877 Anointed, Now What?

So now you know, you’re anointed (episode 876). Indeed, you are chosen and divinely empowered to do good in your life. It doesn’t all have to come from you, your true source is the Holy Spirit dwelling within you. That’s why you can do what you can do. That’s where the energy comes from. That’s where the creativity comes from. That’s where the right words at the right time come from. That’s where the patience comes from. It’s your anointing by the Almighty to do that which is natural to you, but on a supernatural level. But here’s the thing about being anointed, it doesn’t make it easy. We foolishly assume walking in our anointing will mean it’s an easy stroll with little effort … and we would be sorely wrong. Being anointed would instead mean questioning every step you take along the way, wondering if you’re doing it right. It would mean battling the little voice inside that continually tells you you’re not good enough. It would mean being attacked by the inner critic that tells you you’re a fraud and imposter. It would mean sometimes being tricked into giving less than your best effort and then feeling shame and regret over it. But then, after all this, it means you are strengthened and empowered to get up the next day and try again. And that’s just the crazy crap going on inside your head … let’s talk about what goes on around you. When you’re anointed does that mean everyone else recognizes it? Does that mean others celebrate what God is doing in your life? Does that mean success follows you everywhere you go? Oh girl, if that’s what you’re waiting on to confirm your anointing, you’re surely going to miss it. Others often don’t recognize God’s gifting in your life because they’re too busy trying to compete with it. They’re threatened by it, so they attack it. Anointing doesn’t mean instant success, it means surviving the attack against all odds and somehow having the strength to keep going. It means slow progress and hard climbs. It means gradual increase after a series of setbacks. It means discovering God’s unmatched ability to use all things for good, even the unimaginably bad things. Just because you are chosen and divinely equipped, does not mean it will be easy for you. Don’t confuse ease with purpose. Purpose is not easy. Purpose is a life-long pursuit of resisting the temptation of the easier way, and instead opting for the way with greater impact. Purpose is digging deep and diving in. Purpose is wholeness that comes first from brokenness. Purpose is trusting hard seasons will pass, and good seasons won’t last forever, so make the most out of each one. If you’re seeking ease, you will miss the anointing on your life. If you’re seeking comfort, you will forfeit the power God has offered you. Living up to the potential the Almighty has put within you will require more grit and consistency than you even believe possible for you at this point. But remember, our God is the God of the impossible. Daily He will strengthen you to do that which you still believe is impossible. Why? Because you’re anointed. I now know I’m anointed. Anointed to do this. Anointed to write and speak and share. Anointed to bring light and joy and life to your mornings. Anointed to be energetic and slightly ridiculous enough with the crazy crap that comes out of my mouth to keep you listening. But let me tell you, it’s not easy. If you only knew the voices in my head when I sit down every morning to write. Voices that try to convince me I’m too sleepy. Voices that tell me I’ve run out of things to share. Voices that tell me this is useless and I’m wasting my time. Voices that tell me I’m a fool and pretty soon everyone else will figure that out too.