Archive for January, 2011

I am reminded of the words found in the first chapter of Jeremiah where God gives a direct announcement of purpose. The text says:

Now the word of the Lord came to me saying,
‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
and before you were born I consecrated you;
I appointed you a prophet to the nations.’

Most of us have not had such a profound announcement of purpose, but we all still have a call. There is a purpose uniquely ours to fulfill. As Kurt Carr has rightly said “No one else can preach your sermon, no one else can sing your song. No one else can ever do what God has chosen you to do.” Unfortunately, many of us are not living our purpose because life gets in the way. Housing, healthcare, food, and clothing have a price and often the pursuit of necessities consumes our life force. Rather than create a beautiful masterpiece, gifted artists are spending their days in office or service positions. Visionary leaders supervise for production rather than organize for societal change. Anointed preachers are silenced 8 hours each day leaving divine truths unspoken. We get up everyday and do what is needed. Yet in the midst of our doing, it’s important to remember… what we do out of necessity is not who we are.

There is still a call that is uniquely yours. Before you were born God knew you would sing, or write, or heal, or speak, or create, no matter where necessity leads. It may take time, patience and creativity but the call is still alive. Before you were born God knew you and gave you a gift to share with the world. Necessity can’t kill your call. It will only die if you never try.

Are you living out your calling?

Namaste

Dr. Kathi