Challenge To Find My Purposes

Yep. Purposes. More than one. I've hit this interesting time in my life where I've been wondering what other giftings are within me that have yet to be unleashed. And understanding the giftings I've known of for a long time.  I feel like God is teaching me about who I really am - and there is a lot I am learning.  

So a big thing that has stood out lately is learning to take care of myself, and at the same time pouring myself into my current roles.  Such as a wife, mother, daughter, friend, artist, jewelry advisor, etc.  Each role is one of the many purposes I was put on this earth for.  And I feel like there are even purposes within purposes.  Like how being a mother has taught me about patience and how to be humble, and at the same time learning how to be a parent to each one of our kids in the way they need.  There's a reason I'm their mother and no one else.  Even though every day is a learning experience as a parent, I must be confident in y style and abilities as one. 

As an artist, specifically as a singer on a church's worship team for most of my "singing career", I've experienced a lot of different situations, changes, etc. I've been challenged myself to not give into the "it's all about me" attitude which can be common in any singing group, whether it's a church group or not.  But I've always loved singing, and slough I like a solo every now and then, I am moved the most when there's super tight harmony and/or the entire band/team is just flowing.  Hard to describe but you know when you hit it.  I'm still not sure what exactly my purpose is for loving music and that aspect of it so much....but I can say that if all I do is ignite one person for something more or moving someone by the way I let loose when I worship, then I am content. 

As a Jewelry Advisor for Lia Sophia, I originally started for extra money.  I knew I could do it and create an enjoyable experience for my party guests.  But as time went on I knew that if I wanted to be successful, I needed to have a purpose that made a difference, deeper than the list of goals I've had for a long time.  Although I knew there was a purpose, a reason I had joined the Lia Sophia family, I wasn't entirely sure what that purpose was.  After a few months off, I can tell you that I'm starting to see a clearer picture.  I recently met with someone who started a non-profit called Free Ever After, a ministry of Sold No More.  Their passion/purpose is to see "women and children rescued from the evil industries of sex trafficking and pornography."  We met to discuss how a fundraiser(s) through Lia Sophia could benefit something so meaningful.  As I was talking to her, hearing statistics and why she got started, something clicked.  My purpose in Lia Sophia, a company that prides itself on seeing women succeed, should be to help women feel empowered in whatever they want to do.  

All of this has made me truly understand that there's a purpose in everything we do.  Sometimes the purpose isn't even clear.....and sometimes it just takes a while to figure out.  I'm trying to look at everything I do with that mindset now.  I don't want to stick to what I've always done and be where I've always been.  Every connection, every circumstance, every situation will lead to another.  I don't want to miss any of it.