Purpose in the Pause: Finding Hope in the Waitingનમૂનો

Imagine this: God invites you to pause for a moment and ask Him a simple question: Who are You shaping me to become in this season?

So often, we focus on what we’re supposed to do and how we’re supposed to do it. But what if God’s greatest work in our lives isn’t about the tasks we accomplish, but about the people we’re becoming?

When Abraham waited for God’s promise, those years weren’t wasted. They were formative. God was shaping him into someone who could trust Him fully, even when the path didn’t make sense. And the same is true for us. God is more interested in transforming our character than in fast-tracking our goals.

So how do we discern who God is calling us to be? It starts with prayer and a willingness to listen. Here’s a simple exercise to help:

1. Sketch a simple figure of yourself on a blank piece of paper—nothing fancy, just a visual to represent you.
2. Ask God who He is inviting you to become in this season. Write down the words or traits that come to mind.
3. Reflect on key character traits you feel God highlighting—patience, courage, humility, joy, or others.
4. Pray through the list and narrow it to 3–5 traits that resonate most deeply.

When you know who God is shaping you to be, everything else begins to fall into place. Each challenge becomes an opportunity to grow in those traits. Every season—no matter how fruitful or frustrating—becomes part of His plan to make you more like Christ.

Remember, God’s ultimate purpose for your life isn’t about what you achieve, but about who you are becoming. And in that process, He’s always with you, leading you step by step.

Prayer
“Lord, open my heart to hear who You are shaping me to be. Give me clarity, courage, and joy as I walk this journey with You. Help me embrace the process of becoming more like You.”

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