How to Live the Life God Created You to Live

Have you ever wondered what life would look like if you lived the dreams and passion within you? Years ago, I attended a conference and the speaker said, “ Imagine dying, going to heaven and watching a video of your life. Not the actual life you lived but the life you were created to live. What if you watched and saw an amazing person and thought, Lord let me go back and try again”.

Each of us is given one life to live and someday we will stand before the Lord and give an account to Him. We will not be given a do over. Our time is now.

Within each of us, our creator has placed a unique combination of talents, gifts, personality traits, and abilities to fulfill His purpose for our life. What we do with them is up to us.

I’ve heard it said, “If you can dream it, you can live it.” Has the Lord put a passion inside of you that does not go away? Do you find yourself revisiting this dream in your mind? When you take steps toward this passion, do you find you are revitalized and excited? Maybe you can’t see the details clearly but you know that this the life the Lord planned for you. So how do you live this life?

First, thank the Lord for entrusting you to fulfill His purpose. When we thank Him, we are also acknowledging to ourselves that the passion stirring within us is from Him.

Second, start living this call immediately. God’s Word encourages us not to despise the day of small beginnings. Each step in the right direction strengthens and prepares us for the next step.

Third, stay connected to the Lord through prayer and time in His Holy Word the Bible. It is vital that we stay connected to the Lord so we can hear His Holy Spirit teaching us the way. Dr. Henry Blackaby says, “Watch and see where God is at work and join Him”. He will not lead you away from His purpose.  Psalm 119:105 says, “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and Light unto my path”.

Fourth, stop making excuses. Each person has unique life circumstances that present the challenges of life. We may not be able to side step responsibilities in our life but we can continue to persevere toward the call the Lord has placed in our lives. Most of the time it is not the unique challenges in our lives but rather it is the obstacles we place in our lives.

Fifth, remove the obstacles within. If you struggle with perfectionism then acknowledge that to the Lord and ask Him to help you not to procrastinate because of your perfectionism. If you are unorganized, seek help in organization and ask the Lord to help you with self- discipline. If you cannot say no to things that are robbing your time and energy, make a decision to pray before you make any commitments.

Six, persevere and don’t’ give up. Philippians 4:13-14 says, “but one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to wind the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus”.

Seven, the day will come when you stand before the Lord and hear, “Well done good and faithful servant’.