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After I preached this past week in Charlotte, I sat down, exhausted after pouring out so much. But so thankful to be doing what God called me to do. He told me that when I turn 29, I would be preaching the gospel. I knew it. But I had NO clue to how it was going to happen or WHEN it was going to happen. He told me this when I was 19 years old. I still had 10 years to figure it out. He told me that I would take on different jobs that would all prepare me for my purpose. The past 10 years haven't been easy at ALL. I jumped from man to man-- searching for worthwhile working at places.. I knew I wouldn't be at forever. Then, I noticed a common denominator at EVERY JOB.
I was always counseling & helping someone. At every single one. It seemed like people would pour out their divorce issues, drama, breakups.. and everything else. At each different job I went too.. I watched God cut off different areas in my heart that were hindering me from giving my whole heart to Him. Like.. not walking in love, being jealous, bitter, comparing my life to others, being content.. patient.
I just want to encourage you right where you are. You may wonder WHY the heck you're on this earth & WHEN is your "time" to finally feel good about your job. God wants you to learn to be content RIGHT NOW at YOUR job. As long as He has made it clear that you're supposed to be there for a season, find joy inside.. NOT externally. YOU cannot DEPEND on this WORLD for some type of comfort. We depend on the Holy Spirit and EACH season prepares you for the NEXT.
So spend crazy time with God. Ask Him to reveal your purpose. I remember God told me on our "date" night-- I had cooked spaghetti & cookies & we were watching the movie "Blue Streak"-- I shut everything down.. and just talked to Him. When He told me, I JUMPED UP! I was sooooooooooo excited!! OMG! Jesus! You called me to preach! GOSH! That’s so FUN! Then, I ran and told my unsaved roommate that God called me to preach. She looked at me like I was CRAZY as we were interning for Black Entertainment TV in Washington, DC. lol! Then, The Lord told me that I cannot look to humans for affirmation and that it must come from HIM alone. It’s another reminder that everyone won’t agree with you or have your best interest at heart. GOD told you—because it’s the vision HE gave you, NOT them.
So then, my journey started.
Know that DUE season ALWAYS come. BE PATIENT. TRUST GOD. Keep your eyes on CHRIST & NOT this crazy world.
God loves you like CRAZY,
Heather Lindsey
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I totally agree your messages are confirmations that's always on time. Just had a conversation about how I'm grateful for my job and trying to not complain about my job. God revealed to me that I asked for this job and unknowingly he gave it to me. So I'm learning to be content and know he will bless me where I am. That God is setting me up for something greater so while I'm waiting for doors to open I must keep my eyes on him and not everyone else until God reveals what my next steps are. It's nothing like stepping out without God's direction or his approval.
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Amen sis! Praise GOD! Stay in that place of trusting God no matter what!! Love you!
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Such a blessing that you posted this Heather! I've been talking to God about this because He has allowed me to have every experience I've asked for, but now those degrees and certifications are not enough. He is removing idols and asking me to obey and wait. I love HIm and know He will provide but He must teach me to wait on Him, not on another job opportunity or career change! I love to encourage and support people and like you God is removing things in my heart that would stop me from doing that in GOd's love 100% of the time. God is Amazing thanks for posting!!!
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Amen to removing idols! YOU better preach it now!!
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This is so right on time in my life!
A few months ago I started feeling as if I wasn't fulfilling my purpose at my job. Here I was with a Master's degree and was sitting at a desk answering the phone. Yes, I was able to use my counseling courses whenever my job hosted conferences, but that was only about 5 times a year. What was I supposed to do for the rest of the time???? I could feel myself begin to get lazy at work. I would spend more time on YouTube than doing things my boss had given me to do, then I would rush and do her work before I got off. Needless to say, God checked me big time and now I see that I need always work diligently wherever He has me because I am working for HIM...not man. I am no longer there, and actually just got back from turning in professional background packets at a few churches...now I am certainly going to WAIT PATIENTLY as I pour my heart out to God so He can fill me. I am opening my ears to His Holy Spirit while doing my journal challenge and I HAVE NO DOUBT that He will show me where He wants me to be.
God bless you Heather <3
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Amen.. you're in a beautiful place of resting sis! Stay there! Learn to be happy with HIM alone. Excited for your PROCESS! xo
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I have been wondering lately what my purpose is in life and will I ever meet any goals. I belive God has given me a vision and I wanted to share it with some people yesterday but for some reason I had a feeling not to..that part saying don't look to others for affirmation was meant for me to read!! I thank God for reaching me with this:)
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I am dealing with this sort of issue in this season of my life. I finally got the job I wanted but the pay isn't great. And I prayed before I got the job but I am some how still wondering if I made the right decision to apply in the first place (didn't know the pay would be so low!). However I like the job and they are flexible with my schedule but I am still struggling. In the mean time I am trying to stay focused on my studying and praying because I found out at the age of 11 that I was called to preach and have had three confirmations since... Now I am just waiting until God tells me to move. But I was never given a specific age. So now I am jumbled between trying to do everything I need to do to contribute to my job because I don't want to miss anything just because it's low pay... however I don't want to miss when God is telling me to start preaching. I have been praying and I have been hearing a word from him regarding other issues in my life but I am a bit nervous about the whole preaching thing.... OMG! I'm freaking out now... pray for me!
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Love this! I am one who is always counseling friends and family, and people I work with. I have a heart to help people in any way I can, and that is how I found my purpose. God gave me my sensitive heart for a reason and I want to use it to help lead others to Christ. I do well with one on one conversations, but I am not much of a public speaker. I will be speaking along with my mother at my church next month though, so I am praying for some boldness! I just want to be used by God and touch lives.
I pray everyday for my future husband and for us to both be preparing ourselves for the ministry God would have for us. I want to be his help mate and I want him to be my covering, together we can be powerful for God!
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Thank you for this. i really needed this motivation during this season when i question EVERYTHING i do. Im so STRONG hearted for the ministry and there has been so many ways that God has used me already in the ministry. But right now, He has me on this path of singleness, nursing school, and working at the hospital. and im not going to lie i love major and nursing people back to health...but i know IN MY HEART God has me doing something in the ministry...something strong.That scares me but also motivates me. But your message just uplifted me and reminded me to learn what He has for me in each season....for it is all for His greater GOOD in the end when its my time :)
sooo, thank you <3
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Thank you so much for sharing this message. I have been so blessed in stumbling across first your blog and then this forum. God is always right on time. It seemed like right at the time I was asking Him questions certain questions pertaining to my life,...He guided me to you blog, and for that I am grateful.
I have been struggling with knowing my purpose for some time now, and have been so discouraged by my current job situation. I know God has something greater in store for me, but still I have allowed situations at my current job to frustrate me. But, thankfully I am now at a place where I am trusting God more for what He has already confirmed for me in my life. I am learning to be more content and patient with my current situation; realizing that it's not for ever, and God's timing is better than my own. God Bless. Keep being a blessing
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This is confirmation to me. I was just speaking to my sister on yesterday about not giving my all to God. Its like i feel like i cannot open up to him 100%. (Im still working ot that), but I was saying how crazy it is how EVERYONE can come to me with their issues and relationship problems but when i need to just scream or a peace of mine noone is there to be found, but as I was reading this God was telling me. Stop looking to man,woman, boy,or girl to do what I am here to do. So im done seeking help from others to get my happiness. Im working on me and Gods relationship more and more each day and applying myself to start living out my purpose!Thank you Heather!!!
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