The end of the year is a time where many are reflecting over how the year went. If we are honest many of us had an okay year but something about it being okay just doesn't sit right with you. I know for me this year was great for my business but not the greatest in my personal life. I'm realizing we make so many plans without action and that leaves us feeling stuck. There are so many messages about how you can still accomplish your goals and though it is very true you will not be able to accomplish anything without faith! The vision that God's given you is going to take faith! If you're like me, you like to have things planned out and know every single step, without it you feel completely lost. I'm here to tell you that you won't always have the answers but you have to keep going anyways.
The vision that God gave you is bigger than you. It will pull you out of your comfort zone and cause you to take a really deep look within yourself! I was in a consistent war with myself because I wanted all the answers! I wanted to be 100% sure on everything! Instead of just trusting God I was rushing God! I wanted everything my way! God had to show me that this vision isn't about me. There are people who need what you've got and only you can give it to them. As you are on this journey of purpose I want to share with you three tips that's helped me to keep the faith!
1. Seek God Always!
One of the biggest frustrations I had was saying yes to everything. I wanted to get my brand and name out to the world so I said yes to free speaking engagements, I said yes to coaching people for free, I said yes to signing up for classes and all this stuff! I was doing the most! I wanted to learn all I could yet I realized I was asking everybody else what I should do but God! We are fooling ourselves if we are not seeking God about our purpose! God is the one who gave it to us so sure he knows what's best! You don't want to delay your promise being caught up in things that are not apart of your purpose so be sure to seek God always!
2. Be Prepared For War!
Now that you've said yes to what God has called you to do it's time to get prepared for war! The enemy is going to throw a bunch of life situations, distractions and suggestions your way to keep you from moving forward but don't you do allow what you see to make you forget what God said! I'm not going to lie to you this is not easy! You will have to break mindsets and patterns that you've had all your life to develop a new way of thinking. This is why it's critical to have a prayer and study life! You can't fight against the enemy with no word in your heart! You will lose and be defeated when you do not cover your day in prayer, praise, and the meditation of God's word. You can read self-help books and listen to all the podcast but that cannot replace you renewing your mind by meditating on the Lord. Be prepared for war because the enemy is upset that you are walking into what God has for you. His job is to steal, kill and destroy but don't let him! Stay ready and focused!
3. Remember Your Why!
When you know why it will prevent you from giving up. When God shows you the vision it's already done you just have to take the bold steps to walk into it! When you know why you're doing something it changes everything! So many people are doing things simply because they see others do it but when you know that what you're doing is the very thing God placed you here to do, you will keep the faith no matter what it looks like! I've had to hold on to the vision even when everything around me looked opposite of what God said. I am glad that I didn't give up because I am a living witness that God can use anybody because he continues to use me! Remember your why and trust that God can do anything through you!
When you are focused on purpose and your vision is clear absolutely nothing can stop you! Remember to seek God always, be prepared for war and remember your why. These three steps have helped me get through some tough times when I felt like I wanted to give up and walk away. God's purpose will prevail and when you make the choice to carry out the vision remember to always keep the faith!