11 | Patterns Of Purpose: This Just Random or On Purpose? How God Uses Patterns to Reveal Your Calling

This is a Foundation Episode (Ep. 1–41) from The Kingdom Table Podcast — formerly The Reclaimed Woman Podcast. These episodes cover the first pillar of Kingdom life: Faith & Identity. Start here, or browse all 7 pillars at christiratcliff.com/podcast.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   From unexpected opportunities to repeated struggles, the threads in your story may be revealing more than you realize. In today’s episode, I’m kicking off a brand-new series called Patterns of Purpose. We’re talking about the difference between your eternal purpose (to glorify God in all things) and your unique calling (the specific ways you live that out in different seasons of life). I’ll share part of my own story, along with examples from Scripture, Joseph, Esther, and Paul, to show how God uses patterns, gifts, and even hardships to point us back to His plan. And I’ll give you practical steps for beginning your own Pattern Journal so you can start recognizing how God is at work in your life. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: The difference between purpose and calling in the Christian life How to recognize patterns God may be using to guide your steps Why nothing in your story is wasted—not even pain The enemy’s counterfeit lies vs. God’s truth about your calling A simple practice to start uncovering your God-given design Friend, your life is not random. You were created on purpose, for a purpose. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that “we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand.” If you’ve been longing for clarity in your calling and want to uncover the patterns God has already woven into your story, this conversation will equip you to take your next step with confidence. 👉 Ready to go deeper? Learn more about Christian life coaching with me at christiratcliff.com