Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but
let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you
will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. – Romans 12:2
In today’s devotion in Uncommon, Tony Dungy is commenting on
how important it is to not let the world determine who you are supposed to be,
but be the person God created you to be.
He comments, “God puts certain
things in your heart, passions and dreams that others don’t have. .. God’s fingerprints in your life are unique
to you, and they shouldn’t remain hidden.
They shouldn’t have to conform to other people’s expectations or be
quenched because someone has another plan for your life. If your dreams develop in the process of
seeking God’s will and fit within His overall purposes, follow them.”
That last sentence is a doozy. If you know what your dreams are, and if you
are seeking God’s will, and if you know His purposes, then follow your
dreams. Wow. That’s a lot to know for most people.
I can think of no other more satisfying thing than to know
the exact purpose God created you. Sure
there are plenty of Bible passages that let us know what we are to be doing
that apply to everyone, but to know the exact reason you were created the way
you are with the unique characteristics, tendencies, and thought patterns. What a filling thing to know! How confirming that would be!
May I pray and desire to be close to God today to know His
purpose for me. And may I be willing to
follow it no matter what it is and what it might cost me.
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