What’s My Calling?
The mature Christian is simply one who recognizes his “self-centeredness” and makes the choice to focus on God’s will rather than his own.
“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but the counsel of the Lord, it will stand.”Proverbs 19:21
* If you fail or refuse to learn your God-given Purpose or Calling, your options automatically become:
(a) your own personal vision for your life,
(b) society’s vision for your life, or
(c) the devil’s vision for your life.
I learned from past experience–With these plans, you may experience great financial success, but in the end, none of these visions will bring you fulfillment, satisfaction or peace of mind for you or “Your Calling”!
“For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.” Romans 11:29
God never withdraws them when once they are given, and He does not change His mind about those to whom He gives His grace or to whom He sends His call.
**It is dangerous to align your Calling and your Vocation as dependent on each other.
*** God calls us into Relationship with Him. That is our foremost calling. It is from this Relationship that our “physical” calling results. Whether that is to be a teacher, a stockbroker, a nurse, a pastor, or any number of vocations, we must realize that when God calls us, the change in vocation never changes His call on our lives.
* It is a mere change in the landscape of our calling.
*This is why it is dangerous to associate our purpose and calling too closely with our work.
*** When we define our work life exclusively as our calling, we fall into the trap of locking up our “Identity” into our vocation.
*This promotes aspiration because of a need to gain greater self-worth through what we do.
What happens when you lose your job? Do you lose your calling? Do you lose your identity? Do you lose your sense of well-being? No.
***Calling involves different stages and experiences in life.
**Disruptions in your work are an important training ground for God to fulfill all aspects of His calling on your life.
*Trust in your God who says your calling is irrevocable and that all things come from Him!
Do you realize that God has a special calling on your life? He does!
No less than five times in the Scripture, Jesus called his followers to “go” into the world and to be witnesses for him. And that’s exactly what he is saying to you today.
He’s calling you to be his witness. And you can begin right where you are!
Acts 5:20 “Go and stand in the Temple, and tell the people all about this new life.”
* Jesus finished his task on the cross and commanded us to GO in His name and finish ours. That is to share the Good News of salvation in His name and make disciples of all nations.
We have our marching orders and our Commander in chief is not going to back down.
*There can be no doubt… you are called. Have you listened for his voice? Have you heeded that call and followed his will obediently? It is so important that you do.
Psalms 66:16 Come and listen, all who honor God, and I will tell you what he has done for me.
*You see, God has placed specific people in your path who need to hear what he has done for you.(Your Testimony).
*They need to hear about the blessings and peace of God.
*They need to know that God loves them and that he has a future of hope for them.
*I appreciate the clear encouragement to witness to New Life IN Jesus Christ. Sharing knowledge about Jesus is not enough, sharing about Life Change is a powerful Testimony.
So be bold in Christ Jesus! Pray for those who have needs in their lives. Be a witness of his saving grace. This is your calling, the work of the ministry that God has entrusted to you.
Expect breakthrough in areas that have seemed overwhelming and impossible. Trust the Lord to open up the avenue of success. He will answer your unwavering and patient faith. Refuse to get discouraged or give up; you’ve been through too much to turn back now. Stay the course, and let strength and courage prevail in the Lord.
Isaiah 45:2 I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron.
I want to remind you that you are full of incredible potential. When God created you, He deposited seeds of greatness inside of you. He’s given you your own dreams and desires. You have something to offer that NO ONE else has.
*But too often, we allow adversities, disappointments and setbacks to push these things down, until one day, we find that we’re not Moving Forward anymore.
We’re not stretching; we’re not believing to rise any higher.
When adversity comes, it’s easy to think, “Why is this happening to me?” The answer is because the enemy knows what’s on the inside of you. He’s going to do everything he can to keep that seed from taking root. But, he will only be successful if you let him. He can’t stop you unless you quit.
During the difficult times, remember that the gifts and callings God has placed within you are still there. Don’t become stagnate in pursuing your dreams.
*It’s time to get your fire back!
*It’s time to Move Forward.
* It’s time to dig deep inside and take hold of the marvelous destiny God has prepared for you!”
*Ask God to clearly show you your gifts. * God’s calling can never be withdrawn. *You don’t have to be like anyone else. Be who God has called YOU to be!
*The gifts God has placed in us are always to touch & bless someone else.
Father, thank You for the gifts and dreams You’ve placed within me. Today, I release my cares and concerns to You. Give me the strength, wisdom and clarity to keep moving forward so I can boldly embrace the good things You have in store for my future .
Lord, thank You for those things in my life that keep me weak and dependent on You. In Jesus’ name. Amen