Hey! Notice everybody is talking about discovering purpose these days? You can meet a person for the first time and you guys are already talking about “what’s your purpose?” That’s great! It’s really important to discover purpose and live it out.
There’s another side to this purpose coin, however. It is called “challenges”. Yeah, not a very fun word, but it exists, and it is very real. Every one experiences challenges on their journey to greatness. On the road to discovering purpose, or even living out your purpose, you will encounter challenges and obstacles of different shapes and sizes. They will come in the form of denials, detours, distractions and discouragements. All these “D” words!
You’ll hear very many “no’s” before you hear the yes you need. The key is to stay consistent and persevere. Challenges are like working out. They’re hard at first, but they build your muscles.
Remember these three things below, and you’ll always get to your goal regardless of the situation or how long it takes to get there.
- Stay encouraged! Never let challenges kill your vibe. There’s not a single person out there that hasn’t thought of quitting on the road to greatness. But if you quit, what will happen to all the wonderful things you were made to do?
- Detours are just that – detours. They are not stop signs. Sometimes you may need to take another route to get to your goal, and that’s okay. As long as you get to your goal. Stay flexible.
- Know yourself. Don’t ever let anybody tell you that you can’t do something, and don’t ever tell yourself that you can’t, either! Stay confident baybay!
Enjoy your journey, enjoy the process, and remember…what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!
Mary is a seasoned youth leader, and music minister. She is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in nursing.