MOVING TOWARDS MY LIFE'S PURPOSE,
DREAMS, & VISION~Many of you know the journey I've been on for the last
five years or so. I'll be the first to tell you that it doesn't take anything
major to get you moving in the direction of fulfilling your dreams. EVERY
ACTION COUNTS, whether big or small. Although they can happen, you can’t just sit
around waiting on some miraculous event to take place.
I read something earlier pertaining
to asking God for things such as strength, wisdom, prosperity, courage, love,
and favor. We only receive these things through situations, circumstances, and
doing the work that leads to the desired results. Because I can’t and refuse to
conform to mediocrity, I asked God to make me who He created me to be (which entails
me possessing the aforementioned qualities) and I believe almost completely losing
my eyesight was what it took to get me where I need to be. Yes, it seems a bit
extreme to me also, but God has His reasons.
Even though I asked God for His
will for my life, it took me a while to realize what this “eye situation” was
all about. I spent months in depression, sulking, feeling sorry for myself, and
being mad at God and everyone else. But as soon as I got out of my feelings
(and yes, I do tend to slip back from time to time) I began to do what was
within my power to move forward. When I could barely see my hand in front of my
face, I began to get out and walk. After having to be taken or guided everywhere
for a while, I had become afraid to go out alone. I had no depth perception, so
I couldn’t tell the distance of a car when I was trying to cross the street. I
had to stand there for a while and just stare at the street so that my eye
could focus on color and the image of a car. I had to listen carefully for the sound
to determine the distance of a car, then I’d just run across as fast as I
could. It’s funny thinking back, but I had to do what needed to be done. My
life depended on it!
Some years later, I’m still
dealing with this “eye situation” which I believe is almost over, praise God. And
guess what, no big miracle has taken place. What has happened is that I’ve
begun to move forward. I get up daily with the idea in mind “what step(s) will
I take to move towards my dreams today?” Getting my body back in shape is paramount,
so I start with a healthy breakfast (very small step), I go to the gym at least
five days a week. I read, write, and I’m constantly in communication with the
Holy Spirit, who continues to guide me on this journey. “What am I missing
Lord? What would You have me to do today so that You may continue to be
glorified in my life?”
I've also decided that I want a
career change. I've always loved words and writing but now it’s become my
passion. Facebook, blogs, and other media outlets have allowed me to see how my
words, as well as the words of others, can truly change lives. Stephanie R
Howard will become a household name throughout the country and maybe the world.
My story will inspire others to move past their fears and live a life filled
with hope, destiny, and purpose. It is also my dream to reenter the field of
copy editing and freelance writing as well as becoming a social media manager
and published author. So I've begun to make connections and educate myself on
things current. Knowledge applied is power!
ENCOURAGEMENT 101~whoever you
are, whatever you are going through, don’t allow your life to pass you by.
Hopelessness is a facade! As long as you are still alive, there’s always an
opportunity to make a difference. Go to God! He’ll give you what you need to
obtain the life of your dreams. Start small so that you may finish strong. WHAT
I KNOW FOR SURE~I haven’t always had perfect eyesight, but I've always been a
woman with vision.
