JULY/AUGUST 2022

With the onset of each new day, there is always a list of things for me to accomplish waiting for me.  I prepare my day based on the available hours; you can probably say that I am routine.  I would beg to differ and counter by saying I work better in blocks of time and with a plan in place.  I have been fortunate to learn that I don’t efficiently function without one.  That’s just me.

     On the other hand, I am grateful for having something to look forward to doing.  While often things may appear overwhelming, I can rest in the fact that God has chosen me for this experience.  This is my assignment.  It’s not a “why me Lord” question that I ask; instead, it’s a “why not me Lord” affirmation expressed.   

     There are several ways to understand or comprehend God’s assignment upon us.  We can face it head-on and work diligently to complete the mission or not.  What I find so fascinating is that when God initially blessed me with purpose, I wasn’t shown what the end would be like.  He didn’t brief me on the events that would occur, and I must say, there have been some good and some bad ones.  If I have learned anything thus far, I know that the same pattern will likely repeat itself at some time or another.  Still, once I tapped into God’s presence and listened for His voice, I realized it was time for me to get moving.  And that’s what I did.   

     God also gives us the freedom to ignore our assignments.  While it’s not wise, running from what God calls us into only delays our destiny and purpose.  God’s word says His yoke is easy to bear, and the burden He gives is light.  Because I believe His word, my desire to complete my mission is ignited.  Even more, I understand that I am not alone in the fight, and someone else is actually carrying the bulk of my load.  All I have to do is put one foot in front of the other and move. 

     The blessing in our assignments is revealed to us once our attitude about the assignment is changed.  We can embrace the assignment and trust the process or ignore it.  Remember that God gives us a choice.  He also blesses us with life; with that gift comes a plan.  I encourage you to tap into what God has assigned you to do and enjoy a life full of purpose and promise