Do you know your God-given identity? No, I mean do you truly know? If you had asked me this question back in college or even at the start of my Master’s program, I knew exactly who I was…so I thought.

From the time we are young, we’re taught that education is the only way to have a thriving life. As we leave high school we’re handed a catalog of careers to choose from in hopes that they will lead to promising careers and plump paychecks.

Have you ever wondered about how you could go about designing a fulfilling and purpose-driven life? There’s so much out there about living on purpose, but what does that really mean and more importantly, how can we actually go about doing it?

I’m pretty sure that whoever said life is a balancing act was preacher, because that is a word right there! Most of the time, I feel like I’m gracefully trying to stick the balance beam routine of life. I’m sure that you can relate to my struggle.

My whole entire life I’ve always craved some form of stability. I crafted my plans to support a life of comfort and what I thought to be safe and sound living. How many of us go about life striving to do the same - to create a life of comfort and tradition?  I would base my plans on what I could see and know to be “wise” or "true," but of course God was calling me to everything but that.

What is it that lights you up? What do you find yourself constantly researching or obsessing over? Nine times out of ten, the things that you find yourself drawn to are your passions. They are the things that you have an intense likeness and desire for.  While you may have something you are passionate towards, it’s important that you don’t confuse it with your purpose. Your passions will serve as tools in carrying out your purpose.

Wouldn’t we all just love to land the perfect job? The perfect career with the perfect boss and co-workers. While some of us may be living that dream, for most of us, it’s a figment of our imagination. 

Every now and then, it’s good to take a personal inventory of where you are in your career. No matter if you’re looking to apply for a new job, transitioning careers or wanting to climb the corporate ladder, it’s good to know how you can make the most out of your talents and opportunities. One of the ways you can analyze those talents and opportunities is by conducting a SWOT analysis. 

At the core of us, we all have something that pushes us forward. It consists of what lights us up and gives us passion. It’s what’s known as our calling aka our purpose. Your purpose is the thing that you are called to do.