Who’s Ability Are You Focusing On, Yours Or God’s?
Have you ever found yourself wondering how you got where you are in your life, If you are where you’re meant to be, If you’re going to stay on this road or if God has other plans for you? If you answered yes, you’re like 98% of most people.
I get asked pretty often, “How does a pastor/speaker/teacher end up in Network Marketing?” My answer is pretty simple. 1. This is where I felt God leading me because I needed to be home with my children and be able to earn an income 2. I’m passionate about people and this enables me to serve them. I can still use my gifts with the people God places in my sphere of influence every day!
Why am I telling you this? Because you may have found yourself questioning how, or if you are ever going to get the place that you envisioned yourself in so many years ago. You may think that the passion you have deep inside has nothing to do with where you are in life right now and you may be questioning yourself about the choices you have made or the direction you have gone in. I want to encourage you that you ARE being prepared, changed and transformed by God to be EVERYTHING that He created you to be.
We often have more faith in our own ability to get it wrong than we do in God’s ability to get it right but you WILL end up in the right place at the right time if you follow one simple truth. Make knowing Jesus your Determined Purpose. Everything else you need, everything else you feel passionate about will come forth in your life as you follow this ONE thing. We make it far more complicated than it needs to be. We question and doubt ourselves more frequently than we should and we forget that it’s God’s strength and Grace that will take us where we need to be.
If God put a passion and a desire in your heart HE will get you there when you make HIM your determined purpose. Stay FOCUSED on Him and let Him love you, guide you and transform you. His grace is bigger and more powerful than any mistakes you may have made or any shortcomings you may feel you have.
Often things may not look the way you thought they would but that doesn’t mean that they are wrong. If I listened to every person who questioned me about how I got where I am, I would be a confused mess, but I know, that I know, that I know that God is leading me and HE is my determined purpose. Give 100% of who you are to where you are! Don’t get so stuck on what you thought the plan would look like that you forget to enjoy the journey!
Be encouraged! You are loved, YOU have a purpose, and God IS big enough to get you where you’re going!
“[Not in your own strength] for it is God who is all the while effectually at work in you [energizing and creating in you the power and desire], both to will and to work for His good pleasure and satisfaction and delight.” Philippians 2:13 Amp
P.S. I have 2 openings in my Business Mentoring Program for this upcoming month and would love to mentor you as you build a successful work from home business! Contact me here or at daveda@davedaschmidlin.com for more information.
My heart is to encourage you and speak the truth of God’s love into your life! I would love to hear how this post impacted you. Leave a comment and share!
BIO: Daveda Schmidlin is a former pastor, teacher and speaker turned Stay at Home, Gluten Free, Network Marketing, Homeschooling Mama with a passion for overall health and wellness. Daveda has build a successful, home based business with It Works! Global and her desire is to inspire others to live healthyspiritually, mentally, financially and physically.
Heather says
October 29, 2013 at 9:20 amAt first I didn’t have the belief that I was going to end up where I needed to, but that is because I didn’t keep asking God for help. It is as if we are programmed to be ashamed to have complete trust in Him. The road is rough, but I believe like you that He did not put this dream in here for the heck of it. He did it because He wants me to do something with it. Thank you for this amazing post!
Daveda says
October 30, 2013 at 9:44 amHeather, Your right! God gave you a dream and a vision for a purpose! Continue to seek Him as you take the steps to follow your faith and never let fear of your dreams being too big or too hard to accomplish keep you from pursuing them. 😉
Nicole Guillaume says
October 30, 2013 at 10:00 amThis is such a beautifully written article. I can feel your passion and totally admire your faith. Looking forward to reading more articles and blogs from you Daveda. 🙂
Daveda says
October 30, 2013 at 10:22 amThanks Nicole! I appreciate that 😉 I’m looking forward to connecting with you as well!
David says
October 30, 2013 at 10:07 amHello Daveda, great article this really hit home for me “Make knowing Jesus your Determined Purpose.” Its so easy to get off track and distracted. He said in Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Now its time to just obey!
