Ms. Marshawn Evans of ME Unlimited
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For we are Christ’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus, to do good works which He prepared in advance for us to do.
–Ephesians 2:10
This is one of the scriptures I return to most often and for me, this one is perfect for us who are messengers. It really just describes the entire journey of stepping into our BIG purpose.
Curious? Let me explain. I see four key pieces here. The first is “workmanship,” and to me that means that you are a custom creation, that there is no one like you. Nobody else has the stuff that you have and has been created in the way that you have. You are a custom, tailor-made, one-of-a-kind creation.
You should never try to imitate and replicate what has already been done… because it has already been done! The world needs what only you have and it is already present in you. Any time you look outside of yourself to find something that is only within yourself, you miss the mark every single time.
A second piece is around good works. Your existence and presence here on Earth is to be able to do good works.
You have to understand that there is a purpose to your voice.
Good works are part of what you are expected to do and what you have been designed for. You’ve been designed to do awesome and amazing things.
Is that overwhelming? Well, it’s only natural to shrink back and think your vision is too big.
But what this scripture tells you is that you were pre-designed for the amazing. You were pre-designed for the incredible. You were pre-designed as a messenger.
I know this about you because if this wasn’t true for you, you wouldn’t have felt that tug you’ve been feeling. You see, not everybody will hear the invitation that you have heard. Those who have been pre-designed for something else won’t resonate with your tug because they have their own version of it.
But you, my friend… if you are reading this, I know that you have been listening to your invitation to be a messenger in the world.
The third piece is “in advance.” You might be surprised by some of the things that God shows you about your life, about your business, about your calling, and about your own significance—but He’s not. He knew about all of the things that He would have for you from the very beginning. He knew who needed you. He designed you in such a way to meet the needs that other people have.
There is one last piece—the word, “do.” Yes, action is required. It’s not enough to know what you are here to do, to say, and to share. You actually have to do it. God really knows whether you are serious. You really can’t fake this. Think about it…. What happens when you get busy and take on other activities? You do every single thing except use the unique thing that you’ve been given to do. And you end up wasting it.
I always say that God will extend an invitation, but He will not give the information and instruction until after you have accepted the invitation.
I know you’ve heard the invitation. Now, what are you going to do with it? I believe that if you won’t respond, someone else will. God doesn’t lose. He doesn’t know how to lose. Purpose only knows how to win.
And this is your time to respond. Your time to act. Your time to step into your purpose.
What will you do?
About the Author
Marshawn Evans is a Global Mentor and Catalyst for Women looking to Launch Their Dreams and Live Their Purpose. She equips others to AMPLIFY their lives, their leadership and their legacy by teaching the principles of influence, branding, and divine purpose. Her weekly eZine goes out to thousands of subscribers. Are you ready to unleash your brilliance and align with your REAL destiny? Sign up for a FREE subscription at http://marshawnevans.com.
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