What YOU want vs What God wants

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You vs God



Tradition has taught us that if we acquire a good education, nice cars, beautiful mansions, sophisticated jobs and wealth then we will live a good life. However, oftentimes, we obtain all these things but still, there is an emptiness within us, a void that seems as if it cannot be filled. The emptiness has led many to seek out other activities to compensate for their experiences-drinking, smoking, illicit sex and abuse of other illegal substances.

That 'void' can be filled! It is God's way of communicating to us that there is more to our existence than acquiring material things. There is much more to us than what meets the eyes. We were created in God's image for a purpose which far exceeds the mere accumulation of things. Do not misinterpret this, if God allows you to gain great wealth, by all means, enjoy it. A good education? Be grateful and use it to serve others to the best of your ability but never let it reach the stage where you begin to worship these things because then, it becomes your idol. 1 John 5:21 says "dear children, keep yourselves from idols" and this exhortation was given because of the dangers of falling into this habit. Jonah 2:8 reminded us that "those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God's love for them" hence the void we experience.

Have we ever stopped to wonder if what we want is what God wants for us?

Sometimes the things we have acquired or want to acquire is NOT in God's original plan for our lives and that is why many times people get stressed, suicidal and depressed. We get into jobs that we were never supposed to get into and as a result, we fail or get into irredeemable issues. We would have forced our way in even when everything around us would have indicated otherwise. Nevertheless, we push forward whether to fit into the status quo or to be accepted by friends or family. Additionally, when we have ignored God's design sometimes it results in forfeiting who we were destined to be.

It is never easy to identify or carry out what you were called to do but whatever your heart is drawn to, that is usually it. The task that brings you peace, joy and ultimate fulfillment usually leads you to your purpose. If this blogpost speaks to you, know it is not too late. STOP, THINK and TURN. Go and fulfill the purpose for which you were born. You are specially designed and only YOU can fulfill YOUR destiny.  


Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails-Proverbs 19:21

Comments

  1. Ricardo E. Smith24 April 2020 at 15:39

    Another deep insight into the inner workings of Christianity. Many have missed their calling because what we want is not always what God plans for us.

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  2. Unknown24 April 2020 at 15:42

    I am truly grateful for this blog. Continue to encourage us and I hope that as you encourage us to choose what God has designed for, I hope you do the same too. Thank you again

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    1. Leroy D. Fearon, Jnr29 May 2020 at 09:26

      You are most welcome! I try to live what I share.

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  3. KingdomMinded Reid24 April 2020 at 15:57

    Amen

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  4. Osheen Johnson24 April 2020 at 17:18

    Beautifully said my brother! It is very important that we want what God wants for us and not just what we want for ourselves. Thank you for the reminder. :)

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  5. Unknown24 April 2020 at 17:51

    Thank for the reminder and such encouraging words🙏

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  6. Roma Pringle24 April 2020 at 21:43

    Amen. Well said!
    Very profound.
    May the Lord help us to do His will. God bless you bro

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  7. Unknown26 April 2020 at 15:28

    My purpose lies in Christ.
    Thanks Mr. Fearon. I was truly inspired by yours of wisdom.

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  8. Carvel Thompson17 July 2020 at 00:28

    THE NOTHINGNESS OF ME AS OPPOSED TO THE EVERYTHING OF GOD.

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  9. Thea B17 July 2020 at 06:18

    Great job. Very inspiring!

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  10. Carvel Thompson20 July 2020 at 13:11

    ALWAYS INSPIRING

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  11. Roma Pringle4 October 2020 at 10:15

    It behooves us to live to please God in all that we do.

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