The Dangers of Over-Glamorizing Purpose | How to truly find your purpose

#christianmotivation #purpose
We'll discuss how to really find your purpose, the dangers of over-glamorizing purpose, how to stop comparing your purpose to others and find peace in your season.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:34 The Over-glamorization of Purpose
01:38 Comparison
02:18 My personal testimony
06:34 Living a surrendered life
07:25 Matthew 16:24-25
08:52 What it means to follow Christ
09:55 Isaiah 43:6-7
10:01 Managing hidden frustration and comparison
10:36 Why do you really want a platform?
12:04 Feeling like you're not enough
17:57 Prayer

[@mimismegalife4976]

I am a 60 year old widow. I thought when my husband died 5 years ago that I would be able to serve the LORD and help in the church. That did not happen at all. I have been busy with my daughters and grandchildren financially, spiritually, emotionally and socially. They are my ministry and I have been single and not dating anyone. I pray 🙏 whatever You want me to do I will do LORD.

[@kyliajackson]

Im so glad!

[@MsLady-ok5nr]

Amen ❤

[@malishamckoy2613]

Thank you for sharing your testimony.

[@shantiwanti_]

I just want you to know how much of a blessing you truly have been. I am so thankful I came across your channel. For the longest I’ve been struggling with knowing/figuring out what my purpose is. And you’re absolutely right, my purpose is to serve God. We tend to make things more complicated than it should be. So again, thank you for bringing me closer to Christ. God bless you ❤

[@kyliajackson]

Im so glad I could help!

[@Greatboldness]

"We were not made for our own glory." This discourse for the kingdom is so NEEDED. Social media certainly painted a picture that we've allowed to trump the word of God. This is a realigning word. I had a rude awakening when I entered this transition season and realized it was not the experience others were sharing. Them bold dangerous prayers really do let God put it in that work on us lol. Such poignant points were made.

[@kyliajackson]

Heavy on the dangerous prayers! They are so important.

[@tjiarrikapayne2251]

Thank you for this message!!! I prayed for a job only to support myself and my family but every time I get a “job” I feel unfulfilled but I know if I don’t have income my family don’t eat I just feel stuck Lord!!!

[@kyliajackson]

Definitely go on a fast! Whenever you need clarity on your situation, fasting is the answer. It forces you to focus completely on God and when you are that focused on him and close to him, you can hear him clearer.

[@glowwithsandra]

@@kyliajacksonGreat suggestion! I feel like I need to fast myself. I’m in financial stress, been overeating out of anxiety. I’ve been wanting to know my purpose, for years now…but I have too many ideas and I start and don’t finish projects due to feeling incapable and overwhelmed. I suspect I have ADHD as I’ve always been a distracted person, I forget and lose things, my time management is terrible and it took my confidence down as people point out constantly 😢

[@lavishdeeva]

I was scrolling, and in MY MIND I said “God , i need to figure out my true purpose. I’m overwhelmed trying to do so many things to gain financially “ and out the blue your video popped up 😮 God I don’t know if it was this device reading my mind or Holy Spirit doing his thing and showing me what i needed to see

[@kyliajackson]

Only the Holy Spirit!

[@tonyacanada]

You got me on this one!! Thank you God for bringing these things to the forefront to help us to surrender and live totally for you. I needed this word and prayer.

[@kyliajackson]

God always knows what his people need to hear!

[@virtuouslyQuiet]

As a single mom of 6. I’m so grateful that God lead me to your video. Thank you for your healing words ❤

[@kyliajackson]

Im so happy this message was helpful to you!

[@ColleahG]

“Self-help is no help at all” 🤯, wow this is on time. The false idea of purpose is so selfish! This was on time, thank you JESUS!

[@kyliajackson]

He's always on time!

[@nondumisomabaso4044]

"If that does not happen, are you still going to serve the Lord with zeal?" I honestly answered, "No" and my heart instantly broke... Thank you for this message.

[@kyliajackson]

Hey its ok! Its important that feelings like that are revealed to us so God can help improve us even more.

[@lynm9903]

Kylia, I don’t think you understand, every word that came out of your mouth was for me. I mean every word! I just want to thank you for the bottom of my heart. I feel like God used you to speak to me because I was battling with this topic all week.

[@kyliajackson]

Im so happy this message was helpful to you!

[@user-ej3nj5kd3j]

"I chose you because I am good, and I will get the glory out of your life..." 😮‍💨

[@kyliajackson]

Amen!

[@ohitsjai_]

This was such a blessing 🤍. Thank you for allowing God to move through you. Glory to God!

[@kyliajackson]

So glad it was helpful! My pleasure!

[@Ijeomanwabunike]

God bless you. You just took the words out of my mouth. The things the Holy Spirit has been teaching me lately.

