When I was baptized ten years ago I was asked to share my favorite verse and I chose to read Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." This verse has always meant a lot to me because I am a planner and time and time again God has shown me that his plans are bigger than mine. "Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand." ~Proverbs 19:21
As I look back upon this verse now I have a different perspective. For the longest time I've been waiting for this grand event to happen in my life. In college I believed that pursuing my degree would allow me to fulfill my purpose later on in life. Then I thought that if I found the perfect job I could start living out His plan. I have been living my life based upon an agenda; a checklist of events. What I realize now is that this verse isn't about a single event, but His plans for a lifetime.
My purpose has already begun to form through my relationships. Life is about the relationships you build and the love you share along the journey. I have learned that it isn't about where you are in life, but rather who you are with. I am joyful that my life isn't about a single event, but a lifetime full of plans to fulfill the purpose He has for me. We are all designed for something signifiant and we were implanted with dreams from God.
Let me simply say... its time to stop waiting and just start living!
