Sometimes we long for change in our lives but we just can’t seem to make it happen. And sometimes changes we don’t want are forced upon us. The pandemic alone has dramatically altered many aspects of our lives: work, school, church and home. And we might be surprised at where we’ve landed, either temporarily or for good. But wherever you find yourself right now, God put you there for a reason. He has a purpose for you.
I’d like to share an excerpt from my new Find Joy devotional that tells the story of a woman who desperately wanted a change of circumstances, but ended up with a change of heart. And aren’t those the best kinds of changes—the ones that happen inside? When we find ourselves in what seems to be a hopeless situation, if we persevere—if we allow ourselves to grow—we may discover that meaning and purpose were there for us all along. We blossom. We shine. We find joy.
As we look toward a New Year with many uncertainties still ahead, let’s be intentional about seeking God’s purpose in our lives—wherever we find ourselves.
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