Elkan's Word For Today

FULFILLING PURPOSE (Pt. 2)

 Solomon’s Tip #1: It’s Already In You

The preparations – plans, inclinations – of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. – Pro 16:1 (KJV Easy-Read)

The KJV is probably unique in its rendering of this verse. Most translations contrast the two phrases with a “but” (which is non-existent in the original text); however, the KJV explains that the LORD is in charge of BOTH the preparations (Hebrew, ‘mental dispositions’) and its reply.

This means that my natural propensities, inclinations, partialities, predilections, etc. are indicators of my Purpose in life.

You’re ‘wired’ differently for a reason. Don’t ignore it.

There’re things you can do with unusual aplomb that others struggle to achieve; don’t try to hide it in the name of “humility”.

There’re things you love doing so much that you would gladly do for free, whereas others grumble about it even though they are paid obscenely for it; pause and reflect on them for a while.

Have you ever wondered how people could be so casual about something that makes your blood boil?

Do people think you’re weird because of something you’re crazy about?

We have all these uniqueness in us and yet somehow we expect our Purpose to be something totally far out from it. It rarely is.

Note: When we talk about passion, we’re not referring to avid love for Mexican Telenovas, comfy sofas, etc., I don’t think sleeping all day is a type of Destiny. Which brings us to the next point.

Solomon’s Tip #2: Question Why It’s In You

You may think everything you do is right, but the LORD judges your motives. – Pro 16:2 (GNB)

Not everything you want to do in your heart is automatically from God.

Ambition is a noble soil, on which evil seeds thrive

Be honest with yourself and analyse your desires, dreams and aspirations. WHY do you really want to do or be that?

Some persons join the military because they want respect. Others seek to be Pastors because they need a platform for controlling people. Some are passionate about a particular profession because they want to indulge in a hidden lust. And an even greater bulk will pursue just anything that will bring ‘the money’ home.

So, how do we balance these two?

Solomon’s Tip #3: Tell HIM About It

Put your works into the hands of the Lord, and your purposes will be made certain. – Pro 16:3 BBE)

Great destinies don’t come because the people knew exactly what they were doing. Their lives only look picture-perfect because we look at it with the perspective of hindsight.

By all means, pursue the things that are in your heart, but talk to God about them first, (see Pro 3:5-7).

Sometimes, our greatest successes cannot be traced directly to our passions; but as long as you commit your ways to God, your thoughts, not necessarily your ways (see KJV) will be established.

AMEN

More Blessings await you; you’ll not miss them in Jesus Name.

GREG ELKAN