WELCOME
We are founders of the Walk of Purpose Ministry. We co-authored a study called DIVAS of the Divine: How to Live as a Designer Original in a Knock-Off World. To some that may seem like a huge accomplishment but to the two of us it seems like a journey of two women who finally realized we are Designed with a God – given passion and purpose and we did something about it.
Don’t get me wrong… it wasn’t a walk in the park and it hasn’t always been clear to us our true purpose and passion.
Our lives were spinning out of control a few years back…
• I (Donna) went from a valued member of the healthcare industry to changing diapers and mashing veggies into baby food. I adored my new role as mom but I found myself struggling to find value with in my new no-budget, sleep deprived, day-to-day routine. I had to seriously re-evaluate my priorities and purpose.
• I (Sherri) am blessed with organizational skills, creative marketing and teambuilding abilities and these skills made me the go-to girl in the corporate world. These blessing were quickly becoming a curse as I reached overload and burnout. I finally hit the “Easy” button and screamed “no” to the chaos
At this point in our lives God so conveniently allowed our paths to connect. We were serving on our church’s women’s ministry. We soon discovered some real needs of the women in our church. Why? Because we both were in desperate need of these things in our own lives; we needed transparent relationship among other women - REAL GIRLFRIENDS! We needed an environment of encouragement and prayer for one another- REAL FELLOWSHIP! And our biggest need was for other women to speak truth to us in love and hold us accountable to God’s Word – REAL SISTERS IN CHRIST!!
God quickly led us, (note: we were complete strangers) to become accountability partners. Over the years we have laughed, cried, challenged, and encouraged each other to get real with God and with other women in our church. We started teaching women at our own church how to develop and maintain the same type of accountability relationships that fosters REAL SISTERS IN CHRIST! The impact from these classes has been overwhelming. We have discovered for ourselves and witnessed many women who have experienced authentic joy, lasting peace, and real purpose.
One day one of our class members sent us an email that said you should publish this stuff. It is just too good! Attached was information on a book proposal….that was almost 4 years ago…
We are so excited to be able to share this program with you so you can experience the life that the Designer has created for you.
Enough of our story for today…what about your story?
Devoted:
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Individual Insights/Instructions:
What has God designed you for? Are you in need of REAL GIRLFRIENDS, REAL FELLOWSHIP, and REAL SISTERS IN CHRIST?
Via Prayer:
Father, through your provision and your master plan you have designed us for a deep eternal purpose and an unquenchable passion. I pray today that the woman reading this will begin to grasp that concept and choose to start living for you today.
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Friday, January 22, 2010
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