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"MY PURPOSE STORY"

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I grew up in Jehovah Witness. Being brought up as a Jehovah witness allowed for me to separate myself from the world. It allowed for me to follow God’s plans for my life. In life, I faced some challenges- up and down mood swings, isolation, breakups. God was with with me through it. I gave my life to Christ during my time in college. In the baptism, I could feel my sins being washed away. I felt that I was given a new slate. So far, God has worked in me to share his good news to people, my family, at work, those on the street. I am happy to do so. It was Him who first shown me love, that I can express it to others. I continue to walk with Christ, and am thankful to do so. I hope this message inspires you to come to him. 

DYAN

KIM



Growing up in a devout Christian family in Colombia, my life was deeply rooted in faith. However, it wasn't until we moved to the USA that I truly understood the profound impact of Jesus on my journey. In the challenges of adapting to a new culture, Jesus became my anchor, providing strength and comfort. Through every transition, His teachings guided me, fostering a-sense of purpose. In moments of doubt, faith became the unwavering thread connecting my Colombian roots to the new chapters in the USA. Through this journey, Jesus has been not just a historical figure but a constant companion, shaping my identity and offering a better life to me and my family 

Follow God’s purpose in your life and you will experience a great life full of peace and joy

NAIMA



It was August 8th 2021 and I had just gone on a 3 day water fast from 6am-6pm each day. I had felt far away from the Lord and knew this would be a way I could get closer to Him. I was finally done with my fast and in my car getting Starbucks and I heard a voice say “leave the faith”. I didn’t have the best relationship with the Lord so I thought it might be Him saying this to me. Later, I found out it was actually the voice of the devil pretending to be God. One thing led to another and this voice kept talking to me, saying no one loved me and that I wasn’t forgiven. I had full on conversations with this voice thinking it was God. I found myself at the top floor of my building while that voice was still talking to me, “you should jump no one loves you. this world doesn’t love you”. I was about to jump when I heard another voice speak to my heart and say “don’t do it, the devil is a liar.” This was finally the perfect voice of the Lord. The Lord kept talking to me through my heart and told me I was forgiven and he repeated it three times. The devil tried to take me out that day, but God saved me just in time. This is only one part of my testimony of the Lord doing great things in my life to this day.
 

TAYLOR

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My testimony about God's goodness and His faithfulness: Waiting on the LORD

I have been waiting on the LORD for a while now and while my circumstances haven't changed as drastically as I had hoped I have learned so much from this season of waiting. Sometimes it's not about waiting for the promise to come to pass but it's the gift of developing intimacy with the LORD while you are waiting and experiencing many trials and tribulations. My faith has been tested, tried and has grown deeper into the love of God.
"Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:11-13

The things of this world can never satisfy us it's only through the love of God in Christ Jesus that we find everlasting joy and peace!

Christie

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SWP Co-Founder

Growing up in a christian household, I always knew of God, I would go to church, pray, lean to him in times of trouble, I said I loved him and I knew he was amazing, a great father. I knew that Jesus was my savior. But did I have a close relationship with him? Did I know about the value of daily repentance, or did I personally read and study his word consistently? Certainly not. It wasn't until the age of 16, that I realized that being a christian is most importantly about building a relationship with God, spending time with him through his word, prayer, worship and repentance of sins. As I kept growing older, I also kept maturing spiritually, and now I can testify that I'm at a deeper level with the LORD. Being a follower of Jesus is not only about reading his word, but we're called to be doers of his word.Also, the beauty of having a relationship with God is that he does not leave us without doing nothing. We each have an assignment. God gives us spiritual gifts and talents to serve others and help growing his Kingdom. I still remember the days when I was in college, where I asked God "What is my purpose? I want to do more for you" I felt like I was caught up in the usual life routine.  I always had a passion for volunteering whether it is at church or at an organization, I also had a passion for writing which led me to start a blog "annchristie.blog" where I started encouraging others in the faith. A few years later, God led me and two other amazing women to start "Shine With Purpose" Podcast and community, where we empower you to step into your God given purpose/calling.  I want to encourage you today that God can use you, you just need to be obedient.  Just like the parable of the talents in the bible, use any gifts and talents  God has given you and multiply it, do not hide them, but use them for his kingdom.
Matthew 22:14 says "Many are called but few are chosen" God call many of us to have that relationship with him and to seek first his kingdom, I encourage you to respond to that call and dwell in his presence. In his presence, there is fullness of joy :)

Johanne

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SWP Co-Founder

I grew up in a Christian family household. As a child I used to go to church every Sunday and reading his word in Sunday school allowed me to have a somewhat knowledge of Him. However, it wasn’t until I turned 18 years old that I found myself developing an hunger for God. I got baptized and I wanted to know more of him and his kingdom. In my freshman year of College, I started asking myself questions about my life and my purpose. I kept thinking to myself there is got to be more to life than just living and seeking after earthly things. I went to church on a Sunday and the pastor was speaking about purpose. And the one verse that Got me and still today it is one the verses of the Bible that always get me back to seek God whenever I need more of him. That verse is Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” I remember thinking so if I surrender and truly seek God with all my heart, I will find God and the answers that I need about my purpose on earth. After that day, I remember going to a quiet place and opening the Bible for the first time in a while and kept pouring my heart in prayer to God. The amount of revelations I found was amazing. When I started reading the word I found out about the many promises of God and I truly got to know the true character of God. I found myself keep wanting more and more of Jesus everyday. His word was feeling my cup and the voids of my heart. I was having quiet times with him daily. My belief of God was no longer limited to the small knowledge of God I knew from hearing my parents speak, or my Sunday school teacher from church growing up. But he also became my God from having a personal relationship with him. I kept getting convicted time after time from reading his word and he transformed me into a new Creation. As the years went by I became more bold in the Faith, and God gave me a platform where I could encourage people and remind them of his mighty power.

If you are reading this today I want to remind you that there is hope in Jesus. And no amount of earthly things can fill you up today. Only Jesus can satisfy your soul! Seek him and you will find him, if you seek him with all your heart.

Be encouraged, Johanne!
 

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