Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Inspiration Corner with Sherane Heron



Confession…
     I Neglected My Purpose to Perform

Whether it is through writing, video/film, fashion or public speaking- I have always used creativity to express myself. For the past 15 years, I’ve been an avid “journal-writer” and more recently, my journals have transformed into messages to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. God gives me revelation to comfort me or to comfort someone that I’m praying for. Then He gives me a strategy to share it with the world [2 Corinthians 1:3]. For that reason, I cannot attempt to journal if I’m not receiving revelation knowledge about my own life or the life of someone else. While my purpose of journaling remains the same, my platforms and delivery often change. The moment I started preparing my first article for itsarkeedah.com was the moment I began to transform my purpose of writing these articles into a mere performance.

One may ask, what is the difference between purpose and performance? Purpose is the reason for which something exists and performance is entertainment presented before an audience. Those who operate on purpose aim to please God while those who perform aim to please “man”. The beautiful thing about God is He will place you on platforms that will attract people who desire your purpose. It’s pretty much a “win-win” situation; a performer takes risk after risk hoping to entertain their audience.

Before I started writing this article I asked God what I should write. He instantly replied, “What are you dealing with? Don’t write to accommodate an audience. Just like before, sit with me & allow me to comfort you in your issues so that you can share the information on whatever platform I blessed you with.” I started to seek God to perform a task rather than to simply LIVE and God had to remind me of my purpose. For this reason, this series is entitled “Confessions.” I will share wisdom that I receive from my issues [both past and present] and/or issues of those I pray for in order to enhance the lives of others. 

Below is an inspiring quote by an award-winning singer and now Cover Girl, Janelle Monae. Monae addresses her purpose for wearing her black and white uniform when honored at the Black Girls Rock Awards and states,

When I started my music career, I was a maid. I used to clean houses. My mother was a proud janitor. My stepfather, who raised me like his very own, worked at the post office and my father, was a trash man.  They all wore uniforms and that’s why I stand here today, in my black and white, and I wear my uniform to honor them. This is a reminder that I have work to do. I have people to uplift. I have people to inspire. And today, I wear my uniform proudly as a Cover Girl. I want to be clear, young girls, I didn’t have to change who I was to become a Cover Girl”.


Remember, platforms must adapt to purpose and not vice versa. Continue to fulfill your God-given assignments DAILY and expect many doors will open enabling you to share your purpose with the world. Don’t make my mistake and neglect your purpose to perform.

-From Sherane’s Closet To Yours
Twitter: @SheranesCloset




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