Some "Purposeful" Comments
As I sit here and watch UNC dominate Michigan State in the National Championship game, I began just thinking about random things and decided to login and let my thoughts run free. I've been thinking about things here on earth as they relate to the grand scheme of eternity. As much as I enjoy the great things that happen here and the accomplishments I've achieved in life, I realize that everything I do now (outside of those that give God the utmost glory and honor) don't even factor into my eternal life and bliss with the Heavenly Father. I want to go to Medical School. I've known since 6th grade that I wanted to become a physician. My top choice is MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina) in Charleston. But I'm beginning to realize that even as noble of a goal as it is to become a doctor, even that won't matter when I enter eternal life. Matter of fact, as much as I want to do what I want to do, if God says "No", then I am more than comfortable with forsaking my goals, dreams, and aspirations and lining up with what He has for my life. I had a great conversation the other day with Jeremy Chasteen, who is the college pastor and associate pastor at CrossPoint Church here in Clemson. I told him of my call to ministry and that if God permits, I want to use my credentials and training as a doctor to serve in the Kingdom of God.
I have known from an early age that God has called me to ministry. Whether it's full-time vocational ministry or something else, I don't know yet. But He is revealing His purpose for my life to me daily and the "crystal ball" is becoming clearer and clearer. Ultimately, I realize that I'm not here on this earth for ME, but to serve Christ by serving others. Nothing fulfils me more than to know that I've made a positive, lasting impact on someone else's life. And knowing that convinces me that this is a piece of my specific purpose in life...
As this semester winds down and I prepare to begin med school applications, summer work, and summer classes, I know that God will remain faithful and reveal His ultimate plan for me! He has never failed me yet and I know that He will continue to do what He said He would do!!!
