A Purpose-Filled Life

According to Dr. Myles Munroe, the greatest tragedy in life is not death, it's life without a purpose. Every human was created by God to live life with meaning and purpose. We were not created just to make a living. We were created for more! But until we discover our purpose, we will never be fulfilled. He further goes on to explain that the source of all human behavior lies in these 5 questions...
1) Who am I? (Identity)
2) Where am I from? (Source)
3) Why am I here? (Purpose)
4) What can I do? (Potential)
5) Where am I going? (Destiny)


Do you know why you are here? The most important question in life is "Why"? Why = Purpose. We were not born as an experiment. God does nothing without a purpose and knowing our purpose begins by knowing our creator. Wanting to know our creator is the beginning of a purpose-filled life. Do you know your creator? 

Love,

Jeanette, An Athlete On A Mission

Proverbs 19:21 ~ Many are the plans in a mans heart, but it is the Lord's purposes that prevail. 

Photo Credit: Cristhina Danies

Who Is A Missionary?

Meet Lacy Beach, a 19 year old Southern Belle from North Carolina. Lacy and I met while studying at the Miami Leadership Institute (MLI). From the first day I met her, I knew she was different. This girl loved God and Loved People. It was evident to me that she had a huge calling on her life. Though she never thought she'd be leaving her Southern way of life to move to a fast paced city like Miami, she did. She knew that's where The Lord wanted her to go. It was a tough decision to make, but she was ready. Ready to grow and learn outside of daily Sweet Tea, a slow-paced culture, quaint coffee shops, her big backyard, and the closeness of family. Her time for more had come!

Fast forward a year, Lacy Beach took another leap of faith and traveled to Cambodia. While in Cambodia, Lacy has been working alongside Cambodian Care (a non-profit organization) building a school in the slums called "Light of Future School." The children that will attend this school have never had an opportunity to receive an education. But now they do! And they are so excited about starting school that they have helped build the school themselves (see pictures below); over 200 children will begin school this month. All of this is possible thanks to the vision and leadership of Cambodian Care along with Lacy Beach's obedience to God's calling on her life. 

You may not be called to a different state or country like Lacy Beach, but God surely has a calling on your life. He may be calling you to do something for your community or to support a local cause. Just be open to what God wants to do in your life. We all have a mission field; yours may be right in front of you. It could be a friend, a family member, or a neighbor in need. Do not miss out on those opportunities God places before you. Strive to be a people builder because how you make others feel says a lot about you.

So the question is, "who is a missionary?" You, Me, Us. We are missionaries! God doesn't call the qualified; he qualifies the called. 

 Love,

Jeanette, An Athlete On A Mission 

Proverbs 16:3 ~ Commit to The Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed.