Opinions and Purpose

Have you ever read or heard something that made you literally stop what you were doing right then and there and really think about what you just read or heard? This happened to me early on, this past week. I read this quote that went like this: ‘You had a purpose before anyone else had an opinion.’ Dude, when I say that I felt that, that quote hit me hard.

I lived most of my life under the heavy weight of others’ opinions. I believed what others said, way more than I believed in the purpose that had been given. I believed that I was worthless, insignificant, dumb, and would never amount to much. It was not until recently that I decided to flip the script.

I knew for decades that I was here for far more than what I was being told. I just did not believe it. I knew it in my head, but I did not believe it in my heart. If you asked me if I ever would have thought that I would have written and published five books, nope, not a chance. If you would have asked me if I would have a website dedicated to helping others and encouraging others to chase their dreams, calling, and purpose, I would have told you that you were crazy! But, I decided to step into the role and purpose that I have been designed for. And I am just getting started!

The bible says, in Psalm 139:14, that ‘I am fearfully and wonderfully made, your works are wonderful, I know that full well.’ If God has made us and designed us, with great purpose and intentionality, then each one of us is here for a greater purpose and a higher calling. He has intentionally made you and me. He has put us here to fill a unique role that He has created. And if He took the time to make you on purpose, and to make you one of a kind, perhaps, it is time to start living out the greater purpose that He has for you.

Remember that people are just people, and they have opinions. Who cares. This is one of the greatest and yet hardest lessons that I have had to learn in life. Everyone has their own opinions, and everyone has their own view on things. But that does not mean that they are right. And it does not mean that you should take it to heart and let it change your calling. Someone’s opinion about you should never keep you from the calling or purpose that God has given to you.

I challenge you to step up and step into the purpose that God has given to you, for this life. It is time to stop letting the tiny opinion of others hold you back from the incredible purpose that God has made you for! I know that you will be amazed when you lay the opinions of others aside and step into your higher calling!