In the first two parts of finding your purpose in life, we discussed the importance of having vision and passion and knowing how each of those contributes to your purpose. The third ingredient in finding your purpose in life is your giftedness. In spiritual terms, your giftedness is given to you divinely and is used to help the body of Christ.
Sometimes there is confusion between talents and gifts. What is important to realize is that you can use both talents and gifts to find your purpose in life. Or sometimes God is transforming one of your talents into a gift to be used to advance the kingdom, but you can also use your talents and gifts together for business. For example, you may be in the field of sales in your business and you may be talented in your ability to persuade. But you may also have the spiritual gift to discernment. This is a great combination in business because you can read people much better than someone just having the talent to persuade.
You know you are working “OnPurpose” when you are impacting others around you in a positive manner and they are growing and gaining energy from you. You know you are working towards your purpose when you find fulfillment and energy from what you do. Even though your occupation can be stressful, you will be surrounded with a sense of peace and accomplishment throughout the day knowing that God is using you and using your situation, talents and gifts to help others succeed.
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