Tuesday, September 4, 2012
The Lord's purpose prevails
The
Lord's purpose prevails
I was reading Proverbs the other day
and a few points came to mind that hit home. There are a lot of people I come
across that feel they are not where they should be or not sure how God is going
to use them. Some even question if God is using them at this current time and
if he is how would they know.
Growing up I always was taken by the
music industry. Since birth I would watch performers and mimic there moves.
Adolescent years I took up writing and rapping. Many years went by and I got
pretty good at it. I went to school and
worked but always thought about rap as the career meant for me. However what I
have learned is you can practice and become good at something but it does not
mean it is your purpose. A thief practices over time taking things that are not
there’s but we know it is a commandment not to steal. Therefore it cannot
possibly be Gods purpose for your life no matter how good you might be at it. The
thing is no matter how good you are at something you will not feel complete or
successful at it. I had recorded numerous songs and people that I would let
hear them liked the material but they would always say why don’t you put this
out, or this sounds as good as or better than what’s on the radio. The answer
came earlier this year. I had talent at music but at least that kind of music
was not my purpose with God. It was something in me that would not allow me to
heavily promote material that would go against what had been imprinted in me
since birth. Proverbs 19:21 says many are the plans in a person's heart, but it
is the lord's purpose that prevails. We can want something all we want but if
it is not meant for you God will have the final word. Man cannot keep you away
from your purpose or blessing not even yourself. When we try to deviate from it
is when we face confusing and struggles internally and externally. This can go for careers, posessions and relationships. I never
understood why things were not going my way or why it never seemed like quite
the right project to use as a demo. I am
not even sure that music is my purpose but I am stronger with God now and I pray
for that purpose to be revealed. I know he will. I have faith that he will and
that is start. One thing is for sure if it is music it will not be the same
kind of music as before. When you change the things around seem different. I
find myself not wanting to hear or entertain the same things. I am thankful for
that. It shows God has implanted something that causes conviction when I know
it is right. Proverbs
20: 24 says a person's steps are
directed by the Lord.
How then can anyone understand their own way? You cannot lean
to your own understanding. Keep
communication open with God and he will reveal things to you the more you talk
to him. Prayer and studying the word is
the best way to discover your purpose. Reading the word and meditating on it
will teach you about the word but also teach you about yourself. I pray you strive towards living a purposeful
life as well. I pray you have received something from this and have a blessed
day.
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