Do you ever ask yourself if you are doing what you are meant to do? I ask myself that question all the time. Sometimes I wonder if I would be more productive in a different setting or another part of the world. I am pretty certain that I will one day change careers and relocate. The big questions that stay in the forefront of my mind are: when, where, what and why?
I’ve mentioned this before, but two years ago I was offered a job in Tacoma, Washington and considered accepting the position. After some thought and much prayer I realized it wasn’t the right place or the right time. It most likely was not even the right job. I just really wanted to move and was ready to jump at the first opportunity that presented itself. I felt that God told me to sit tight and remain where I am for awhile. I did that and have been able to write my first book as a result of waiting.
It’s been a great two years and I have no regrets that we stayed. I can honestly say I know we were meant to stay. I’m starting to feel anxious again, however. There really isn’t any legitimate reason. I am in a wonderful career at a great employer, get to write on the side, enjoy extra time with my family, attend a dynamic church and am surrounded by people I love and who love me. Going across the country or the world doesn’t make any sense, but I feel restless. It’s not that where I am is bad, I just feel like I am missing something. It’s like there is this other path I could be on that would revolutionize my life. I’m not sure what to do but continue to wait until I get direction from God. That may seem like a strange comment to many, but God does reveal His will to me at times. I usually need to stop and listen to hear Him though.
I just feel like there is some way that I can better benefit others, that there is something I can do to fulfill my purpose in life. I think I understand the why but I’m just not sure when, where or what.
A friend recently told me that she would love to move somewhere south where it is warm. She is young and single, so I asked, “Why don’t you just do it? You have freedom; you’re young, single, and not tied to a mortgage?” Her reply was, “I don’t know, I guess I’m just too scared.” I understand the fear. For me it’s tied into these excuses: I have a good job, my 401k is finally building steam, my children are in a wonderful school, my wife has a good job, my wife’s parents are close and my parents are not very far away, we attend a great church and are both majorly involved in it, etc. I have reason after reason to give for not moving, but it really boils down to me being scared of the unknown, of change.
I’m not saying I’m going anywhere soon. I honestly have no idea what we will be doing in the next year or decade for that matter, but I do know that if I truly feel God call me onto another path, I’m ready to go. What about you? - Tim
I’ve mentioned this before, but two years ago I was offered a job in Tacoma, Washington and considered accepting the position. After some thought and much prayer I realized it wasn’t the right place or the right time. It most likely was not even the right job. I just really wanted to move and was ready to jump at the first opportunity that presented itself. I felt that God told me to sit tight and remain where I am for awhile. I did that and have been able to write my first book as a result of waiting.
It’s been a great two years and I have no regrets that we stayed. I can honestly say I know we were meant to stay. I’m starting to feel anxious again, however. There really isn’t any legitimate reason. I am in a wonderful career at a great employer, get to write on the side, enjoy extra time with my family, attend a dynamic church and am surrounded by people I love and who love me. Going across the country or the world doesn’t make any sense, but I feel restless. It’s not that where I am is bad, I just feel like I am missing something. It’s like there is this other path I could be on that would revolutionize my life. I’m not sure what to do but continue to wait until I get direction from God. That may seem like a strange comment to many, but God does reveal His will to me at times. I usually need to stop and listen to hear Him though.
I just feel like there is some way that I can better benefit others, that there is something I can do to fulfill my purpose in life. I think I understand the why but I’m just not sure when, where or what.
A friend recently told me that she would love to move somewhere south where it is warm. She is young and single, so I asked, “Why don’t you just do it? You have freedom; you’re young, single, and not tied to a mortgage?” Her reply was, “I don’t know, I guess I’m just too scared.” I understand the fear. For me it’s tied into these excuses: I have a good job, my 401k is finally building steam, my children are in a wonderful school, my wife has a good job, my wife’s parents are close and my parents are not very far away, we attend a great church and are both majorly involved in it, etc. I have reason after reason to give for not moving, but it really boils down to me being scared of the unknown, of change.
I’m not saying I’m going anywhere soon. I honestly have no idea what we will be doing in the next year or decade for that matter, but I do know that if I truly feel God call me onto another path, I’m ready to go. What about you? - Tim
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