That morning as I woke up the tension
headache was still there. I was confused,
over-worked, ambitious and chasing
success. I was obsessed with the
concepts of financial freedom and
anything on motivation and self-
improvement. I attended numerous
seminars, read countless books, started
businesses, and loss a lot of time and
money.
Over time I had become so frustrated
trying to launch ventures that were not
closely related to my goals and purpose.
I was feeling as if I’d actually stepped
into just another dead-end job. I wanted
the exhilaration of waking up each day
recognizing my life was driven by
purpose. I knew I was multi-faceted, but
headache was still there. I was confused,
over-worked, ambitious and chasing
success. I was obsessed with the
concepts of financial freedom and
anything on motivation and self-
improvement. I attended numerous
seminars, read countless books, started
businesses, and loss a lot of time and
money.
Over time I had become so frustrated
trying to launch ventures that were not
closely related to my goals and purpose.
I was feeling as if I’d actually stepped
into just another dead-end job. I wanted
the exhilaration of waking up each day
recognizing my life was driven by
purpose. I knew I was multi-faceted, but
LIKE THIS FEATURE? SHARE IT!
Monday January 17, 2011
| EEWMAGAZINE.COM |
| Copyright © 2011-2014 EEW Magazine. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. |
If you are dissatisfied and unfulfilled with what
you are doing, it may be that you are not doing
what you have been destined to do. You may not
see how your prolonged dissatisfaction,
God-given gifts, talents, emotions and unfruitful
results are pointing you towards your purpose. It
is your responsibility to discover your place of
satisfaction and here are some ways that you can.
Pay attention to your dissatisfaction.
Dissatisfaction may be a signal that you are out of
place. God will not make you do something you
you are doing, it may be that you are not doing
what you have been destined to do. You may not
see how your prolonged dissatisfaction,
God-given gifts, talents, emotions and unfruitful
results are pointing you towards your purpose. It
is your responsibility to discover your place of
satisfaction and here are some ways that you can.
Pay attention to your dissatisfaction.
Dissatisfaction may be a signal that you are out of
place. God will not make you do something you
absolutely detest, and that makes you completely miserable. It may challenge you, but you'll
enjoy the challenge. What I'm saying is, God leads you by your desires. Your desires that are
aligned with his word are indicators of God directing your steps. He guides you by his peace (Phil.
4:7). So if you’ve prayed, sought godly counsel, followed God’s blueprint in scripture and you’re
still dissatisfied in your current place, then God may be gently nudging you into another place.
Pay attention to what naturally flows from you. Science and math are not something I
wake up each day excited to delve into. But I am excited about writing, speaking, teaching,
motivating, creating and designing. These probably are guideposts to where God is leading me. So
tell me, what are your gifts and talents? Which gift do you perform best? Which gift are you
passionate about? I’ve learned that God-given gifts are like muscles. The more they are used, the
stronger they become. If you can’t recognize the gifts and talents God has given you, I am sure you
have abilities that feel right and natural when you perform them. These are abilities that may be
complex for someone else but are simple for you. Through these abilities God will reveal more to
you about who you are and will set the course for them to make room for you.
Pay attention to the fruits you bear. The Word says that a tree is known by its fruit
(Matthew 12:33). I believe results speak. If you aren’t being at all fruitful at what you are doing, it
may be an indication that you are moving in the wrong direction. Good results aren’t necessarily
immediate results; full manifestation doesn't happen overnight. It took me about three years to
consistently begin bearing good fruit. But I discovered that everything I needed was wrapped
around my purpose and you too will realize the same.
Pay attention to what excites you. Helping people feel rich from within is exciting to me.
Planning and creating spaces to design inspires me, and speaking to audiences fascinates me. They
move me into action when the opportunity arises to bask in the glow of the creative flow. They
ignite within me a passion and zeal to take action--the same zeal that moved Jesus into action in
John 2:15. If your gifting, talent and/or emotions move you into an action to change a thing that
matters to you or to help someone, pay close attention to it. It could be what God has purposed
you to do.
Pay attention to the areas where you get the most support. I believe this is a true
indicator of purpose because when you are doing what you are called to do, people can sense this. I
truly believe that God moves on their hearts so compassion and favor will make the way for you to
fulfill what he has called you to do.
The world makes room for people living in line with their purpose (Prov. 18:16). You were created
to multiply and subdue, maximize your potential, make a difference, and move into your purpose—
the building blocks to designing your best life.
