Your Present is HIS Purpose

 I want to report to you, friends, that my imprisonment here has had the opposite of its intended effect. Instead of being squelched, the Message has actually prospered. All the soldiers here, and everyone else, too, found out that I’m in jail because of this Messiah. That piqued their curiosity, and now they’ve learned all about him. Not only that, but most of the followers of Jesus here have become far more sure of themselves in the faith than ever, speaking out fearlessly about God, about the Messiah.
– Philippians 1:12-14

Are you thriving while you're thirsting? Are you representing Jesus in your present circumstance – in a way that will cause others to want what you have – even while you may be struggling? Or are you one of those "woe is me" kind of people, always moaning and complaining about how bad things are in your life? If the last description is you, then you might want to consider that your present circumstance has a purpose – and that purpose is to honor God and to let others see Christ in you while you move forward through the trial.

Are you sick? Call on Jesus with Love in your heart.
Are you broke? Help others who are broker.
Are you in mourning? Serve your community with Love and Compassion.
Are you suffering the consequences of a bad decision? Proclaim the Grace and Love of Jesus for giving you the opportunity to turn your life around.
Are you being treated unfairly? Smile and pray for those who mistreat you. Show them that you are carrying your cross with dignity and with the strength of Christ's Love.

I'm not saying any of this is easy to do. I'm not saying things will get better right away. What I am saying is that "you are where you are" and THAT, for the moment, IS your purpose.

So Live your life on purpose!

BE all that God created you to be on purpose!

Live like you know that ALL of this is temporary and Heaven is your destination.

Love others like Jesus Loves you ...and then watch as those very people who are expecting you to fail turn their hearts towards Jesus.

SEE the transformation of those who would pity you as they gather around to hear your story.

KNOW the Joy of a heart Saved and a life transformed ...all because you understood your present purpose ...to LOVE Jesus and to Live your life – no matter what ...on purpose ...for HIS purpose!

Be Blessed my Brothers and Sisters!