I have observed that many people who wait until long after the prime of life to live out their purpose were not obedient to pursuing their purpose when they were younger. That’s not to say it’s too late, but they will often say, “I’m too old,” or, “It’s too late.” If they say that enough, they’ll begin to believe it, and lose the courage to pursue their life’s purpose – their purpose ordained by God.
In the beginning you might be fortunate enough to have people tell you, “No it’s not…. No, you’re not.” But they’re not going to do that for twenty years! Nobody’s going to stay at your pity party forever. It’s wise to try and allow things in your life to happen in the right order. If you have a child before you’re ready, it can take you off course.
Or, you might marry the wrong person and the marriage ends up in a divorce. It takes you off course. Realize early that the decisions you make can alter the destiny planned for your life. In the end, however, channeling your energy towards your life’s purpose is still possible, even up to the end of your days. It’s been done many times—but the idea is to try and make obedient choices that reflect it from the outset.
The Word of God states that we may pray for the desires of our heart, but we must maintain an attitude of forward thinking and persistence towards making the right steps in the pursuit to accomplish these desires and goals. In our eyes, some celebrities seem to have the greatest success, success we could never imagine for ourselves. But it’s all relative to the individual. Even the most powerful, wealthiest celebrity may desire something another person has, no matter how common it seems or how much the person who has it may take it for granted.
This is why it is so imperative that we each pursue the purpose that is ordained for our own lives. God needs people in all areas of expertise in this world to carry out His message. I have witnessed within myself and others that when we pursue our purpose, God will allow our passion(s) to prosper. One of my philosophies is: “When I take care of God’s business, he will take care of mine”. My first entrepreneurial pursuit was the start of an engineering consulting firm as a sole proprietor in 1994. By walking within the priority and purpose God had set for me regarding bringing His message to the earth, this has allowed God to provide favor, blessing and an open hand to my company. God is no respecter of persons. Therefore, by being obedient to what God requests of you in terms of your relationship with Him, your spouse, children, family, and business, you allow the impartation of the blessings, favor and anointing that God has reserved for YOU.
Bellandra B. Foster, Ph.D., PE
Author: “For Love and Money: Seven Guidelines for Achieving Success in Your Home and Business”
Press toward the mark!!!!!