Let 2011 be your year to start paying attention to yourself. Express the creativity within you to
live every single day fulfilled and free to work on ventures you can’t wait to get your hands on, and
to contribute a significant amount of value to the world.
enjoy the challenge. What I'm saying is, God leads you by your desires. Your desires that are
aligned with his word are indicators of God directing your steps. He guides you by his peace (Phil.
4:7). So if you’ve prayed, sought godly counsel, followed God’s blueprint in scripture and you’re
still dissatisfied in your current place, then God may be gently nudging you into another place.
Pay attention to what naturally flows from you. Science and math are not something I
wake up each day excited to delve into. But I am excited about writing, speaking, teaching,
motivating, creating and designing. These probably are guideposts to where God is leading me. So
tell me, what are your gifts and talents? Which gift do you perform best? Which gift are you
passionate about? I’ve learned that God-given gifts are like muscles. The more they are used, the
stronger they become. If you can’t recognize the gifts and talents God has given you, I am sure you
have abilities that feel right and natural when you perform them. These are abilities that may be
complex for someone else but are simple for you. Through these abilities God will reveal more to
you about who you are and will set the course for them to make room for you.
Pay attention to the fruits you bear. The Word says that a tree is known by its fruit
(Matthew 12:33). I believe results speak. If you aren’t being at all fruitful at what you are doing, it
may be an indication that you are moving in the wrong direction. Good results aren’t necessarily
immediate results; full manifestation doesn't happen overnight. It took me about three years to
consistently begin bearing good fruit. But I discovered that everything I needed was wrapped
around my purpose and you too will realize the same.
Pay attention to what excites you. Helping people feel rich from within is exciting to me.
Planning and creating spaces to design inspires me, and speaking to audiences fascinates me. They
move me into action when the opportunity arises to bask in the glow of the creative flow. They
ignite within me a passion and zeal to take action--the same zeal that moved Jesus into action in
John 2:15. If your gifting, talent and/or emotions move you into an action to change a thing that
matters to you or to help someone, pay close attention to it. It could be what God has purposed
you to do.
Pay attention to the areas where you get the most support. I believe this is a true
indicator of purpose because when you are doing what you are called to do, people can sense this. I
truly believe that God moves on their hearts so compassion and favor will make the way for you to
fulfill what he has called you to do.
The world makes room for people living in line with their purpose (Prov. 18:16). You were created
to multiply and subdue, maximize your potential, make a difference, and move into your purpose—
the building blocks to designing your best life.
Let 2011 be your year to start paying attention to yourself. Express the creativity within you to
live every single day fulfilled and free to work on ventures you can’t wait to get your hands on, and
to contribute a significant amount of value to the world.
I still felt like a fish out of the water. I was stuck in a cycle of unfulfillment and unhappiness. I want
to spare you the life cycle I was in. Every activity in your life should flow out of your purpose. I
believe God can use all of your gifts, talents and emotions for the purpose he has for you. But I also
believe many are going about it the wrong way as I did. I was looking on the outside hoping to find
my purpose when in fact it was within me waiting to be discovered.
to spare you the life cycle I was in. Every activity in your life should flow out of your purpose. I
believe God can use all of your gifts, talents and emotions for the purpose he has for you. But I also
believe many are going about it the wrong way as I did. I was looking on the outside hoping to find
my purpose when in fact it was within me waiting to be discovered.
ABOUT THE WRITER
Deana passionately supports the success of women
helping them to design their best life. Creator and
visionary of the LivingDesigns™ brand, Deana is an
absolute expert on life design and your Go-to-
Resource for promoting empowering life makeovers,
whether you seek one-on-one consulting, group
trainings, virtual workshops or live lifestyle makeover
events. Visit Deana at deanamurphy.com and
designingfortheking.com.
Email Deana:
dmurphy@eewmagazine.com
Connect on Facebook
Facebook.com
Deana passionately supports the success of women
helping them to design their best life. Creator and
visionary of the LivingDesigns™ brand, Deana is an
absolute expert on life design and your Go-to-
Resource for promoting empowering life makeovers,
whether you seek one-on-one consulting, group
trainings, virtual workshops or live lifestyle makeover
events. Visit Deana at deanamurphy.com and
designingfortheking.com.
Email Deana:
dmurphy@eewmagazine.com
Connect on Facebook
Facebook.com
| ADVERTISEMENT |
| ADVERTISEMENT |
Check out a few bloggers who inspire us with
powerful words of encouragement.
powerful words of encouragement.
FEATURED VIDEO
"I Sing for You" by Dianna Hobbs
"I Sing for You" by Dianna Hobbs
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
