unsatisfying solution. Repeat.
The not-so-breaking news on this issue is that we're not meant to find perfection on this earth or purpose based on human-generated standards. Rather, a loving, creative God designed you - and your purpose - according to His wisdom and genius. He knows that you are the exact person he needs to serve your circle of influence with your gifts, personality, talents, and energy. You were created "for such a time as this" (Esther 4:14). The world needs you!
So, as we embark on another year of purposeful leadership, teaching, and relationships, let's remember where true purpose and identity come from - our creator - and start to peel back the layers of social comparison, external validation, and temporary solutions.
This identity work is not easy! If you're motivated and feeling called to a bigger purpose in your life, let's talk about your next steps! Check out one of my coaching packages that focus specifically on purpose here. (Only a few spots remain through spring of 2025.) What if you bravely challenged yourself, built in some accountability, and took a leap forward toward your goals? How might your life be different the next time I say, "Happy Anniversary, Purposeful Hearts"?
If you'd like to kick off this next year with me or learn more about The Purposeful Heart coaching and services, book a discovery call today!
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