Episode 7
07 | What Do You Seek? A Conversation with Jesus about Your Purpose
Finding your purpose can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, but what if I told you it’s more about asking the right questions and opening your heart to God? Today, we're diving into the incredible journey of self-discovery and understanding your unique mission as a woman of faith. We’ll explore how our thoughts and feelings shape our actions, guiding us toward the results we genuinely desire. I’ll share my own journey from feeling lost to confidently walking in my calling, all while keeping God at the center of it. Get comfy and let’s embark on this divine adventure together—because you’re not just here to exist; you’re meant to shine!
I pray that this episode blesses and encourages you!
Michelle
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When we truly uncover what we want, it helps drives our thoughts, our feelings and our actions which leads us to our desired result.
Speaker A:So our thoughts cause how we feel and how we feel.
Speaker A:It dictates what action or lack of actions that we take.
Speaker A:With that being said, I want to start working on your thoughts and feelings so that we can get you taken daily positive action towards your purpose.
Speaker A:If you're ready to break free from stuck, gain clarity and take steps towards discerning your unique purpose, all while following God's guidance to become the person he created you to be.
Speaker A:If so, you're in the right place.
Speaker A:Hello, I'm Michelle, a Catholic discernment mentor and spiritual coach who went from lost and questioning my purpose to confident in my unique calling using a Catholic based strategy that places God and the Catholic faith at the center.
Speaker A:Are you ready to dive in, grab your pen and notebook and get comfy, Open your heart and mind and invite God in as we get ready to become who God created you to be.
Speaker A:Let's do this.
Speaker A:What if the key to discovering your true purpose isn't about finding the right answer, but simply just opening your heart and asking the one question that can change everything?
Speaker A:What do you seek?
Speaker A:Today we'll explore how an open, honest conversation with God can guide you closer to your unique mission and help you take meaningful steps towards the life that you truly are called to live.
Speaker A:One of the first things that I did on my journey was to just open my heart to God.
Speaker A:I had an open and honest, honest conversation with him and this started really to help me move forward on my journey to living my purpose and my mission that I was called to do.
Speaker A:He started answering me and guiding me on his path to my unique purpose that I was called to do.
Speaker A:I want to help guide you on your journey and not waste time.
Speaker A:This may not seem like you're moving forward, but you are.
Speaker A:When we truly uncover what we want, it helps drive our thoughts, our feelings and our actions which leads us to our desired results.
Speaker A:Our thoughts that cause how we feel and how we feel.
Speaker A:It dictates what action or lack of actions that we take.
Speaker A:With that being said, I want to start working on your thoughts and feelings so that we can get you taken daily positive action towards your purpose.
Speaker A:I know that's what you want.
Speaker A:I know you have the desire in your heart of seeking your purpose.
Speaker A:You're listening to me faithfully every week and I am truly grateful you are moving forward and closer to living your purpose, your mission that God created you for.
Speaker A:Let's start Reflecting on your thoughts and getting closer to clarity on your unique purpose.
Speaker A:God.
Speaker A:He wants to know your desires.
Speaker A:He delights and he wants to hear desires like a wonderful friend wants to know.
Speaker A:In John chapter 1:38 we see Jesus asking some of his first disciples, what do you seek?
Speaker A:I invite you to just open your heart and have a genuine honest conversation with Jesus.
Speaker A:He is looking at you right now with loving eyes and he's asking you the same thing.
Speaker A:Insert your name.
Speaker A:What do you seek?
Speaker A:He knows what you want, but he wants to hear it from you.
Speaker A:What is stirring in your heart.
Speaker A:Just embrace that Holy Spirit and Jesus nudging you.
Speaker A:What do you really want now?
Speaker A:Not what your spouse wants, not what your kids want, but what do you truly want?
Speaker A:Are you wanting to seek your purpose?
Speaker A:Do you feel like you even have a unique purpose that God created you for?
Speaker A:Are you finding that you're called for something greater or you're supposed to be doing more?
Speaker A:Do you feel like you're meant for more and you're searching for your purpose that you're called to do?
Speaker A:Just allow yourself to open up and search deep within your soul for what you want.
Speaker A:And do not worry about the resources that you'll need.
Speaker A:God will provide those for you.
Speaker A:Just let your imagination run free and open your heart to God.
Speaker A:Jesus.
Speaker A:He's always waiting for you to speak from your heart.
Speaker A:That's all he truly wants.
Speaker A:There's no need to fear judgment.
Speaker A:He will not judge you.
