PAIN TO PURPOSE: THE LAST MILE

There’s a song called The Last Mile that the Male Chorus at my church sings. The lyrics say this:

When I’ve gone the last mile of the way I shall rest…

As I’m going through the last week of this twenty-one day detox, I’m reflecting on how well I’ve done so far, but also focusing extra hard on not falling apart. I’m consciously choosing to follow through. I’m doing everything I can to stay alert and pray that I withstand temptation, because this is when it really counts. This is what will prove what I was here for. I’m one plate away from making a home run and I refuse to ruin that.

We are talking about how to make it to the finish line of healing. What do you think that process looks like? What do you think it will feel like? Full transparency, I didn’t think I was ready and I still think I have a long way to go, but I am more fearful of not being able to forgive, not being able to move forward and grow into the woman God is intending me to be. I am very serious about this portion of my life and I know it will propel me in every other area. It begins with me being disciplined with this assignment. I’m almost to the finish line and I won’t quit now.

This post was really short because I am keeping my spirit in tact in this season, but I wanted to share that with you. Whatever race you are running, you are not running alone. I am (He is) right there with you. This is how you make it to the finish line. Your promise is so much greater than your pain. Your purpose is so much greater than your pain. Keep going and find out. This is how you really turn your pain into purpose.

Xoxo, richelle k.

p.s. — I weighed in and I’m down 7lbs. Boom. Consistency and endurance is key. Keep running. Soon, you WILL get to rest.

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Isaiah 40:31