Something that’s crazy to me… people’s ability to ignore their purpose in order to fit in. Crazy to think that most people get away with doing what needs to be done in order to survive in this society. Rather than doing what makes them truly happy they drown themselves in “to-do” lists and constantly stressing and worrying about what’s next.
Today during our VBS camp my group and I were upstairs in the “Missions” class with one of my dear friends leading us in our lesson. We have been watching short videos on missionaries located in Atlanta and also in Canada. After talking about how the cultures are very diverse in Canada, including a large Indian culture. She turned to me and said “Miss Gretta is going to be traveling all over the world, even India.” She then asked me to explain to the fifth and sixth graders what I would be doing. It was then when it hit me. I am going to do what I have been dreaming of all my life. Traveling, but not only that. I get to share the love of God with so many people. A once in a lifetime opportunity right at my feet. Now before everyone was just barely out the door she prayed for me. A camper that I have had since she was in Kindergarten walked across the room and hugged me… no, she held me. Like she knew that I needed to be reassured that all would be well and I would be okay.
I felt the hand of God on me saying “I’ve got you.” It’s the little things that touch lives in huge ways. That small hug was all I needed to know that what I was gearing myself up to do was the right thing to do. It reminded me of what my purpose was. To share the gospel to those who have never heard it before. To those who have been abandoned. To those who have a hole in their hearts that only God can fulfill. Philippians 2:13 says this, “for it is God who works in you, to will and to act in order to fulfill his good plan.” So we don’t have to worry or stress about what to do next. NEVER AGAIN do I have to freak out about where I am going to be because I don’t care. If God calls me to live in a shack in the middle of a dessert or the inner city (I would prefer to not live in the city) I will go. I will go because since graduation I have been leaning and I mean leaning on Him for my next move and for what I will be doing next. It is not very likely in today’s society for someone to graduate High School and not go to college right away. Many people go to college, get their education, get a job, get money. It’s all a train speeding down the tracks for one main thing and that is money/success. My train is going to one place and one place only and that is MY God, MY Father, MY Jesus Christ. All of those pit stops on the way I wish and I strive to gain knowledge of the world and to get more people on board with me when it departs from its station again. Bringing life, real life, into the lives that need it most. That is my purpose… for now. Although it may change, right now this is what God has me doing and I am ready.
