I am here for a reason!

I have been thinking about “why I am where I am.” On a spectrum, I see people doing so many incredible things or doing nothing at all. It amazes me to see people I know so well either doing things that are incredibly positive or those that need some improvement. I was looking at everyone, and then I thought about myself. Where exactly do I fall in on the spectrum? I thought about where I am: I am a college student at one of the most prestigious institutions in the country, I work, I attend church regularly, I pay my tithes and offerings, I strive to be a mentor and community leader, and I focus on spiritual and personal growth. I still wonder “why I am where I am.” Why am I here right now doing all of these things? Where would I be if I wasn’t here? Where will I end up? The answer to all of these questions is – it is for a reason.

I like to believe that everyone, whether they practice a religion or not, believes in some type of spiritual force. It could be God, positive and negative forces that control the world, or science as a spiritual entity. There is some type of spiritual energy that most people believe controls their life. I am a devout Christian; and, I personally believe that God controls the outcomes of my life. I believe he has a master plan and that my future is predestined and ordained. This means God has me where I am because he prepares me for elevation. Though my future is uncertain, I continue to trust in him because I know he has a plan. In other words, I choose to walk by faith, not sight. He did not leave me where I was and hasn’t elevated me because it’s not in the plan. On those days when I feel like giving up and wonder why I am in my current position, I just remember that it is for a reason. I know that God’s plan will elevate me, but in the meantime, I have to do the work to get there.

I no longer compare myself to others. I realized that some are in better positions than me, but some would kill to be in my position. I don’t have to compare myself to others because I am here for a reason. Also, I don’t have to worry about others because their actions are not my concern. I am here because God wants me here. He did not leave me where I was and hasn’t elevated me to a position I am not supposed to have. He is working to prepare me for my more fabulous. When that time comes, I will be ready. I learned that everyone is where they are because God has a purpose for them.

Until next time:

Let God’s light shine within you and through you!