PurposeJunky

Hello, my name is Ashley Renae` affectionately known as Miss. Purpose Junky. I am a young woman, a believer, an entrepreneur, radio personality, and servant just to name a few. I am firm, believer, in working hard and being dedicated to everything we set our minds to. So allow me to introduce myself, join me on this journey of self- discovery, empowerment, and encouragement. Many know me and all of the great works that I have been gifted to do but don't know all that I have struggled with, battled, and overcame.

I grew up in a two-parent household, my father a minister and my mother his help-meet. Both serving side by side in ministry. Inspiring me to work and fight for what we believe in. It is because of my father that I serve in the capacity I have the privilege to work in. It is because of their love for people and ministry that I too have that same desire. My drive for ministry has spilled over into my daily walk.

I want to take you on a journey, an experience showing you that all things are possible! 

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In the beginning God knew what we would be doing at this very moment in our lives. Even at birth purpose was already manifesting, but nothing that powerful comes easy. We had to endure life, struggles, temptation, and trials. In order for us to see the potential within. Why do you think a lot of people act funny towards you prior to the major success hitting. People can see the potential that you possess, and because of it they’ll treat you differently. Not even realizing that they are simply pushing you further into the place that God has for you. I causes you to then seek God and what they failed to realize is that you are a warrior. A mighty intercessor one that hears the heart of God and all it took was someone’s misunderstanding to push you. It caused you to reach for your fullest potential in God.

I often times share with my friends and family that your purpose is BIGGER than you. It’s not about us it’s about the assignment and mandate that is attached to our lives. Our task is to be helpers to one another. Your passion fuels your purpose, it add the spice to your desire. As someone who growing up struggled with identifying my purpose, I often asked God why am I here? Why did you create me? Why is it that everyone around me is doing better, why are they accomplishing great tasks. Just like a cake in the oven you have to go through the process, you don’t want to come out to soon. Under processed, unprepared, undeveloped. No story, no testimony.

In time of reflection I think of Jesus,  the ultimate purpose carrier. He came that we might have life and that more abundantly. He came down to redeem us from the power of sins grasp. He freed us, he redeemed us, it was because of him that we now have access to the Father. His purpose was to take on the sins of this world. The sin that was committed by the first Adam in the garden had brought on a multitude of consequences. But it was the blood of Jesus that paid for it all. Redeeming us from the enemy, for we were bought with a price.

Today you may be asking how do I know what it is that I’m supposed to be doing? What is my purpose? I know I’m here to do something but what is it that I should be carrying out?

This past Sunday I was given the opportunity to minister. In my time of prayer, I heard the Lord ever so clearly say "Obedience".

Obedience- The act of obeying: Willingness to obey.

I was originally asked to talk about purpose, something that I talk about frequently on my radio broadcast. I asked the Lord how does Obedience and Purpose tie together? Simple, it's in our obedience that we are able to find our purpose in God. It's in our obedience to God that we are able to identify what it is that we should be doing.

1Now the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.(Jonah 1:1-2) Here the Lord gave Jonah an assignment. He told him to get up and go to Nineveh and preach to the people. For their ways were not pleasing to God and could not be ignored any longer. The assignment was ordained by God himself. When God gives us an assignment it's not up for debate. Just like Jonah sometimes we'll hear a word and then try and do everything that we can to walk away from it. You can run but you can't hide. 3 But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the Lord, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. Jonah decided to get up and leave the presence of the Lord. He got on the ship, paid his fair and went down to the bottom of the boat. Jonah tried everything he could to escape the presence of the Lord. I just want to let you know that you can run but you cannot hide.

Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice 1 Samuel 15:22