[@ColleahG]

I have constantly gone to conferences, meet and greets, dinner group meetings, ALL kinds of things in search for purpose and to learn from others that said they were living in their purpose. I attend the event to only feel that something was still missing from the message. It seems like the glorification of man is the main theme of the event. The most confusing part of it all is that EVERY one is a good speaker now, and what they don't say is that they've learned a lot from self-help books, self-help coaches that are nonbelievers. I have been super unimpressed when asking a headliner for an event about the books that they've read and they lead me to some weird self-help author. I have so much to say….but I am very grateful that you obeyed God and went through your pruning. I, too, want to take that narrow road and love my Savior all the way to the end, in obedience and in faith. AMEN! I love you JESUS!

[@ColleahG]

I want to add that I had an idea of what God’s purpose for me was already. The conferences were not where I discovered my purpose. Yet, I sought after things to show my faith with my works and trying to connect with those that seemed to be walking with Christ in their purpose.

[@kyliajackson]

And you will do it too! God is so gracious!

[@Mercyofgraceministries]

This message is for me. God has told me over and over to let go of my make. God has told me that makeup is not included in the plan he got for me. God has told me he has a bigger plan for me. He created me for a bigger plan. But I am very good at makeup and everybody knows me to be to do makeup. I know with makeup I will get can get dream life faster with brands deals and other kinds of stuff. I am battling with this so hard.

[@kyliajackson]

It is hard letting go of our desires and ideas for our purpose but we have to humble ourselves and realize that God's purpose for our life is even greater than what we have in mind.

[@yerkongyang]

I have been listening to your teachings and you are gifted. Thank you for what you’re doing and speaking to my spirit and encouraging me to do what our Lord God commands of us, to be obedient and faithful.

[@kyliajackson]

Thank you so much!

[@simaiyajack7281]

Praise God . I’ve been saying this for so long . So glad this was brought to light .

[@kyliajackson]

Me too!

[@ErinGrime]

The way you hit the hammer on the nail EVERY SINGLE TIME. The Holy Spirit is definitely working through you. It’s crazy cause I’ve been stuck on James 4:3 that reads: ”Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.“ ‭‭James‬ ‭4‬:‭3‬ ‭KJV‬‬ Amiss in the Bible means: improperly, wrongly. According to google the definition is: Amiss: not quite right; inappropriate or out of place. This got me thinking, are my prayers amiss? Am I praying from the right heart posture? Why am I asking for certain things? Am I just going to use them for my lusts (pleasures)? Am I praying for certain things such as influence for the right reason? I don’t think I can confidently say yes, and that’s a problem. A problem that I have to seek God about. Thank you for being obedient, I know I say that a lot, but these videos are very helpful. Happy to see your channel growing and all that God is doing through you ❤️.

[@kyliajackson]

Im so happy they are helpful!

[@fanisefabre334]

Praise God for this video sis and thank you. I started to cry because you was talking directly to me. I’m a mother of 5 we bought a home in a new city and I did pray and ask God when we were in the process I said Lord if we not supposed to move please stop this whole process, let something goes wrong. But everything ended up working out. Now that I’m here with no job my husband is the only one working but overall God has been providing just fine. I begin to feel like I don’t have a purpose I would go on social media and saying to myself look at so and so they are doing so good they have a great jobs but as for me I have nothing going beside taking care of my kids. I fasted asking God what is my purpose here on earth? I need to glorify you through my purpose. I can watching your video God has answered my prayers. Thank you so much sis.

[@kyliajackson]

Your testimony is so beautiful! I’m so happy this video gave you the clarity you needed💙

[@imani9102]

Girl.. the way you allowed God to use you and be obedient to make/post this video.. I am just in awe of how He works. Thank you for being obedient and providing me with a confirmation message. May God bless you ❤.

[@kyliajackson]

Me too! Im so glad it was helpful!

[@tolulopetomiisin2215]

I needed to hear this. Thank you so much Kylia, God bless you!

[@beanbae2224]

That's what I am in right now waiting season

[@kyliajackson]

We learn so much about ourselves during this season!

[@beanbae2224]

@@kyliajackson You right about that

[@saidaespy1579]

Thank you for this ! This is so right on 🔥. I appreciate you and your obedience to God! Blessings to you❤

[@kyliajackson]

I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@Juanita101]

im so happy i found your channel... i just binged like four vids and they all related to and gave me a refreshed perspective for this season im in thank you and God bless you

[@kyliajackson]

Im so glad these videos could be helpful!

[@allfactstho]

Thank you for the word and prayer

[@AllDayEloquence]

Thank you!

[@kyliajackson]

My pleasure!

[@diamondbridley8505]

I Really Like You ❤ thank You God Purpose For Me Is My Children. Confirmation ty all This Is Beautiful. Love And Kindness Draws And You Are Drawing Others ❤

[@kyliajackson]

Aww my pleasure!

