Sustained Vigilance

When I originally embarked on the journey of discovering my purpose, I encountered a few pitfalls. After quiet contemplation, I’d concluded my purpose was to help business owners become more effective and efficient. My thoughts at the time was I would impact the businesses and creating a ripple effect to the individuals and entities they serve. Once I began implementing my purpose, I continued communing with my Creator. I spoke with several close friends, one of my mentors, and my spiritual advisor. My discovery from those conversations was enlightening.

My personal revelation was as follows: I’d placed my finite limits on my Creator. I’d limited myself and my ability to grow into His true purpose. I began communing once more and I’ve been fortunate enough to have His will and purpose for my life truly revealed.

Since my epiphany, I’ve lived in three countries on three continents in two hemispheres. I’ve been greeted with harsh and pleasant greetings. I’ve experienced positive and negative prejudice, nationalism, and racism. I’ve had weeks and months of reserves for cash and food and I’ve only had enough for the current day’s needs.

Vigilance means keeping careful watch for possible difficulties and dangers. I’ve experienced a plethora of both. Sustained means to continue for an extended and uninterrupted period of time. I’ve been walking in my purpose since 2017, a relatively short period. Yet, had I not sustained my vigilance, I would have yielded long ago. The dangers of distractions and difficulties, daily communication my Creator, and an unrelenting resolve to fulfill my purpose sustain and will continue to sustain my vigilance.

Today, Thursday, January 12, 2023, I am grateful that: