Have you ever been on a
bus and sat next to someone with headphones on? The music blares in their ears
and they seem to be unaware of everything and everyone around them. It becomes
even more apparent when they begin to hum or sing along to whatever is playing
in their ears. I’ve met a few exceptional people who manage to stay on key, but
the vast majority are usually blissfully unaware of how flat or sharp they
sound, and listening to them can be quite hilarious! Well, my husband often happens
to be on the receiving end of my not-so-good singing when I have my
ear phones on, but at that moment, I have not a care in the world. I lose myself in the music, and let it take me away! It is such an amazing feeling.
As I think about my journey, I can’t tell you how
many times I have fallen victim of being distracted by people; either by their
words or even their achievements. I have sometimes been so overwhelmed when I
look around and see people realize their dreams, one
by one. Those are the times I wrack my brain, wondering why day in and day out
I pour my heart into things and the
results remain slow in coming.
People have often looked at me and not understood
why I do what I do, they way I do it. With only the best of intentions they have tried to offer me alternative
formulas on how I should build my career and my life in general. But you see, God has given each one of as a
vision that is so unique one from the other. There are times
in pursuit of our dreams that no one will understand what we are after; it may
seem so far-fetched, or look like you’re chasing after the wind, but just
because people cannot see what you are working towards, just because they do
not understand your vision, does not mean that God did not give it to you; and
if He did, this one thing I know for sure: He watches over His Word to perform
it.
I may still be a long ways from becoming all I
want to be, but I have faith. Faith that is sometimes so small, but very
powerful nonetheless, and it keeps pushing me forward even in the face of disbelief
and antagonism. Therefore I am choosing to put my headphones on, and shut the
noise out. I am making a conscious decision to pay attention to my vision, my
dreams and my call, knowing that as I do so, God will help me define my mission
and give me grace to keep running the race. I will keep on dancing to my own
beat- the one that God designed me for. I choose to embrace my path and be
grateful for being here at this moment in time. I would have hoped to be
further by now, but I see traces of God’s faithfulness all around me.
In the big and small breaks I am reminded that big
doors swing on little hinges. I cherish my starting place and honor the humble,
very tedious beginnings. I am eternally grateful even for lessons learned
albeit through lots of pain and struggle. I know beyond any shadow of doubt
that He who began a good work in me will make it all worthwhile.
Finding your rhythm, your purpose and your song is
your ultimate gift back to God- learning that you are not here by chance, but
for a very special and unique role that only you were designed to play.Go on, and put your headphones on, block out the
noise…the discouragement and distraction and keep on singing…keep on moving!
Kambua M.
