If Not Me, Then Who

There are days like today and a few during my life when I think about stopping. I think about and really ponder going back to the States and getting a job. Doesn’t really matter the job, I’ve done so many things that’s the job is irrelevant. I think about going back into the Financial Services industry or picking up another insurance license. I’ve also thought about going back and selling cars. Those have all been thoughts I’ve romanticized over the years. At some point though, the truth comes to mind - If I’m not going to do this deal, who will?

See, I believe I was created for a reason. In fact, I believe we were all created for a specific task; a high mission or objective if you will. I’ve been of this belief for at least six years now, but it may have been much longer, but not in those words. It seems to be true for myself and a few others. The belief that the thing we’re here for is ours and ours alone to complete. Others may do something similar, but it won’t be the same as if we did.

I am speaking about purpose. Living with it and fulfilling it. Your purpose. Your reason for existing. That’s the if not me then who part of this deal. How on Earth will your purpose be completed if it was meant for you and you alone. Of course, all things are possible. In a Biblical sense, “Through Him, all things are possible” and that’s for sure. But, what if it’s delayed because you didn’t do it. What if your inability to discover and fulfill your purpose is completed by another, but at a different time, in a different place? How many will be adversely affected? How many lives would you change by doing that one thing you were put on the planet to do?

When it gets tough, and it has this year more than most, how do you keep going? When it’s uncomfortable, when you want to quit, when it seems as if there’s no end or relief in sight, I remember this - I will fulfill my purpose. No matter what!!!

People lie, people change their beliefs, their reasons for helping or not helping, and any other number of things. Jobs and careers change. Cars get old or break down and need to be repaired or replaced. Houses, cars, jobs, people all move in and out of our lives, but we remain steadfast. Like a tree with its roots firmly planted and deep into the soil, the strongest of winds may damage branches or remove leaves and limbs, but the tree remains. Plant yourself in your purpose. Live it and move towards its completion daily. Circumstances can change and alter and or damage the tree in a storm, but it remains and so shall you. Become rooted in your purpose. Do that thing no matter conditions and circumstances.

Today, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, I am grateful that: