Reflections on Destiny
I came across this quote the other day, and it got me thinking. I use to know what my deepest destiny was, or a portion thereof. But then life threw me a curve ball of sorts, and I’ve been asking God what it is He’s called me to do. Besides loving Him and being loved by Him, what is my destiny here on this earth.
Bloom where you are planted.
Even though I feel incredibly dry and vulnerable these days, I choose to believe that God is working behind the scenes, pushing me closer to my destiny. I can’t say that I’ve been very persistent in the pursuit of it though, because I don’t know what “IT” is.
But I’ve been thinking about what He has put in front of me — my family, my friends, my new job, my art, my words. Perhaps I am supposed to persistently pursue these things, and the other will follow. I think sometimes I look too hard for the deeper, bigger “will of God” in my life. Perhaps my destiny is wrapped up in my day-to-day.
It’s how I choose to love God and others.
It’s how I choose to serve my family and others.
It’s how I strive for excellence on the job.
It’s how I allow Him to use my hands to create art, and my words to encourage others.
It’s how He has given me a passion for a community of Jesus-loving women.
Destiny defined is “the events that will happen to a particular person or thing in the future.”
What if instead of being focused on the future so much, I looked right in front of me. I believe that God is weaving my destiny in and through the blessings He’s already given to me. I look forward to coming into full bloom in His perfect timing.
I believe God is weaving my destiny in and through the blessings He's already given to me. Click To TweetHow is God using your every day, ordinary life to push you closer to your destiny?
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Yes. We need to bloom where we are planted. God can use any situation you are in to be a blessing, even when it’s not such a good place.
I haven’t read a Denis Waitley quote in a very long time … this is a keeper! Pursuing what God has in front of us … right now … yes … that’s the thing … and … as we do that … in time … we will be pursuing that deepest destiny. LOVE THIS!
I love your writing Barbie and the quote that you shared and so expounded on. Your writing brought this poem to mind. It was written by Corrie ten Boom
Life is but a Weaving (The Tapestry Poem)
My life is but a weaving
Between my God and me.
I cannot choose the colors
He weaveth steadily.
Oft’ times He weaveth sorrow;
And I in foolish pride
Forget He sees the upper
And I the underside.
Not ’til the loom is silent
And the shuttles cease to fly
Will God unroll the canvas
And reveal the reason why.
The dark threads are as needful
In the weaver’s skillful hand
As the threads of gold and silver
In the pattern He has planned
He knows, He loves, He cares;
Nothing this truth can dim.
He gives the very best to those
Who leave the choice to Him.
Adrienne, this truly blessed me today. I am going to share it on Facebook. Thank you so much!
I love this quote and I wholeheartedly believe it be true! I think we all can be too hard on ourselves at times when we feel like there is something bigger out there for us. Sometimes we are just to do the best we can, right where we are…He will usually let us know in one way or another if that isn’t the case. Great post, Barbie!
Thank you for stopping by Debby! You always bless me with your presence here.
I think I know what my destiny is for this season in my life as a mother. My problem is I feel inadequate and don’t know if I’m “doing enough”, or “doing it well”. I want to be excellent for Him. So I can’t look too far into the future or I overwhelm and scare myself. Day by day, prayer. I know He is faithful and will meet me exactly where I am and you too, Friend!
I’m not sure I’ve figured out this next season. I’ve been confused, disheartened, challenged in my faith. But I know that God has so much beauty for me to uncover just where I am. I am leaning in, trusting that He will reveal my purpose in this next season.
There’s a quote from Frederick Buechner singing itself through my heart as I read your words:
“If you beat a path to God long enough, He will meet you on the path you have beaten, bearing the gift of Himself.”
I love those words because it reminds me of the importance of just showing up, faithfully — meeting with Him, even if I’m only reading words and wondering what they mean. He always shows up and His timing is perfect.
Blessings, Barbie!
Oh, Michele! I love that quote! I’m saving to read and re-read…often!
Michele, what an awesome quote! Thank you for sharing.
“I think sometimes I look too hard for the deeper, bigger “will of God” in my life.” When I read this, I realized how much I do this, too. You have reminded me to bloom where I am planted with whatever God has given me at the moment instead of always thinking I’m falling short of something bigger God has in mind. Thank you, Barbie.
It’s hard sometimes to plant our feet and bloom where we are. We want the bigger picture, to see further. Thankful this post touched you and that you will allow yourself to bloom right where you are.