Monday, August 31, 2009

unrest...thoughts on living your purpose


storm clouds gather
"You can always tell when a man is not living in the purpose for which God created him. You sense his unrest. You get a feeling something is not quite right, even if you can't put your finger on what it is. When you are around a man who is fulfilling his calling and doing what he was created to do, you're aware of his inner direction, confidence and deep security." -Stormie Omartian, The Power of a Praying Wife

stormy seas

there are always storms in our lives...times when storm clouds gather and times when there are rough, stormy seas...when we feel lost, alone, afraid, unsure...times of unrest...unrest of the spirit, the mind and the soul...unrest about of purpose and direction...


soaring thru the storm

how you choose to deal with these storms is a view into your strength of character...you can let the storm engulf you where the undertow will pull you down or way off course...or you can soar above the storm where you are lifted up...and propelled along your journey as if on wings...


break in the clouds

and eventually there is a break in the clouds and the sun comes shining thru...and a remarkable calm embraces you...you realize that you have weathered the storm...learned its lessons...and, with deep gratitude, have grown...


sun comes shining thru

and if you are conscious enough you may even find a diamond in the stormy sky...the life lesson that was hidden within the chaos...one that strengthen you and sustains you and brings lasting gift...


diamond in the stormy sky

a simple treasure...an inner direction and confidence to set sail in the direction of your purpose...and follow that path wherever it leads because you know...you BeLiEvE that it is your destiny...


head into the sun


3 comments:

Elizabeth Parsons said...

great post...

I have found that these times of unrest and inner angst are harbingers of change for me...and what follows is a great time of art productivity...so I allow the process... as hard as it feels while in the middle of it...

and it usually feels like this time will last forever and I have to remind myself that it will pass...

Tinker said...

Beautiful and inspiring, Rebecca. Something to remember whenever life's storms pass by...

Anonymous said...

Beautiful Post Rebecca!!! Absolutely beautiful!
*HUGS*
Angela