Do you know what you are called to do in life? As women, we live in an unprecedented time. A time where feminine energy, intuition and vision is rewarded greatly; these rewards will only increase with the changing scope of our economy and the growth of global communities. Yes, it is a great time to be a woman; we have more choice and freedom than ever before.

But this freedom is not free. “To whom much is given, much is required.” Do you know the highest calling on your life? To live a life outside of our calling is no life at all. We were all born with a unique blueprint on our souls, placed there by the Creator to fulfill our destiny. But, without a CORE foundation of certainty, many of us are lost, drifting, wondering, “What’s next?” or “What’s it all for?”

This story below by Eric Butterworth so beautifully illustrates the highest calling on a woman’s life. What can a woman give that moves mountains, changes destiny and impacts the lives of all who come into her presence? Read on…

 

Unlikely Success

A college professor had his sociology class go into the Baltimore slums to get case histories of 200 young boys. They were asked to write an evaluation of each boy’s future. In every case the students wrote, “He hasn’t got a chance.” Twenty-five years later another sociology professor came across the earlier study. He had his students follow up on the project to see what had happened to these boys. With the exception of 20 boys who had moved away or died, the students learned that 176 of the remaining 180 had achieved extraordinary success as lawyers, doctors and businessmen.

The professor was astounded and decided to pursue the matter further. Fortunately, all the men were in the area and he was able to ask each one, “How do you account for your success?” in each case the reply came with STRONG feeling, “There was a teacher.”

The teacher was still alive, so the professor sought her out and asked the old, but still alert lady what magic formula she had used to pull these boys out of the slums into successful achievement.The teacher’s eyes sparkled and her lips broke into a gentle smile. “It’s really very simple,” she said. “I loved those boys.”

 

Love is everything, the rest is details.

Staying connected to God and love is our highest and often, hardest calling. It’s easy to get caught up in the trappings of a self-centered life. Bogged down and burdened by the “smaller stories” of setbacks within our own lives. But there is always a need outside of us. Our world is crying, collectively the tears of heart-ache, loss, and disillusion. A woman’s love is a powerful force; it can change families, communities and forge empires. A woman’s love can heal the sick, lead the lost and restore the broken.

If love in this world is irrelevant then I am irrelevant.” – Jason Reeves

 

Love returns us to truth.

Never let this world discount your value. Your heart is rare, tender and remarkable. The pain you have suffered is not in vain, it is for a purpose greater than your heart may be able to conceive. When you make walking in love your highest calling, you become rich beyond measure. New life, opportunities and goodness will pursue you daily. The high calling transforms pain into purpose, tears into tenderness, hurt into healing, rejection into forgiveness and dysfunction into clarity.

Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own house. Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next door neighbor…Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting.” – Mother Theresa

 

I am with you on this journey towards personal growth, new life, wisdom and healthier relationships.

Much Love,

Shannon

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