Our Red Sea Moment, Time to write your Story.

There comes a time in everyone's life where we have to decide what direction we are going to go in, and in that decision, what we will do.  There comes a time in everyone's life when we will begin to write our story.  Maybe the pages of your book are empty at the moment, but that doesn't mean you don't have the experiences that will eventually be written down.  Even though the pages of your story have not been written yet does not mean you don't have or won't have a story to tell.  Today I want to prepare you for what lies ahead, what is about to happen, and in these events, you will be positioned to do what you were always intended to do.

I've spent many years writing about destiny.  Some have laughed at me for taking on such a mission, and that's OK.  We each have different talents, different callings, but what will never change is the simple fact that each of us has a destiny.  The key to life is discovering that destiny, and walking in it.  Most of us can remember our childhood and some of the dreams we had as a child.  We would dream about the things we were going to do when we got older.  A cowboy, a nurse, a doctor, astronaut, the list could go on and on.  No matter what those dreams were, eventually they would lead you to where you are today.  I've talked to so many people in my time, and without fear of contradictions, most if not all would tell you that life took a different direction.  Now we could conclude from this that there have been many missed opportunities, but is it really accurate to say that?  If one believes in destiny, then one needs to understand that anything that has transpired has happened to get you where you are at right in this particular moment.  One has to understand that there are no missed steps when it comes to destiny, and that everything that has ever happened has happened for a reason.

When I moved to Texas from Maine I had dreams, and I had desires.  It was a huge decision to pickup everything I had, everything I had known, and start something new.  Truth be told I always had a feeling that I would end up here, but never really gave it any real thought for 30 plus years.  Fast forward to today and now I can see the perfection of all things.  Many have given up on their dreams as time has passed and they feel as though the opportunities to complete things has also passed.  Never make the mistake of giving up.  Things happen in the perfection of the Universe, and one must understand that all that has to happen will happen at the appointed time, not a minute sooner, not a minute late.  I get that many are hanging on by their finger tips.  Many are asking when?  Many are wondering if they have simply missed out.  It's easy to give up when one has been beat up, dismissed, laughed at, ridiculed, and simply tossed out with the trash.  The test of true resilience, the test of intestinal fortitude, is the ability to stand firm in what you dream, what you believe, and never give up.  I know it's not always easy to do, but to the faithful who refuse to give up, to them goes the spoils.  

We each have a story to tell, a story to write, and it is in you telling your story that you will touch a life.  Do you really think for a moment that everything you have gone through was just to test you?  The things we go through are there to position us to do the things we were created to do.  There are times when the lessons of life are tough, but it's always been truth that the tough things in life will ultimately define who we really are, and quite frankly why we are here.  I was talking to a friend the other day and was reminded of an old saying, "tough to remember that our primary goal was to drain the swamp when we are up to our butts in alligators".  Let's be real for a moment, it's tough to believe in dreams when we are buffeted each and everyday with things that would test the patience of Job.  It's difficult to believe when our beliefs are tested each day with every manner of fear, anxiety, strife, and doubt.  It's Ok to admit that you have been through a battle.  Anyone that tells you that they have never been tested is living in make believe land.  We are all tested.  Now some test may seem simple, but none-the-less, tested to be sure.  I've often said that a life void of test and trials is probably a life where not a lot is getting done, and ultimately will be a life void of accomplishment.  I'm not advocating for doom and gloom.  What I'm trying to say is that when one is tasked with something, something of substance, something of greatness, often that will be accompanied with test and trials. 

The testings and trails of life are what need to be written down in your book.  These examples of how you have overcome will provide to others the feeling that they are not alone in their own struggles, and maybe will provide them that little push to give it another try.  We all need reassurance from time to time.  We all need words of comfort.  We all need to feel that we are not alone in our struggles.  We need to accept that each of us will have our Red Sea Moment, and when we do believe that we will come out the other side.  Life is not about simply existing, life is about doing.  Doing those things that you have thought about, dreamt about, longed for.  Life is about standing tall in your calling, and never giving up.  The joy of doing what you always wanted, always thought about, that is a joy that is never ending, and we should desire that type of joy.  

Each of us has a story to tell.  Each story has the chance of changing many people.  A story may only affect a single life.  In the end the numbers do not matter, what matters is that your story helped change something, helped improve something, helped to clarify something for someone.  You are so much more valuable to the world than you might realize.  It is time to start writing your story.  It is time to release to the rest of the world your history, your greatness, your uniqueness.  When we neglect to share who we are with others, we limit what others can gain from us.  Never doubt that you have something to offer, something that someone somewhere needs.  The time has come to pick up your pen and share you with the rest of the world.  The time has come to let others know that you have survived, and through each trial, through each battle you have grown, and if you can do it, so can they.  

I leave you with this thought: if I told you that your story would cause the world to change fundamentally would you write it?  If I told you that you have within you the chance to change the face of the planet, would you believe me?  If I simply encouraged you to step out into those things you desire, would you do it?  Now is the time to push the envelope and do what many thought impossible, but you knew it as very very possible.  You have much to offer, but sitting by and doing nothing is never going to bring forth into this world what the world needs.  Stop second guessing your worthiness, and instead accept the fact that you are powerful beyond what you might think.  It is time to step out into that power and change the world one person at a time.  Get out there and do your part, so others can grow and ultimately do their part. I leave you love, light, peace, joy, and happiness, and most of all I leave you with an understanding of who and what you are, and why you are here.  It's time to own your purpose, walk in your destiny, and change the world.