In November, the doors to the nonprofit organization where I had been employed as Director of Marketing closed. Truthfully, even at the very moment the decision was made, I exhaled a sigh of relief. God had given me a graceful exit and much needed time to rest and regroup from a very tough year. I recognized I had the rare gift of time to search, seek, and pray honest, raw prayers for God’s guidance for my life. I knew I couldn’t waste it. I began taking tiny steps of faith, not forcing anything by my own efforts. I wholly trusted Him and not my abilities, my contacts, my make-things-happen energy. Immediately, I found GOD putting solid ground beneath my feet EVERY step I took.
One of those steps was a blurb in a church bulletin listing the spring Bible Studies available. I have always envied the ladies who had their Wednesday morning studies. I was finally going to be part of that group. I chose Woman on a Mission led by Linda Slaton – a study devoted to helping women find their life’s purpose. I was out of work…or the more PR savvy term “transitioning”. I dare say -the timing was perfect – a divine coincidence.
Participating in Woman on a Mission is one of the very best decisions I have ever made. Not only did Woman on a Mission give me reason to put pen to paper for those ever nagging questions: What are my talents? What are my dreams, wants, passions? Why did I have these life experiences? God, why did you make me? It gave me concrete answers through the evaluation tools used of my gifts, strengths, personality. ( I LOVE me some personality tests) I have learned now how to focus my time, efforts, talents, treasure in a way that I may experience my greatest joy and God’s heart would smile. I have found significance for which my heart has longed. In the next few weeks, I will tell you more about my “mission” and I hope to share the incredible work God is doing in my life and the lives of my classmates/ new friends. Tomorrow night we will celebrate our accomplishments and each share our personal mission statements. I couldn’t be more inspired by our teacher and the study author Linda Slaton…and by my small group. Linda, Jennifer, Ginny, Deborah, Laura, Leigh Anne, Lou Anne, and Stephanie – You are women who have changed my life. I can’t wait to see the difference you will make in the world. You have already made such difference to me.
So, dear readers, consider yourself warned – there are several of us…and we are Women on a Mission.
If you would like more information about participating or hosting this Bible study, please contact Linda Slaton at at 501-224-7171 or click here.
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