You Were Made For This
By Amy Stolte, Celebration Conference Coordinator
This year's Radiant Conference theme is 'You Were Made For This.' When our team started to plan and ask the Lord what He wanted the ladies coming to Radiant 2025 to experience, Pastor Lori felt it needed to be a message of strength and encouragement. We want to remind everyone, that we were made for a purpose by an intentional and loving God.
If you grew up in church then you're familiar with the verses in Psalm 139:13 - 14, "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful; I know that full well."
We can know we were created by God, the Lord of the universe, but still feel like we're lost or confused about what our purpose is. Have you ever thought, "What was I created for?" or "What is my purpose?" What if what you thought you were created for isn't happening or hasn't come to fruition yet?
You thought you were supposed to attend nursing school, but you couldn't pass the exam? You thought you were made to be a mom, but instead are going through infertility? You thought you were made to be a wife, but instead, you're nearing forty and you're still single? You thought you were made to _____, 'fill in the blank,' but it hasn't happened yet.
What do you do when what you thought you were made for isn't what your life reflects? When this happens, we need to remind ourselves of what we KNOW we were made to do. YOU were made in the image of the most perfect GOD. YOU were made to love those around you. YOU were made to serve our heavenly father! YOU were also made to Stand Out. YOU were made for friendship. YOU were made for this time.
Whether you are where you thought you would be in life, or you feel depleted, empty, and hopeless, like you have nothing else to give, Jesus invites us to come to Him. Matthew 11:28-30, says, "Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and from learn from ME, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My yoke is comfortable, and My burden is light." (NASB)
You are not a mistake; your life has a purpose. Have you felt empty lately? Like you don't know what you're supposed to be doing? Does it feel like life is passing you by? Do you need a reminder of the HOPE we have in Jesus? If this sounds like you, our team has been praying and preparing for you!
Whether you need a reminder of what you were created for or feel like you've been finding your identity in things other than Christ, we believe God is calling us to gather. Join us to be reminded and encouraged about WHAT YOU WERE MADE FOR.
We are excited to invite you to this year's Radiant Conference! There's still time to get your ticket and join us for this amazing event. At Radiant Conference, we'll be reminded of how we serve a God who never leaves us empty. So don't miss out -- we can't wait to see you there!