8 Principles to Pursuing Your Destiny (Part One)

Here are 8 essential principles to pursuing your destiny:

1.    Be Organized- When God inspires you with a vision, write it down. You can use the initial blueprint to remind you of your destiny and encourage you along the journey.

2.    Be Willing to Work/Research – Getting the idea is just the first step. Next comes praying and asking God to lead you the people to talk to in order to find the resources that you need. Be willing to research, read books, and ask questions.

3.    Be Willing to Start Small – My non-profit started off small with very little support. Celebrate small accomplishments and be proud of them! Everything that is big was once small.

4.    Be A Good Steward – Learn to manage the resources that you have – no matter how small they may seem. Don’t complain about what you don’t have. Think creatively and educate yourself. Once God sees you doing something with a little, He will open up doors for you to receive more.

5.    Be Willing to Endure Opposition – Nothing comes without a fight. Be willing to endure criticism from those closest to you. Expect for doors to be closed, for people to doubt your abilities, and for plans to fail. Just because it doesn’t work the first time – doesn’t mean it’s not destined to work at another time.

6.    Be Willing to Give Thanks - Always remember to give thanks for your successes and failures (because they help you grow). You can demonstrate your thankfulness by helping others get where you are. Don’t wait until you have “arrived” to help someone else. Make it a habit of giving back to others, even on a small scale (e.g., mentoring, charitable donations, volunteering) throughout your journey.

7.  Be Willing to Build A Team -  Involve others in your vision. Share responsibilities (make sure you follow up) and share the credit for successes. To grow, you need to be able to multiply your efforts as well as receive the input of others. 

8.    Don’t Doubt God’s Plan for Your Life - Despite how bad things look, trust the dreams God has placed in your heart and keep pursuing your destiny!