Why Am I Here?

Why am I here? What was I put on this earth to do? There has to be more to life than school, work, and paying bills! Many people find themselves asking themselves these questions. They are confused and are looking for direction. They want to do something more! Something bigger! I am one of these people!

We really have to just let go and let god. Let go of the fact that you aren't where you want to be in life and let god guide you in the direction you need to go. God knows what our roles in this life are meant to be. We must trust God and listen to him when he talks to us. God knows what is in our heart.

Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do; everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:5-6

There is so much I want to do! I want to see the world, while helping other people. When people hear my name, I want them to think, "wow, that girl she is amazing, so considerate and caring!" I want people to look up to me and think highly of me! I want to do as much for other people as I possibly can! I want to inspire and lead others daily. Getting to that point is the real challenge.

Some people are privileged to already have parents or a family member who inspire them. Someone they can follow in the footsteps of and someone who is there guiding them every step of the way. Not everyone can be that fortunate. I have people who have inspired me to be a better person, however they aren't able to guide me in the way I want to inspire others. There are so many ways to help others, it is so hard to pinpoint exactly what you want to do and exactly how you can make that happen. Each community offers different ways to help, however I'm one of those people who want to help more than just my community.

I know what I want to do within my community. I want to mentor underprivileged children and teenagers. I want to tutor them and help them through high school and college and show them that they can do it. They can make it and they can have a better life. I want to see others that think they don't have much to be happy for and don't smile very often; I want to see those people smiling! I know all to well how it feels to not have much to be happy about. Growing up I felt like I was an underprivileged child. My mom did her best as a single mother to support us but it was difficult growing up and sharing a room with all four of my sisters. We were never spoiled and we only received things we needed. My mom tried her best to be the best mother that she possibly could be. However I was always told statistically that the odds would always be against me. I am a first generation college student. No one in my family had ever went to college before myself in 2010. I had no one guiding me at this time and I know how difficult it can be with no guidance. My struggle had set me back a few years and I want to help others in making better decisions and helping them in high school and then assist in transitioning to college life.

However I also want to go outside of my community and make a difference in the lives of others. To me this is the hard part. I don't know how to help; Where to go from here. I plan to on going on a mission trip or a trip to help women and children in third world countries. However I have yet found the opportunity that fits me best and during the right time of my life. I'm trusting that when the time is right God will place the right opportunity right in front of my eyes.

I may not know exactly why I am here or even what my purpose is but I do know i'm here to affect the lives of others and be a positive role model to all others who find themselves looking up to me. To make a difference in the lives of other people who are often overlooked. I look forward to the journey God has sent me on and I look forward in making people smile everyday and making a difference in their lives.

I am currently taking baby steps in the process and am proud to say that I have joined Big Brothers and Big Sisters and I will soon be a Big Sister to an individual whom I look forward to positively changing the life of! So thankful that God brought this opportunity to me and I can't wait to get started!