Speaker A:Just answer honestly.
Speaker A:He already knows the desires that are in your heart.
Speaker A:Jesus is listening.
Speaker A:Listen to Jesus very words in Matthew 7:7.
Speaker A:Ask and it will be given you.
Speaker A:Seek and you will find.
Speaker A:Knock and and it will be open to you.
Speaker A:For everyone who asks receives and he who seeks finds.
Speaker A:And to him who knocks it will be open.
Speaker A:Just speak from your heart.
Speaker A:Just tell him what you want.
Speaker A:I just cannot stress that enough.
Speaker A:Be open and honest to God and God will reveal his guidance and answer.
Speaker A:We see that Jesus telling us in his word that seek and you will find.
Speaker A:When you seek for your purpose, Jesus will provide you with your purpose.
Speaker A:He will open the door for you to be sent out.
Speaker A:You can journal over this and in fact I encourage you to do this exercise after listening to this episode or if you feel the Holy Spirit's just calling you to pause, start opening your heart to Him.
Speaker A:Do that.
Speaker A:Let the Holy Spirit guide you.
Speaker A:We're taking time out of your busy day for you.
Speaker A:I see you.
Speaker A:I know you're just pouring your heart out to taking care of your little ones.
Speaker A:Keeping up with the housework and not allowing time for yourself because you're just drained from the day.
Speaker A:But we're going to do this for you and for God.
Speaker A:To help you open your heart up and truly seek what you desire.
Speaker A:We'll do a guided meditation together.
Speaker A:This will really help you to really answer Jesus and take that time and feel comfortable in a nice environment and setting for you.
Speaker A:I want you to find a comfortable place free of distractions and a place just to allow yourself to think and in the quiet.
Speaker A:And if you're unable to start this conversation with God right now, then just listen through this to help you really start.
Speaker A:It'll help you pondering what you really want want.
Speaker A:Then just re listen to this when you're ready to give this time to yourself and to God.
Speaker A:Promise me though, you will give yourself this time and for God.
Speaker A:I want to hear it.
Speaker A:I promise Michelle.
Speaker A:Okay, let's begin.
Speaker A:You can just close your eyes and just speak to Jesus or you may want to spend this time just journaling to God as you have this conversation with Him.
Speaker A:I have done this both ways and it's been beneficial for me actually for both ways.
Speaker A:This time is your time between you and Jesus.
Speaker A:I am just the mediator guiding you to truly help you out and help you to be open with Jesus with what you seek, what those desires are in your heart.
Speaker A:So let's prepare to meet Jesus.
Speaker A:Let's quiet your heart and mind.
Speaker A:Let go of and forget of all the chaos.
Speaker A:Just take a few deep breaths in and out.
Speaker A:Okay, I want you to go to your favorite spot that you like to meet Jesus.
Speaker A:Take in the calming environment around you.
Speaker A:You sit down and you start to see Jesus coming.
Speaker A:You see him smiling and he's so happy to see you.
Speaker A:Let him join you and wait for him to speak to you first.
Speaker A:Just lift up your heart looking into his face.
Speaker A:Look into his eyes.
Speaker A:Just wait.
Speaker A:Let him speak to you first.
Speaker A:What is he saying to you?
Speaker A:How do you feel after chatting for a little bit back and forth, Jesus, he looks upon you with his loving eyes and a big smile and he asks you, what do you seek?
Speaker A:What do you truly want?
Speaker A:Not what others want, but I'm asking what do you want?
Speaker A:And search your name.
Speaker A:Open up your heart to him and let him in.
Speaker A:Tell him what you truly desire.
Speaker A:Just pour it out to Him.
Speaker A:Don't hold anything back to help guide you in your time together.
Speaker A:Tell him your thoughts and your feelings around your purpose.
Speaker A:Are you wanting to seek your purpose?
Speaker A:Tell him.
Speaker A:Tell him if you're ready and you're wanting to seek your purpose.
Speaker A:Perhaps right now, do you feel like you even have a unique purpose that God created you for?
Speaker A:Let him know so he can send the Holy Spirit to help you to trust and to learn that you have a unique purpose that he is waiting to send you on when you're ready.
Speaker A:Are you finding that you called for something greater or you're supposed to do more?
Speaker A:Do you feel like you're meant for more and you're searching for your purpose that you're called to do?
Speaker A:Take this time right now as he is next to you.
Speaker A:Just pour your heart out to him and tell him what you want.
Speaker A:Do not hold back.
