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Have you ever felt a little lost? Have you ever wondered what your God-given purpose really is?<\/p>\n

A few months ago, that\u2019s\u00a0how I was feeling\u2014lost and wondering about my purpose. Then, an amazing opportunity came my way. It was a dream come true, and I was excited! I was going to have the opportunity to pursue my heart\u2019s desire, and I couldn\u2019t wait to dive in.<\/p>\n

But soon afterward, it became quite obvious that the timing was not right. I felt overwhelmed by the monumental task that was in front of me, and anxiety overcame me. Suddenly, I knew this opportunity was not quite right, and God was clearly asking me to\u00a0wait<\/em>.<\/p>\n

At first, I was very disappointed. \u201cWait, Lord? Why? This is my heart\u2019s desire!\u201d But in reality, I was struggling in my health. I was worn down and worn thin. And in God\u2019s wisdom, He was telling\u00a0me to\u00a0wait<\/em>, because this was not the best time to add one more thing to my plate.<\/p>\n

Even though I was disappointed at this realization, through God\u2019s invitation to wait, I received a profound amount of grace to say no.<\/p>\n

For God alone my soul waits in silence.\u201d \u2014Psalm 62:1<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I still wondered about my purpose, but\u00a0my heart began to settle into waiting.<\/p>\n

Then, I received my third health diagnosis in one year. On the day of the news, my heart sank. \u201cI just want to feel normal. I just want enough energy to be a good wife, mom and friend,\u201d I prayed to the Lord. I felt sorry for myself, because I couldn\u2019t keep up with everything on my to-do list. I felt discouraged when I fell behind on my deadlines. I tried so hard to live a \u201cnormal\u201d life, but I was running myself ragged.<\/p>\n

As I sat in the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, I asked God for an audible message\u2014a message that would clearly tell me what to do. \u201cWhat is your purpose for me, Lord?\u201d As I sat in the silence, gazing at Jesus in the Holy Eucharist, a wave of peace rested upon me. I realized that God already gave me a message and a purpose. And that was to\u00a0wait<\/em>.<\/p>\n

But as for me, I will look to the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.\u201d \u2014Micah 7:7<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Have you ever felt a little lost? Have you ever wondered what your God-given purpose really is? A few months ago, that\u2019s\u00a0how I was feeling\u2014lost and wondering about my purpose. Then, an amazing opportunity came my way. It was a dream come true, and I was excited! I was going to have the opportunity to pursue my heart\u2019s desire, and I couldn\u2019t wait to dive in. But soon afterward, it became quite obvious that the timing was not right. I…<\/p>\n

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