[@ritagilmer5389]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@TaylorRene_]

THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!!!!!

[@kimn1402]

God bless you!

[@kyliajackson]

God bless you too!

[@BNT1130]

Wow!! This is right on time!

[@kyliajackson]

Thanks for watching!

[@taradillard9618]

Thank you.

[@kyliajackson]

My pleasure!

[@moniquecahn213]

God Bless You!

[@kyliajackson]

God bless you too!

[@eunicemuchai672]

1st Corinthians 13:5….love is not self seeking Love this ❤

[@kyliajackson]

Me too!

[@brittneydito5177]

This has been such a blessing! Thank you ❤

[@kyliajackson]

My pleasure!

[@JShontaDior]

So well spoken 💗

[@kyliajackson]

Thank you so much!

[@ohwarahuablessing4499]

Amen

[@dominiquesmith4323]

Thank you ❤

[@kyliajackson]

My pleasure!

[@brookejeffery1787]

This was so timely.

[@kyliajackson]

Thanks for watching!

[@Brenda_Selina]

This was such a blessing ❤

[@kyliajackson]

Im so glad!

[@nikkimd78]

Sis!! What a mighty Word! Blessings!

[@kyliajackson]

So glad it was helpful! My pleasure!

[@Hopefilledhomemaker]

Amen!

[@kyliajackson]

Amen!

[@womenofgodunited]

Excellent and sobering message ❤ much needed!

[@kyliajackson]

So glad!

[@ItumelengDithipe-rj6hp]

You are highly appreciated thank you for the video❤🙏

[@kyliajackson]

I appreciate you guys more than anything! Thank you for watching.

[@EnchantedLove30]

Your amazing ❤

[@KaylaDelores]

This was good!! Thank you 💕

[@kyliajackson]

Always a pleasure!

[@ProudlyHer]

Timely and relevant ❤️

[@kyliajackson]

Thanks for watching!

[@sylviachester8263]

Halleluah!! Thank you Jesus. Ms. Jackson, thank you for your obedience to God and the awesome way in which you delivered this message to His people. Every WORD was for me and I cried through the whole thing. BUT God!! Even His chastising is done with Love and for that I thank Him. May God continue to Bless you and may Heaven smile upon you!

[@kyliajackson]

Im so glad it was helpful!

[@juliae.8237]

Lots of food for thought. Thank you for bringing this forward. God bless you ❤.

[@kyliajackson]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching.

[@Sulanboujetbeauty]

sis you are not lying at all

[@Inabundanse]

The entire video blessed me but the prayer touched my heart ❤️ ty Kylia!

[@kyliajackson]

My pleasure!

[@uguruchiamakaeunice3821]

Amennnnnnnnnn,thank you Jesus 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@kyliajackson]

Amen!

[@derrickjames3841]

This change my whole purpose in life. I was so stuck on the worldly purpose and not God's purpose hr have for me. This opened my eyes up to really knowing what my purpose is. You are God sent thank you

[@kyliajackson]

Im so happy this message could help you!

[@Nevertold23]

I needed this, thank you lord for speaking through you 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@kyliajackson]

My pleasure!

[@LiliBlossom]

Amen! Doing it all for the glory of God. This has been such a blessing. Thank you! ❤

[@kyliajackson]

Always a pleasure!

[@SnowFamily707]

Thank you, God bless

[@kyliajackson]

My pleasure!

[@Vanessa-wd3lj]

“This is not about becoming a Christian influencer and just posting cute pictures of your bible. What are you doing with what you are reading?” Wow..Thank you for making this video and sharing it🙏🏾❤️ Thank you for the prayer at the end. AMEN🙏🏾

[@kyliajackson]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@EmeldaChizoba]

Thank you for this message Love you

[@kyliajackson]

My pleasure!

[@loriefuller9928]

That prayer was absolutely beautiful thank you for praying for us ❤❤

[@kyliajackson]

Always!

[@TheGospelBreakdown_Podcast]

THIS !

[@kyliajackson]

💙💙

[@nadeje_montes]

Wow, there were so many things said that I found so relatable. The trials are pruning season.

[@kyliajackson]

Yes they really are!

[@lorindaearl33]

Thank u

[@kyliajackson]

Of course!

[@priscillaamankwah3046]

Thanks for sharing 💕it's such a blessing, may we walk in God's purpose 🙌🏾

[@kyliajackson]

Absolutely!

[@treluvstrees999]

Love this video and the honor you give to your mother!! God is so good to choose us!! ❤

[@kyliajackson]

Yes he is!

[@missfabidia]

This message hits hard...

[@kyliajackson]

❤

[@Goodymakeupsofficial]

I love you kylia thank you so much ❤

[@kyliajackson]

Always a pleasure!

