Life goals

I have been thinking a lot about the quote I gave from Erwin McManus...so much that I added it to the top of my blog-which works perfect with my title "The Great Adventure". I originally began this blog back in 2004 when I interned in Alaska and titled it "The Alaskan Adventure". Once I started blogging again, I decided to name it The Great Adventure because I really do feel like life is meant to be lived as an adventure-a GREAT ADVENTURE!! I think that is why this quote has resonated so much with me. That, and the fact that I just feel so restless and there is so much I want to do and get out of life!! I have felt so useless so much of this time-especially when I know there are people that need help out there, and I may not have many funds right now-but I do have time. I am praying right now about where to expend that time. I just feel like I am wasting a lot of time...

I want to live an extraordinary life. I believe we are meant to live that way. God has gifted each one of us with talents, passions, and desires-and I believe we are to use them to our greatest potential and for His ultimate glory. Yet, I think many of us (myself included) let fear or "life" in general hold us back or keep us down. I hate that. God is my guide and with Him all things are possible-why in the world should I listen to the world??!!

I want to start an orphanage or help kids who have been affected by poverty or sickness and have been abandoned for one reason or the other. There are millions out there who do not have food, clothing, shelter, education, or even family. They need the love of Christ. I have that and want to share it with them!

I also want to write a book, record an album, start a photography business, and just help people. I would like to be able to pour myself into people to help them succeed in their goals, too-like a life coach-figuring out their gifts and desires, and spurring them to achieve something greater in this life. I know that all these things will take a lot of work, and I also know with God that ALL things are possible. I really do truly believe that-although sometimes it is hard to get my heart and head lined up to move forward knowing that.

What about you-what are your ultimate desires? What would you like to do if the sky was the limit? I would love to hear-please share! :)