by Tini Tadeo-Castillo
How many of us actually know our purpose in life and actually live it out? I am certain many people wonder about theirs, spend their lives searching for answers to questions like "What am I here for?" or "Is this all I am cut out to be?"
As a Christian, I can say I have a deep, deep reverence of God this time around. Through the many bumps and gaffes, thankfully I have been steered to a direction paved by the Lord for me. Not without struggle and resistance, mind you. But through it all, I have learned to embrace and accept His purpose for my life. I can never be more at peace and happy where I am now. But the bigger question is "How did I get here?" In my state of doubt, uncertainty and feeling lost and bereft, I sought His will for me. With each revelation, He required obedience. There were instances, when I hesitated and haggled. But every obedience? He honored and rewarded! And finally understanding what grace truly meant, how His grace filled my life, how such grace justified me I found myself totally enamoured by Him. For the first time ever, I began to understand His heart.
Nothing was fulfilled by happenstance and nothing that transpired in my journey of faith can be attributed to serendipity. I had the desire to be a faithful woman of God because I sought it. This resolve in my heart, its purpose to live a life pleasing to Him -- all events, trials and tests were engineered by the Lord to mold it to hunger and thirst for Him. He orchestrated everything from the beginning to have His end desire come to life. As I practiced and applied each learning, I began to have this burden to share. I began to understand why David said " Taste and see that the Lord is good.." because He is! He truly is! Thus my purpose was brought to light--here I am living it! All praises to my Abba Father, my Prince of Peace and the eternal Spirit!