[@denmiype]

This was so good, had to listen to this thrice!! 💛🙌🏽

[@kyliajackson]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@blessinggx]

SO GOOD! I've turned on your notifications

[@kyliajackson]

Im so glad!

[@cheniselittle3485]

This was so good ❤

[@kyliajackson]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@nanaaboagyewaaantwi6356]

im so blessed with your videos, God bless you sis❤❤

[@kyliajackson]

Thank you so much!

[@hxnnxh.y]

Listened to this while I went on a walk ooo chile the way God is breathing on this podcast!! Keep shining sis

[@kyliajackson]

So grateful you can feel His presence! That’s an answered prayer for me

[@kelinadaniels3730]

You are a blessing. I don’t know how I found your channel but this message was on point and straightened me back up real quick! I’ve been struggling these past couple of weeks because I came off a fast and wanted the answer to be good and pleasing to me. Whole time I just wasn’t listening to what is best for me according to the word and will of God. Thank you. I’m currently working and just came off break but this brought me to tears!

[@kyliajackson]

Im so glad this video could give you some clarity!

[@Just_F.e.e]

This is good 🔥

[@kyliajackson]

Thank you!

[@pamelahayes5160]

Thank you for such a precious prayer. I have thought and questioned myself. Am I truly serving God? Am I doing the right thing. Etc. I recently retired. I have more time to really spend with God now. Thank you sooo much for tonight.

[@kyliajackson]

Always a pleasure!

[@EnchantedLove30]

You are so beautiful, I love you and am thankful you came into my feed ❤

[@kyliajackson]

Thank you!

[@fanchonfrancis]

Amen 🙏 ❤

[@kyliajackson]

Amen!

[@immensebeaute5293]

Coming across your content was a God thing . Thank you ❤

[@kyliajackson]

My pleasure!

[@barbiedior2914]

❤

[@iam.foreverblessed]

This was 100% from the Holy Spirit! Definitely shook me up, thank you for being obedient 💕

[@kyliajackson]

Absolutely!

[@sherrysunshinefreeman3434]

I agree believe connect in faith and receive this word in Jesus name amen amen hallelujah hallelujah. God bless you!❤😊

[@kyliajackson]

Amen!

[@cherhonda]

👏🏾Amen🙏🏾

[@kyliajackson]

Amen!

[@sonyaphillips4634]

God help me to get back to the heart of You❤❤❤❤❤

[@kyliajackson]

💙

[@diamondkeystv6771]

Whew! Where do I find that message version from?

[@user-fg2oy9sq4z]

How to one know when God replies about your purpose

[@AnonAnonUK2024]

I just feel so lost😢 please pray for me pls

[@kyliajackson]

Praying for you!

[@mahoganyhunter205]

🙏🏾🙌🏾 My God this was right on time!! He sent me this message for a reason! I thank him for using you ❤️. I turned your 666 likes into 667 BUT GOD‼️

[@kyliajackson]

Praise God!

[@Kahlolelo_Dina]

Which Bible did you read the 2nd version of Matthew's from🙏🏽

[@heart2heartdance193]

I want to know too?

[@kyliajackson]

Thank you for watching! It was the message version.

[@Mercyofgraceministries]

oh I forgot to say God wants me to start a ministry but I am terrified of what my family and close friends will say.

[@Upliftment7]

Be of Good courage ...

[@kyliajackson]

Its definitely not easy to start putting ourselves out there! But we have to be more concerned of what God thinks of us instead of the world. Definitely easier said then done, but God will most certainly help us to be more bold if we simply ask.

[@stephanieangervil9055]

So everyone’s purpose is to serve the Lord it’s just the how is different

[@kyliajackson]

Correct! We all have different assignments in life that very from season to season. It's all about embracing what God is doing in the present

[@prettylenn3304]

Thank you for allowing God to use you! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🫶🏾

[@kyliajackson]

🫶

[@thekarencervantes]

This video ❤🙏 this message ! Thank you so much for being obedient 🙏 in recording and sharing this message I felt every part of it 🙏 I finally obeyed the Lord in asking me to talk about Him on my social media 🙏✨ the first thing I said to Him was “NO I CANT” then I asked Him for wisdom and direction and said “Lord if that’s your will for me then please teach me” ✨🙏 Im a first generation Christian that grew up in a cult where bible reading was prohibited 🤯😩 but Jesus saved me last year and His Holy Spirit is alive with me 🙏😍 thank you for this video I have officially launched my new channel this week 😍🙏 @karencervantescoach

[@kyliajackson]

Wow what a powerful testimony!! May God get the glory through your life! Congratulations and thank you so much for watching!

[@ShawnMagolo-uv5vq]

Amen

[@karenmitchell6654]

Amen

[@kyliajackson]

Amen!