Shalom Mishpacha (Hebrew for family),
Here is your latest Purpose by Design Blog 👏
Dr. Pamela’s Personal Encouragement and Update:
You are here on Purpose with a purpose by Design, not by default.
Be encouraged this week: your yes, your story, and your life carry purpose.
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BLOG Time - Purpose in Motion
Purpose is not meant to sit still.
God created each of us with intention, assignment, gifts, and influence. Purpose is not only what we dream about. Purpose is what we do with what God has placed in our hands.
James 1:22 says, “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”
Purpose begins with God, but it requires our participation. We are called to hear the Word, believe the Word, and walk it out in obedience.
Sometimes we wait for perfect clarity before we move. We want every answer, every resource, and every detail in place. But God often gives us light for the next step, not the whole staircase.
Psalm 119:105 says, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
That is how purpose often unfolds: step by step, yes by yes, obedience by obedience.
Purpose in motion may look like starting small.
It may look like serving faithfully.
It may look like making the call.
It may look like writing the first page.
It may look like saying yes when staying comfortable would be easier.
Do not despise what looks small.
Zechariah 4:10 reminds us not to despise the day of small beginnings. Small beginnings are still beginnings. A seed may be small, but when it is planted in obedience, watered with faith, and entrusted to God, it carries the potential for harvest.
We often want purpose to look big right away. But purpose often develops in hidden places, faithful places, serving places, and stretching places.
David was anointed long before he sat on the throne. He learned faithfulness in the field before stepping into public leadership. He worshiped, served, protected, and trusted God right where he was.
God does not waste seasons.
The place you are in right now may be part of your preparation. The responsibility in your hands may be part of your development. The people you are serving may be part of your assignment.
Purpose grows through obedience.
This week, ask God, “What is the next step You are asking me to take?”
Not the next ten steps.
Not the entire five-year plan.
Just the next faithful step.
Then take it.
Move with God. Trust His timing. Follow His Word. Stay sensitive to His leading. Keep your heart surrendered and your faith active.
You do not have to have everything figured out to begin walking in purpose. You simply need to obey God with what He has already shown you.
Purpose comes alive when we put faith into motion.
Coming Up Through PHM
PHM is now an affiliate ministry with Faith Leaders Collaborative: www.nationalfaithleaders.com
NEW Website https://purposewithpamela.com/ Thank you AiPostle.com
LinkTree :) https://linktr.ee/purposewithpamela
Purpose by Design Podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/purposewithpamela/episodes/Purpose-by-Design
Two New Life Groups This Fall — online:
Brain Detox Study with Dr. Pamela https://lwcc.churchcenter.com/groups/online-groups/lw-online-brain-detox-study-dr-pamela
Speech and Leadership with Dr. Pamela https://lwcc.churchcenter.com/groups/online-groups/speech-and-leadership-dr-pamela
DCPI Training Event - December
Healing Oils Of The Bible @ Marshmallow Moon Sound Bath - December https://www.marshmallowmoonsoundbath.com/
Vision Board Class @ Marshmallow Moon Sound Bath - January
DCPI
This Week’s Reflection
What is one faithful step God is inviting me to take this week?
“Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.”
Isaiah 60:3
BLESSINGS, 💕 & Purpose,
Dr. Pamela Henkel
Pamela Henkel Ministries