Life with a Purpose: Live it To the Fullest

I recently came upon this story of a young man named Zach Sobiech. He is a 18 year old who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at the age of 14. After multiple surgeries and chemotherapy, it was found that the cancer had spread to his lungs and pelvis. He passed away on 5/20/13. What I think is so cool about his story, is that he left a legacy behind. He was loved by so many. I, however didn't know him, but was moved by his story and his music.

To watch his story.

It got me thinking. I want to leave a legacy, but for me I know it will be different. I want to live out the path God has for me. I have been seeing a different side of myself that God has clearly opened up to me. Background if you haven't read my previous posts, I am an introvert. I have been given the opportunity to lead a small group at my church, which if you know introverts at all is such a thing that is way out of their comfort zone. But its almost that I thrive for that atmosphere. Yes, there are things that I am not good at like sometimes speaking up or leading a good discussion. But the way I see it is that it is a learning process. God has me there for a reason. A reason to make him known and for others to know him. One day I was told by God to not give up, because we are supposed to make disciples, not go and find already made disciples. Such a humbling truth.

Right now I feel stuck. I am frustrated, and mainly discouraged. This isn't how I should be living. God has so much better for me. I can feel him near. I am at a loss of what to do. I am getting discouraged by my small group. It was canceled last week from the lack of people attending. I hate saying this, but I have no hope. I feel that this is just what the group will be. I talked to someone who is a leader who oversees all the small groups. He did give me some options. But this is what stuck out, and I praise God for this insight. When you feel like there is no other option or you have no idea what to do, I totally believe that God sends you someone to help spark something inside to help open your field of vision. He said that maybe the frustration and discouragement is from a place that God wants me to learn something. It's a weird spot to be in. I don't hate it, but it's also not an enjoyable feeling. After attending Life Link class at church, I am trying to resolve to not and attempt to move forward until I realize what God wants me to know and learn.

I hope the lesson gets revealed soon.

Here is one of my favorite songs from Zach Sobiech and Sammy Brown called, "Fix Me Up."

 

This song is an inspiration to me. Hope it gives you a smile or even a message from God.

As always, keep the faith!