I’ll be honest in saying that I didn’t want to write today! Not only that, but I didn’t want to read my bible either! This week started out with a wrestling match between my roommates IBS and Fibro, who have been at it all week, fighting about everything from meals to the weather.

Don’t get me wrong, but sometimes I wish they would both just shut up!

It doesn’t help that these two are the only ones, aside from God, who regularly visit… always following me around, trying to be a part of my world.

Did I get up and read my bible, even though I didn’t feel like it… yes! Did I choose to write this morning, even though I had no desire to put myself out there… yes!

Why?

Why does a physician get up and go to work every day, often sacrificing time with family and friends?

Why do firefighters, military forces, caregivers, pastors, and countless volunteers continually hit the ground running, though many never receive any recognition or gratitude that might equal their committed efforts?

Why do mothers and fathers get up everyday, caring and working for the welfare of their children, regardless of whether their offspring show any appreciation?

Purpose!

Why not things like passion, excitement, fulfillment or even rewards?

It’s not bad to have these things fuel us, as we endeavor to make our way in the world. The thing one must remember about any motive that is feeling based, is that feelings can change. Human beings are emotional creatures, often allowing our feelings to mandate our actions.

If one wishes to live a purpose driven life, rather than an emotionally driven one, the key is to stay the course set before you… whether you feel like it, or not!

It is so hard sometimes, to set feelings aside and do what is called to be done… for the sake of ones purpose. However, anyone who is led by a purpose will agree that staying the course is worth the effort.

I have been called, according to His purpose, for the good of those whom He loves… that’s you! I would like to say that I chose this purpose, but in truth, my Creator chose me first! I believe that God called me to write! I write for Him, for you… for His purpose! I cannot even say exactly what His purpose fully is, in regards to this journey of mine.

What I will say is this, I am committed to stay the course and write for you, and to you, each and every day. Sometimes it can be silly, sometimes serious and/or emotionally driven… but you get the realness of who I am.

I made a commitment to God that I would stand in my literary Lobby each and every day, whether I felt like it or not, if only one life might be impacted, for a good purpose. I also believe that God fuels this vessel to do His good work, equipping me with everything I need to serve Him.

It is written throughout the bible, as well as, sung about in many songs that we are to cling to the word, follow in obedience, and praise and worship Him both from the mountain tops and the valleys. When things are going really good, it becomes so easy for me to become busy with many things, other than studying Gods word, which is actually the thing that renews my mind and spirit. It’s interesting that the times I struggle to stay in the word are either the highest peaks… or the muddiest of creeks, if you get my meaning. In the valleys, when it feels as if we have finally completed our last lap around the drain that we’re being sucked down, survival tactics attempt to shut off everything aside from food, water and sleep.

You know that I always fall back on my trusty Tortoise and Hare analogy, and this is definitely an appropriate moment for me to consider its wisdom.

I will stay the course, faithfully getting up each day to study, pray and write within my Lobby… this is the purpose I’ve been given. Whether you read the things I share, or not, is not a part of the agreement I made with my heavenly Father when this site began. I am writing to please my God, to serve His eternal purpose.

I choose to live a life set apart, for service to the King… my choice… my commitment… His purpose!

Feelings are fleeting! Life comes with both blessings and hardships, no matter who you are… so find your purpose, leave the past in the past, always look up and walk forward into what may come, even if you don’t feel like it! Feelings are important, but don’t let them block your purpose!