But before
you continue reading, I would like for you to try and define the 3-P words
above in the title of this blog on your own. It is important to understand the
definition of words before attempting to believe
the words.
The word
pursue, in its simplest form, means to seek or obtain. I like to think of
passion as something that can be done every day without hesitation. Passion separates a job from a career. It keeps you up at night when everyone
else thinks you are wasting your time. Passion causes you to sacrifice shopping
at your favorite shoe store just so you can save and manage your money.
Now, purpose
has millions of people around the world buying countless books, DVDs and
attending yearly events. Purpose is really why something exists. Some
people seem to believe that purpose can be purchased and this my friend- is a
myth. When God created mankind, he already knew their purpose. However, because
He is God, He doesn’t have to find our purpose. Believe it or not, God gave
each of us our purpose already. So
where is your purpose you ask? Your purpose lives inside of you.
Whenever I talk
to people about pursuing my doctorate, I always seem to get excited expressing
myself. Until now, I didn’t realize how much I love talking about the
advancements in medicine, how patients are cured from diseases and how
lifestyle changes can have an effect on us all. The excitement we all seem to
encounter when sharing topics of interest is called- passion.
Passion, my
friends, is that burning desire that keeps you awake, thinking and planning all
day long. Now passion can be a number of things and not just one thing.For example, I am passionate about being a pharmacist; issues surrounding women; young people; HIV and so much more. However, you must
sit down with a pen and paper and figure out what you spend the most time doing
and investing in. Then whatever is at the top of your list- consider that your
passion.
Now, I wish
I can say that this all you need to do to be successful in life but it’s not.
After you identify your passion, you must strategically set goals on what you
want to do next. Since God is the one who placed purpose on the inside of us,
it only makes sense for us to go back and pray to Him for instructions. It is
also wise to study the word of God and begin to find scriptures to affirm what
you want to happen in your life.
After I
identified the desire to become a medical professional, I prayed and asked God
to show me where He wanted me to go and how to prepare for my profession. It's not healthy for you to just get up every day thinking that God will give you what you need
all at once. This train of thought is defeating.The older I get, God
starts asking me these questions. “Why should I give you the desire of your heart?” and “What
are you going to do with it?”
I know these
questions are challenging but when you know why
you are doing something, actually doing it becomes easier and life becomes less
frustrating. This, my friend, brings you to the place of peace, fulfillment and
purpose. When you begin doing what you love, without quitting, complaining or
having a sense of entitlement- you have found your purpose in life.
Finally,
reach out and ask for help. You cannot develop everything you need in life on
your own. As it relates to your passion, I would advise you to do your
research, use your networking skills and find a mentor or role model to help
you pursue your passion. This can be a loved one or a complete stranger, but
find someone to assist you bring your passion to life.
I leave you with this quote from Dr.Myles Munroe’s book, In pursuit
of Purpose. “Where purpose is unknown, abuse is inevitable.” So make sure you
know “why” you want to pursue your passion and then give it all you’ve got
until the world says to you- “you are really, passionate about your purpose.”
Successfully Yours,
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