Secrets to Life.

Deuteronomy 29:29 NIV

The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.

Yesterday on my lunch break I heard a coworker of mines talk about taking a personality test and his results. I found this very interesting and I decided to take the test for myself. My personality results were ENFP. Some of the celebrities with this trait were Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith.

ENFPs are warm, enthusiastic people, typically very bright and full of potential. They live in the world of possibilities, and can become very passionate and excited about things. Their enthusiasm lends them the ability to inspire and motivate others, more so than we see in other types.

Lately I have been doing a a lot of soul searching on possibly how I can change the world with a career that would let me do so. Now when I seen the results for career choices I really asked myself a question. Why am I working hard to be normal?

In life we as people work so hard to be normal that we don't even realize we are doing this to ourselves. Think about it, we get stuck into a routine of going to work and then coming home and going to bed. Have we changed anything within the world by having the same routine? Of course it is not wise to abruptly quit your job and try to figure out things without a plan. By asking myself that question it unlocked a lot of answers I've been waiting for.

On my drive home I was thinking about that test and it led to me having a personal conversation with God asking him what is next in my life? I'm tired of the same routine...what is next? Finally I heard the words loud and clear. "Your life is not yours, it is mines". When I heard those words it finally clicked that I am in the position of doing what I don't want to do because I have tried to control my life by myself instead of letting God take the lead. If I remove myself and let him take the steps ahead of me I will make my life 100 percent easier.

I thank god for this confirmation that took place on yesterday. I am excited about the journey that I have ahead in my life. You should be excited as well because God does not want our lives to be a routine. He wants us to do things that people notice and things that will change people's perspective of life.

The secret things belong to God and if he was to give us everything that would happen in our lives then it would defeat our purpose. We all have to have a journey for a reason. The more we let our journey happen the wiser we become in the Lord.

If you would like to take the personality test I took the website link is below:

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp

Sound Mind/Peace

Philippians 4:8 Begin to think on the Word or begin to sing a praise song to God. Make a conscious effort to fill your mind with good, pure, wholesome, and lovely thoughts.

When I get angry or feel like there is too much noise in my life, prayer or singing to God are not the first things that come to mind. At first I want to stay mad or have a whining session and stay to myself for the majority of the day. Everyday there are situations that I don't like and throw my positivity off.

I have been working hard to become better with trying to release the anger at that moment and not let it carry over. The scripture says to fill our minds with good, pure, wholesome, and lovely thoughts. The more I practice this principle, the better I am able to express how I feel and not keep it within me, even though I still have my moments. There is also a bigger battle that is being fought with my flesh and spirit because of the effort I am putting in to make myself a better person.

When I keep negativity and anger within me about certain situations it starts to feel like poison is taking control. It feels as if there is a thorn going right through my heart. The light that I have starts to dim and everything I practice in order to be positive has been thrown out the window.

God wants us to enjoy life no matter what circumstances come our way. It feels a whole lot better to wake up everyday knowing that I have not carried over any negativity that has happened yesterday to the current day. I have learned to be more thankful to rise out of my bed and go to work or anywhere else I choose no matter what I am facing. All of the bad things I could think about are the last things that begin to take control of my mind. The devil tries to control your mind, but you have the power to take your mind back with Gods help.

People don't realize that starting their day off with a simple thank you to God with a scripture or two actually works. It prepares your day to be positive and free. It also prepares them to be open to blessings whether they are big or small. No blessing should be overlooked and the word prepares you to take on the daily challenges life brings.

Remember to always make a conscious effort to fill your mind with good, pure, wholesome, and lovely thoughts.

Purpose.

Proverbs 20:5 - The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.

Definition of Purpose within the dictionary - 

 

1. the reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc.

 

2. an intended or desired result; end; aim; goal.

 

3. determination; resoluteness.

 

4. the subject in hand; the point at issue.

 

5. practical result, effect, or advantage: to act to good purpose.

VERB (USED WITH OBJECT) [PUR·POSED, PUR·POS·ING.]

6.

to set as an aim, intention, or goal for oneself.

7.

to intend; design.

8.

to resolve (to do something): He purposed to change his way of life radically.

VERB (USED WITHOUT OBJECT) [PUR·POSED, PUR·POS·ING.]

9.

to have a purpose.

IDIOMS

10.

on purpose by design; intentionally: How could you do such a thing on purpose?

11.

to the purpose relevant; to the point: Her objections were not to the purpose.

Taking a deeper look into the definition of purpose, the key words that stuck out to me were exists, result, aim, goal, and determination.

Exists - When I think about my purpose I always wonder does it even exists out there? Sometimes I feel as if one day I know what I would like to do in life, then the next day I feel as if I have no clue what direction my life is going in. Somehow I always tend to bring myself back on track with the help of God. He always lets me know that even though my purpose may not be as clear to my eyes, I do exist for a reason.

Result - In my life I may not have received the results that I have expected to receive from certain situations, but the results are not in vein.

Aim - It is always important for me to shoot for a high level of performance for duties that I need to complete in life on a daily basis. This all comes along with being a mother, an employee (no matter where I work), girlfriend, student, and member of a church.

Goal - My opinion on goals are to have a list of goals for each week, even though I am still learning to make a habit of this.  The goals should be pertaining to what path I have consulted with God to take. This list could be as simple as writing down healthy foods to buy at the grocery store or writing down to clean up my room. I feel like sometimes people make their goals unrealistic, meaning they make their goals to big for them to handle in one day. I have recently decided to write down my goals and separate the major ones from the small ones. This is not as difficult tasks if I go into it with an open mind.

Determination - When figuring out what my purpose is in life, I have learned that it takes determination to want to have and maintain a relationship with God in order to know what path I need to take. With my schedule I am exhausted by the time I get home so this is a struggle to do so and maintain. Recently I have not been able to just go to sleep, I literally have to read my bible and pray in order to have a comfortable night of sleep.  

The next verse Proverbs 20:6 states - Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?

Are there people out there that are willing to be faithful to God to find themselves? To tell you the truth there is no way that you will be able to find out who you are without having a true relationship with God, the higher power, whatever name you prefer to call him. I can't comprehend how people can not even acknowledge God by at least blessing their food. How could you ask God to love, protect, and shelter you if you are not faithful yourself? Luckily for us God will love, protect, and shelter us regardless of the situation.

When becoming faithful in Christ I am learning to remain humble within the journey. I have to give back as much if not more as he continues to be faithful to me in spite of. Of course this is easier than it sounds and no it is not easy at all. This journey comes with sacrifice, blood, sweat, and tears. In the end remaining faithful will all be worth it, which is a daily reminder for myself. I have to trust in the Lord with all my heart to guide me in the right direction no matter how imperfect I may be he will guide with daily repentance.

In conclusion learn how to be faithful, stay true to yourself, and remain humble. God promises an abundant life for each and every individual no matter the circumstance or situation.