I Met Someone

I met someone, recently. Funny enough, I've actually known of Him all of my life but I can't say that I've known Him in His fullness until the last couple of years. He could tell you everything there is to know about me without hesitation; not a second necessary to think or ponder on the correct answer...it's embedded in His heart. I'm still working through all that I need to know about Him, though. Although, there is no memory of my life without knowledge of Him, even in the periods that I knew Him, I often chose to ignore Him. As my mind was swept up in the constant activity, my heart didn't know that all it longed for was Him. My heart didn't know that the reason it longed for Him so deeply (so desperately) was because He is my home, my safety, my source. He's my beginning and my end.

So, I'd rather replace "met" with "got reacquainted with", as my very being has His name carved into every breath, every step, every heartbeat and every tear.

And as we've gotten reacquainted, certain questions have arisen in my heart and nagged at my mind -- questions that my soul didn't acknowledge needed answers prior to now. The largest question that lingered, a question that my mind couldn't seem to shake no matter how many activities I threw its way: "What is my purpose? What am I here to do?" Technically that's two questions, but they work hand in hand. 

As I've taken time to get to know this friend, I've realized that there's a sea of things that He has planned for me. Not a second of my breath is in vain or without meaning; it all connects to who He has predestined me to be. He told me so Himself. He said that even before I was formed in my mother's womb, He knew me and sanctified me (Jer 1:5). He called me a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people (1 Pet 2:9). He told me that He is my strong tower, my strength, my shield and my buckler (Prov 18:10, ). He's been shouting who He created me to be from the Heavens for thousands of years. 

So, when I think about my purpose, I look to what He's so graciously equipped me with. I look at every tool, every talent, every part of me that He created and use them as a sacrifice of praise. I keep His word on my lips because that's the truth I abide by. My purpose is to use those gifts so that other people can get reacquainted with Him too. Even if every aspect isn't revealed yet, I trust in His reliability (His faithfulness). 

I consider Him a pretty cool person to have around and I wanted to introduce Him to you. He goes by many names lol, but His most popular name is Jesus. You could throw Lord or King in front for respect purposes -- call Him Christ if you may, but Jesus works too. I urge you to get to know Him. He changed my life. :)

Take care!

xoxo