I remember growing up in the projects in Poughkeepsie, New
York and thinking to myself that I was not destined to live my entire life in
the slums. I had this innate sense that I was created for something more and my
life would be so much greater than my environment indicated. I always had this
feeling that I was going to accomplish great things. I dreamed big, kept myself
motivated, worked hard, and eventually I was able to see glimpses of my
greatness manifest; further confirming that I was destined for a life that wasn’t
average, small, or ordinary. I was destined for greatness.
What I know for sure is that God will always get His way. If
you’re destined for greatness, He won’t let you feel comfortable with living a
life of mediocrity. He’ll do everything in His power to see to it that His
purpose for your life is revealed. Below are some of the signs that God shows
you that you’re destined for greatness.
1. Other people can see it.
Mathew and Tina Knowles have mentioned several times in
interviews that they always knew Beyonce was going to be a star. Michael
Jackson’s parents said similar things about him – I don’t recall them ever
saying that about Tito. I’m just saying. When you have a huge calling on your
life, people can sense it. There are things people see about you that you don’t
even see right now. But, if someone ever tells you were created for greatness,
you’d better believe them! God often sends confirmation through other people.
2. You’re not like your friends and family.
Some of the world’s greatest people were the outcasts and
black sheep of their families. You have to remember, everybody’s not great, it’s
a rare characteristic. That said, great people are unlike everyone else; they’re
different. And they have to be. If God has a special assignment and calling on
your life, you have to be the type of person who doesn’t have a problem being by
yourself, leaving your friends and family, and finding your own way through
life. God wants to get you alone because He has special plans for your life;
plans that will guide you into your greatness! It’s no coincidence you feel separate
from everyone else – you’re supposed to be.
3. You have dreams and visions.
I’m a dreamer. Literally. I have a journal of over 200
dreams that I’ve had over the last three years. God speaks to me through my
dreams; and, when He does, it’s almost always to give me some type of clue
about my destiny. In the Bible, people who were destined for greatness always
received some divine guidance from God through visions and/or dreams: Joseph,
Moses, Abraham, Jacob, and the list goes on. God had to communicate with these
people in a method that was clear, concise, and undeniable because their
destines were extremely important and significant. When you’re destined for
greatness, God will send you dreams and visions – it’s your job to pay
attention.
4. You can feel it.
Sometimes you just know deep down that you’re destined for
greatness. You’ve felt this way for a long time and it’s an unshakable feeling.
It’s a feeling that makes you feel uneasy with being average and doing average
things with average people. You have to listen to that. It’s your spirit’s way
of leading you towards your destiny. God created you for greatness – and deep
down you know it! Listen to that and never deny it.
5. You’re attracted to great things.
When you’re destined for greatness, you’re attracted to
greatness. It doesn’t surprise me that you’re reading my blog – you were
attracted to my greatness. We attracted each other. If you were a loser, you’d
be attracted to other losers. See where I’m going with this? It’s no mistake or
coincidence that you’re attracted to great things. Great things are in your
future; your current situation probably doesn’t reflect it right now, but it’s
there! So continue to dream big, think big, and seek big. It’s who you are and
were created to be. If you can see it, you can achieve it. Whatever you’re
seeing is attainable for you. You have to know this.
All these things, these signs, work together to push you
towards your destiny and to continue to feed that feeling inside you that says you’re
created for greatness. The key is to not ignore it. God is talking to you and
trying to push you towards that which He created you for. You have to believe
that. You have to be sensitive to it. Keep your eyes and ears open. God is
speaking to you about your destiny. Are you listening?
With Love,
11 comments
Awesome Mrs. Green, you truly are a blessing to many. Never stop.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rody! As long as I'm alive, I will continue to strive.
DeleteWow! I needed to read this. I definitely relate to the feeling of knowing your great. The challenge comes when you don't know how to channel all of your greatness. I'm still a work it progress. I know I can...I know I can...and I will, it's in OUR blood.
ReplyDeleteIndeed it is in our blood! I was just telling a family member that. Knowing what's in our blood should provide fuel for our greatness.
DeleteThank you.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Aesop. Thank you for reading and sharing my blog!
DeleteWow I can relate to this 100 percent.
ReplyDeleteWould love to know more about my destiny and what God has planned for my life. Beautiful woman of God , Thank you for allowing God to use you as a vessel to help others
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading my blog, Mike. I pray God will begin to show you your purpose and destiny. Chances are, He's already been showing you. Look around, listen to your life, keep seeking God and I guarantee you you'll discover it.
DeleteWith love,
Quan Lanae Green
This is incredibly beautiful sis! I felt you on such a deep deep level, God truly is the best of planners...I truly hope my greatness will be achieved one day..Amen
ReplyDeleteYour greatness will absolutely be achieved one day. Keep pushing, sis. You were born for this.
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