Answered Prayers

Answered Prayers

Perhaps this is a little “out there” but I think I found my life purpose. Maybe not all of it, but I think I have a pretty decent idea. It has nothing to do with work or school, just something personal and more faith-based. Through my humanitarian experiences I have learnt so much and have had the opportunity to work alongside some absolutely incredibly people. But without knowing it, I was (or am) considered to be some people’s answered prayers. Imagine that. I am an answered prayer.

We often do good deeds, whether big or small, it is still an act of kindness. But I think we need to give ourselves some credit. Sure, sometimes we feel really good after doing something nice- and that’s okay. So long as you don’t forget the reasoning behind your actions in the first place. Sometimes I underestimate what I do. Sometimes I think that I am not unique because there are so many other people doing humanitarian work- even better than I am doing. Or sometimes I feel like I am making the slightest difference but it’s never enough. But the reality of it is, I am unique. I am making a difference. And so are you. For those of you reading- you are making a difference just by reading my blog. You are willing to educate yourself on what I am going through and the realities in developing countries. Everybody has their own way of giving and their own way of learning. Be proud of yourself.

One of my best friends, Sarah, recently wrote a blog on tumblr that inspired me. It talks about how we don’t feel worthy when something good comes along and how we compare ourselves to others too often. And it is so true. We need to give ourselves a little more credit because we are all different people and we must learnt to appreciate ourselves. (Feel free to read more; the link is at the bottom of the blog- it is an awesome post!!!)

Now back on track… I’ve come to realize that with such small gestures I am able to be someone’s answered prayer. How amazing is that? If you ask me, that is an incredible gift that I am given and I feel so honoured that God has chosen me to do this for Him. It is truly amazing. During my first house build in the Dominican Republic, the mother of the family said that our team was her answered prayers. I could not stop thinking about it. And still to this day, I think about it. It has inspired me so much.

With that being said, my life purpose… My life purpose is to continue to be people’s answered prayers. The best part about it is that I don’t ask people what they pray for, I literally just do things or come across things that I want to help with. I don’t go looking to be an answered prayer, it just happens. With God’s guidance, nothing is impossible. My mother always told me God brought me onto this earth to help others and I truly believe it. He brought me here to be people’s answered prayers and I encourage each and every one of you to try and be the same. Or at least open yourself up to the idea. It is an incredible feeling to not only know that you are serving God, but to know that you are restoring faith in other people. How amazing is that! I am feeling so inspired and so grateful that my purpose in life is one full of such beauty, hope, and faith. I cannot wait to continue to embrace my purpose throughout the rest of my life and continue to spread love and faith everywhere I go.

Have you ever been someone’s answered prayer? Maybe you have and you just don’t realize it? Take some time to reflect on your life and think about the times you have done something awesome for someone or maybe someone has done something amazing for you. Feels pretty good right? He’s watching over you, always.

Until next time,

God Bless You

Lots of Love,

Bianca

Here is the link to Sarah’s tumblr blog! Check it out :) 

http://inspiredtobeaninspiration.tumblr.com/post/45565086190/when-you-dont-feel-worthy-has-there-ever-been-a