Drawing purpose
Hello, Substack, my name is Anggi! I am 25 now, and for 25 years I have been carried by grace. Every word in this blog is a testimony of His greatness.
I’m starting something new this September. It is not a coincidence that I am writing here, and you are on the other side of the screen.
This year was special; I am fully aware that God is taking me to a new level in faith.
I began this year with a heavy heart from something that happened. I then opened up all of my sermon notes, desperately looking for something that would relate and eventually fixed me. The feeling of desperation—me crying in my room, whispering to God every time my heart felt crushed, the total surrender.. I remember the huge pain crushing and consuming me at that time.. Reflecting back, though very hurtful it seemed, i fell in love with all of those moment because I also remember how God sustained me through it.
And then I thought, to whom shall I live my meaningless life if not to the One who has sustained me this far?
I love every of the lessons God taught me at that moment so I opened a devotional Instagram account. I set it up to post my Bible studie. I then started to follow my closest friends, and we began sharing testimonies, struggles, and more. I extended my posts to include stories where I share my testimonies, favorite Christian songs, sermons, and Bible verses. The platform became my safe place to where I could be vulnerable.
Eventually, other social media didn’t appeal to me anymore. I just loved spending time writing and relating everything to Jesus. This is where I found comfort in the thinking with Jesus, and oh, what a tender Savior to spend my days with more and more.
When life gets unbearably hard and I can barely think, I go back to reading my Instagram archive. My past posture toward God helps remind me that the same God can help me get back on my feet again.
The name of this Blog (and also the name of my Instagram) was taken from Proverbs 20:5: "The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out."
When I was writing my first post on Instagram, I pondered over the right username. At the end of it, I just closed my eyes and randomly scrolled through my Bible app highlights. My thumb stopped, and as I clicked, the very verse appeared on the screen.
But how intentional God was in choosing that moment. To be frank, I was lost. Always lost. I create dream after dream, yet I am living without a clear purpose. By using this username, I declare that I am lost in wander, and my journey is all about drawing from God’s deep well.
May His wisdom guide me through. I invite you to join my journey too, dear friends!
There’s so much more to tell, but we have a long road to walk together. Just like on my Instagram, I hope to become friends with you. Please find me on any of my social media; you can reach out if you need a friend to talk to or if you need prayer. I’ll be there for you! God placed you in this post with no coincidence.
I will try to post once a week ✨
Welcome to entry 1!
Instagram: instagram.com/drawing.purpose
Mail: emmanuella.anggi@gmail.com