Restored, Renewed, Refreshed and Refocused!

To define or describe the life plan in a way that captures its depth and its eternal impact is nearly impossible. Words seem to minimize the way that this experience affected both my soul and spirit. In doing the life plan the Lord gave me the sweet revelation of my uniqueness and reawakened my heart to engage my calling.

The fact that He knit me together in my mother's womb came to life as I saw his Hand and purposes so delicately woven through every event and every season of my existence. There's great freedom in knowing that you have a unique contribution to make in impacting the Kingdom of God. It ignites your desire to live out that calling and tears down any lie that says you have to be someone else!

Through this ministry, I experienced many "aha" moments---feeling like the Lord was putting together so many pieces of the puzzle of my life. I left my two-day life plan feeling restored, renewed, refreshed and refocused. My perspective has completely changed because I am now looking through a God shaped lens rather than a ME shaped lens.

In the movie "The Wizard of Oz" there's a scene where Dorothy's home is violently pulled up into the tumultuous whirl of a tornado. Upon landing, she opens the door to find everything that was once seen in black and white, is now appearing in full color. The dramatic difference causes her to be overwhelmed and delighted in each particular hue. This picture really captures the veil that had been lifted from my heart through doing the life plan. I came home seeing everything in a new light. What was once black and white is now vibrant and bright in color. What was once a mundane trip to the grocery store is now an opportunity to influence the check out lady with a spoken word of freedom or joy. What was once a regular dinner conversation with my husband is now a time that I can intentionally allow Him to process and discover his dreams. What was once being cooped up in a house tending to my babies is now my opportunity to teach them who God says they are and to speak identity into their little hearts. Thank you Lord for allowing me to see in color!

Now when I come across people who ask me what my calling is or where I'm gifted, I will not stumble. I will not wonder. Instead, I will confidently respond with great joy, saying, "I am called to authentically influence people to discover their God-given identity, experience freedom, and embrace their dreams/purpose in order to impact the Kingdom of God."

Thank you God for rescuing me from the routine, for pursuing my heart and for inviting me back on the adventure!