Speaker A:God designed you and truly knows you.
Speaker A:He knows what is in your heart and the desires that he has placed there.
Speaker A:Pause this if you need more time.
Speaker A:If not, I invite you to open your eyes or place your pen down if you're journaling.
Speaker A:I want you to self reflect and take note of how you feel.
Speaker A:Are you happy?
Speaker A:Are you excited?
Speaker A:Do you feel at peace?
Speaker A:What feelings came out during this time with Jesus?
Speaker A:Write those feelings and thoughts down that you experienced with your time with Jesus.
Speaker A:Alright, so to recap, I want you to take a pause from all the noise and busyness from your day and the chaos.
Speaker A:Just take the time to pause and genuinely open your heart up to God.
Speaker A:Have an open and honest conversation with God about your desires and your feelings and especially about your purpose.
Speaker A:Remember, God wants to know what you seek and he's waiting to hear from you.
Speaker A:Identify your own desires, not others expectations.
Speaker A:Clarity on what you seek.
Speaker A:It'll align with your thoughts, your feelings and your actions, bringing you closer to your purpose in God.
Speaker A:And you want to pay attention and notice your emotions during your time together with God in your conversation.
Speaker A:And the big thing I want to take away from our conversation is that you need to spend time reflecting on what you seek.
Speaker A:Invite Jesus in during this process.
Speaker A:He delights in talking with you and hearing your desires.
Speaker A:The things that are just weighing on your heart.
Speaker A:This is key to help you gain clarity on your purpose and grow closer with God.
Speaker A:Let us pray in the name of the Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
Speaker A:Amen.
Speaker A:Jesus, you know what is on our hearts.
Speaker A:You know our thoughts, feelings and what troubles us.
Speaker A:Help us and guide us on this journey to seeking out our desires.
Speaker A:I know you delight in spending time with us in conversation and especially what is weighing on our hearts.
Speaker A:I pray that you will help this beautiful soul dig deep down inside to help her.
Speaker A:Answer her question that you have for her.
Speaker A:What do you seek?
Speaker A:May she discover that she has a unique purpose, a mission that you are calling her to, that she finds it in her heart to live it out in glory for you and your kingdom.
Speaker A:Amen.
Speaker A:Knowledge is power, but true change happens only when we pair it with consistent daily action.
Speaker A:We cannot gain clarity if we're not taking daily action to help us move forward.
Speaker A:And you promised me earlier.
Speaker A:I didn't forget.
Speaker A:You promised.
Speaker A:So I want you to take this time for yourself and for God to just journal over what you want and what do you seek?
Speaker A:Just please spend at least 10 minutes a day for the next week until we meet up for our next conversation.
Speaker A:Just find a comfortable place.
Speaker A:I got goosebumps.
Speaker A:The Holy Spirit is truly wanting me to get this out to you.
Speaker A:I heard.
Speaker A:Sorry, side note, I heard from a priest, actually a couple priests that actually have said that when you feel goosebumps, that is like, you know, the Holy Spirit.
Speaker A:And I get this a lot, a lot of times in conversations with other people when I'm talking about the work that I'm doing, the helping the people, helping Catholic women, you know, find their purpose.
Speaker A:And I.
Speaker A:When I talk about it, so passionate.
Speaker A:And I know I'm on the right path because I get goosebumps.
Speaker A:And I'm truly getting them all over my body right now as I'm helping you out and doing your homework.
Speaker A:So I believe the Holy Spirit is really coming through and helping me out with you on this.
Speaker A:Let me just back up.
Speaker A:Since the Holy Spirit chose to confirm with me that I'm helping you guys out, this is truly what he wants you guys to do.
Speaker A:So I want you to take the time for yourself and for God to journal over what you want and what do you seek?
Speaker A:Please spend at least 10 minutes a day for the next week until we meet up for our next conversation.
Speaker A:I want you to find a comfortable place that's just free of distractions and a place to allow yourself to think, open your heart up, and have that honest conversation with Jesus.
Speaker A:Answer him.
Speaker A:What do you seek?
Speaker A:I would love for you to share inside the Facebook community what breakthrough you had from this exercise.
Speaker A:And remember, my beautiful sister in Christ, that God uniquely created you for a purpose.
Speaker A:You were made to do great things.
Speaker A:God is within you, and you will not fail.
Speaker A:Thank you so much for joining me today.
Speaker A:I pray that today's episode blesses and encourages you.
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Speaker A:I look forward to continuing this journey with you.
Speaker A:God Bless.
