Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 4:6–7 NIV
As a woman or man in midlife, you may be eager to figure out what direction you should take in focusing your time and energy in, this season. But we must be patient because our purpose is usually revealed in parts and may not be revealed to us right away. You may be led in a certain direction, but not yet know the significance of it to your future calling.
You may or may not have an idea of what your purpose might be based on experiences or exploration earlier in life. But it’s ok.
God sees you and hears you and knows right where you are. And He will give you direction in your life that navigates you toward your purpose even if you are not clear on it yet.
You may be in a period of preparation spiritually, personally, or even professionally before God shows you your next step. In the meantime, you can explore who you are through self-reflection, self-assessments, or life purpose coaching (which I will share with you) to gain more insights into your design and how your life experiences may hold clues to what you may be called to do.
However, just because you don’t yet know what your purpose is, it doesn’t mean that you should not be praying for things related to purpose. In fact, it is more of a reason to begin prayers for purpose and direction in your life so that you can start to know who you are based on God’s unique design–personality, strengths, gifts, talents, passions–and which path you should take when opportunities arise.
So there’s no need to be anxious if you don’t have revelation yet. Instead, patiently wait on the Lord and enjoy your journey of connecting with God and learning more about Him, yourself, and how you will partner together to make the difference in the world you were born to make.
And remember that because your purpose springs from who you are, the more you learn about how God made you, the more you will begin to integrate aspects of purposeful living into your daily life even if you don’t yet know the specific calling or long-term direction to take.
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