Daveda says
October 30, 2013 at 10:24 amDavid, I’m glad to hear that this impacted you in a positive way! It really is easy to get off track and start focusing on so many other things that seem to be bigger and louder in our lives. But, this one thing will take us farther than any of the others 😉
Heather says
October 30, 2013 at 11:51 amI’m always so impressed with the It Works! reps who are doing MORE than just wrapping people and helping to change body composition. With this type of thinking you’re truly helping to change lives. Thank you for a great post!
Daveda says
October 30, 2013 at 3:23 pmHeather, the wrapping is only a small part for me! Yes, it is great and helps people build confidence and get healthy but ultimately I love connecting with people and speaking life into them! I’m glad you liked the post and I look forward to connecting with you. 😉
Theresa Delgado says
October 30, 2013 at 12:06 pmDaveda, I love this post! You are so right about enjoying the journey, life has so many surprises. We need to understand that sometimes we need to change the course we thought we should be on even though it’s sometimes hard to accept. Thank you – T 🙂
Daveda says
October 30, 2013 at 3:24 pmHi Theresa! That’s right, sometimes the roads we take don’t look the way we thought they would but we have to learn to enjoy them and trust the Lord 😉
Shelley Webb says
October 30, 2013 at 3:38 pmLovely article. I sometimes feel guilty for asking for so much help but then I remember that He said ASK.
Daveda says
October 30, 2013 at 6:21 pmShelley, YES He did! 😉 I also believe that it gives Him great joy to hear us come to Him as Father. He is a giver and LOVES to give to His children!
Jackie Harder says
October 30, 2013 at 4:44 pmNicely done! We all need purpose in our lives.
Daveda says
October 30, 2013 at 6:22 pmThank You Jackie! We certainly do 😉
Stephanie Frank says
October 31, 2013 at 1:06 amEnjoyed reading this post! What’s the point of being successful if you can’t enjoy the journey? I agree.
Daveda says
October 31, 2013 at 11:24 amThank Stephanie! That’s right, if you’re not enjoying life, you’re not REALLY successful!
Cathy Jennings says
October 31, 2013 at 7:16 amAmen, Daveda!
I believe that God gives ALL of us gifts and talents to use in the world — our issue is that we rely solely on ourselves to implement them. Your point that we need to focus on GOD’s abilities instead of just our own is so true — and a GREAT reminder!
Thanks for the good post!
Daveda says
October 31, 2013 at 11:22 amYou’re Welcome Cathy. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I agree when we look to hard at ourselves we will always see faults and flaws, when we focus on God we see potential!
Chloe says
October 31, 2013 at 11:25 amSuch a wonderful and inspiring article Daveda! I feel like your whole site speaks to your audience and helps them on so many different levels, wow! Nice work 😉
Daveda says
October 31, 2013 at 12:26 pmThanks Chloe! That’s such a sweet compliment!
Lorii Abela says
November 1, 2013 at 3:23 pmWhat an inspiring post! God is in control and there is nothing more liberating than making Him the center of your life. How do you describe your relationship with God?
Daveda says
November 3, 2013 at 6:53 pmHi Lorii, What a big question! 😉 I think there are many ways I could describe my relationship with God but I guess the first word that comes to me is whole. My relationship with God makes me whole and helps me to see who I am truly created to be because of His love for me. He loves me and I receive His love and respond. I give Him my whole heart because I trust that He loves me and wants nothing but the best for me. Even in the struggles and moments of darkness I know He is with me because I can sense His presence, His joy and His peace. I could probably go on and on. But I hope that gives you some idea 😉
Edmund S. Lee says
November 1, 2013 at 8:48 pmI agree. Sometimes we may feel that we are lost and we can’t find our purpose in life, but what I can say about this is, ‘trust in the Lord with all your heart’ because He’s is the one who put that passion and purpose in our hearts. If you have doubts, just pray and lift everything to Him and he will definitely be of aid 🙂
Daveda says
November 3, 2013 at 6:54 pmHe sure will Edmund! I love that you said “He is the one who put that passion and purpose in our hearts” so true!! 😉