Do you look back at life and wonder, where has the time gone? What is my purpose?

365 days, 12 months, one year so much can happen during this time. As a child, when your parents tell you about an upcoming trip or something that is happening months away, it seems like the date will never arrive. But as an adult, time goes so quickly. I wish I could ask it to stop or at least slow down a bit. 

I remember when my kids were little, I would say things like I can’t wait for them to walk, when will they talk, the expectations for these milestones were so desired. Now looking back, I wish I would have taken those moments and milestones in a little bit longer. I wish I would have sat in that moment a bit longer. I stopped wanting to rush life.

The past year has come and gone in the blink of an eye—so many changes in my life. Decisions and choices I question daily. The important thing to remember is that everything happens for a reason. I believe God has me on a quest for self-discovery. A quest to heal my past pain and overcome the insecurities I battle daily that make me feel like I am not enough or worthy of this life, I believe he has more in store for me. I feel he is putting a message in my heart that I am here to share with you. 

For so long, I have felt that nothing I said or thought was important. Who would want to hear what I have to say? But then one day, I started saying it, and I found out that it actually was a word that someone else needed to hear. So many times when I feel led to share something, I think it is for my healing and purpose, later to find out that it touched others that same day. I will get messages or calls saying thank you! I needed to hear that today. 

My hope and prayer are that I continue to do positive things that help and encourage others. I love to give and volunteer. Writing what God lays on my heart is another form of just that. Sharing encouraging and uplifting words to others. 

I encourage you today to follow your heart. Listen to what God is telling you or giving you to share. Be strong and own who you are meant to be. You are enough and worthy of great things.

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your

God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”