Bishop TD Jakes joined Oprah onstage in St. Louis for Oprah's Life Class Tour. They talked about finding and living your life's purpose. Oprah said that her life purpose was to "live in such a way that people would see and know that God is working through me." She told the audience around the world that her "cup runneth over with blessings" which she wanted to share with everyone. She also said that she wanted everyone to have everything they wanted in life.
The purpose of this life class was to point you in the direction of your life purpose so you could "live the highest and best expression of yourself." Oprah said that when you were finished with this life, you'll know you will have completed what you came here to do.
Many people ask, How do I find my calling? Oprah says, "Let your passion lead you to your purpose."
How do you know what your passionate about? A good indication is something you do where you lose track of time while you're doing it. You're so engrossed in the activity, time flies by. That's your passion.
Both TD Jakes and Oprah repeatedly said that when you move in the direction of your passion, the universe opens up opportunities for you to move your life forward.
Some people asked, What if I don't have a passion? They suggested that you're in transition and you need to get out and be of service. You need to join groups and speak with like minded people. When you get out of your rut by meeting people and getting involved, your passion will resurface for you.
TD Jakes talked about the adversities in our life and not giving up. He said, the more difficult the adversity, the greater the opportunity to be motivated to pursue your passion. He gave an example of a bow and arrow. Adversity is like pulling the arrow all the way back. The rougher the adversity is, the farther you're pulling the arrow back. Eventually, you let it go and it hits its target with intensity. The more pull you had, the more energy behind the bow reaching its intended target. TD Jakes said, "Through adversity your strength and resilience is developed."
He said that many people are pushed into a purpose that doesn't really belong to them. Perhaps an opportunity arose where their help was needed and they became imprisoned in that role when it really wasn't meant to be a long term arrangement. He said some people confuse talent with purpose. He gave the example of himself having some talent playing the piano. He can play but it's not really his purpose.
He taught everyone that passion and purpose are partners. If he had a passion and the talent for playing the piano perhaps that would have been his purpose, but he doesn't. Playing the piano was not his calling. Changing people's lives with his ministry is his passion. As a result of following that passion, his life flows in ways he never could have dreamed of when he was first starting out, broke and hopeful. He said, "Don't stop at where you are as if it's a destination. It may be only the transportation for getting you to your life's purpose. Where you are is the launching pad into the next phase of your life."
How do you know when you are fulfilling your life purpose? TD Jakes says when God is wooing you. There's an inner knowing.
How am I going to make money and support myself if I follow my passion?? People always worry that they won't be able to support themselves financially if they follow their passion. TD Jake says, "When you're not following your passion, you chase your provision. When you follow your passion, your provision chases you."
Great line. How many people do we know who are sought after for their gifts whether they're accountants, doctors, psychics, military professionals, professors or authors?? These are people living their life purpose. When your provision (money) chases you and you have a passion for what you do, it's a good sign that you're living on purpose.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
R. Ann Rousseau writes about metaphysical, spiritual and astrology topics on her blog Explore Beyond the Usual. She is author of the new novel PORTSMOUTH A Love Story Now Available in Print and Ebook on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Smashwords. Follow R. Ann Rousseau on Twitter @RAnnRousseau
Facebook. www.facebook.com/PortsmouthALoveStory
Other Blog Posts by R. Ann Rousseau: Do You Have a Paralzyed Will? Hay House Radio Show Discussion, Enough Already - The Power of Radical Contentment Book Review, Astrological Forecast April 2012, What Do You Really Love to Do? Wishes Fulfilled - Oprah's Super Soul Sunday Discussion with Wayne Dyer, A Facebook Message from a Friend in Spirit, Are You Having a Life Crisis? Do You Know What Integrity Is? Wishes Fulfilled - Mastering the Art of Manifesting Book Review, Authentic Power - Oprah's Super Soul Sunday Discussion, KEM - Sophisticated, Sexy, Soulful and Spiritual, Are You Out of Alignment? Choice Point Book Review, The Middle Lane, Clean Your Mirrors, Three Feet From Gold - Book Review, Do You Need a Most Benevolent Outcome?, We Are All Connected Oprah's Super Soul Sunday Discussion, Release the Anger: Oprah's Super Soul Sunday Discussion, One Big Global Blogging Family, Book Review - Psychic Exploration A Challenge for Science, Hay House Radio's New Show SoundWave A Bit Hit!, Do You Believe in Soul Mates, The Future of Astrology, You Always Had the Power- Oprah's Life Class Discussion, Love Doesn't Hurt - Oprah's Life Class Discussion, The Unconditional Love of Animals-Oprah's Life Class Discussion, Your Life is Whispering to You. Pay Attention. Oprah's Life Class Discussion, The Power of a Second Chance: Oprah's Life Class Discussion, Aging : Oprah's Life Class Discussion, Connecting the Dots- Steve Jobs' Stanford Commencement Speech, The Truth Will Set You Free, Discussion of Oprah's Super Soul Sunday Premiere: The World Beyond, A Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom Moment, Breaking Out the Top Shelf Advice for Rough Times, Eat Dessert First -The Art of Extreme Self Care, Queen of the Law of Least Effort-Seven Spiritual Laws of Success Book Review, The Secret of Instant Healing Book Review, Transforming Fate into Destiny Book Review, Awakening the Lightworker Within Book Review, The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane Book Review, Trust Your Gut Book Review, The Spirit Whisperer Book Review, Astrology for the Light Side of the Brain Book Review, My 9/11 Story, How to Be Inspired Book Review, Infinite Quest Book Review, Biology of Belief Book Review, The Morning Breeze Has Secrets to Tell, The Gentle Way II Book Review, Do You Fear or Respect Mother Nature?, You Can Heal Your Life Movie Review, Hereafter Movie Review, North Wind Blowing -Time for a Change, Presence University, Impossible Situations are Great Opportunities, Do You Have Enough?, Moon Tides Soul Passages Book Review, Compromise with the Varmints! Yankee Doodle Discord Book Review, A Wright Brothers Moment! The Sacred Promise Book Review
Seed Newsvine