First and foremost, God has called you to Himself-to get to know Him, love Him, glorify Him. But He has also called you (asked you to follow Him and obey Him in a specific way) to minister to a particular group or certain age range of people? For whom does your heart break? Whose cries echo in your ears? Few thrills compare to the discovery of your life’s calling, including specifics about who, what, where, or how you are to humbly serve. If you have already heard the details about to whom you are called, jot that down today in thanksgiving. If not, ask the Lord to reveal to you ministry opportunities to the general population, as you prayerfully surrender to His will and await further instructions from Him.
Have you heard the call?
Do you gravitate toward church pastors who are computer illiterate, anxious to teach them how to prepare a PowerPoint presentation? Has God specifically urged you to pray for the lepers in
To whom has God called you?
[God said,] “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.” (Jeremiah 1:5)
How does this verse speak to you?
From "Praying for Purpose" by Dr. Katie Brazelton - pg. 223-225
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This is so closely related to the entry about opened and closed doors. I am in a career that I never imagined. It is amazing how God took my plans for my future and made them His own. I absolutely love what I do and could not imagine working with another age group. I am so fortunate that God has blessed me with so many talents and put me in a position to use those talents to benefit so many children and families. I am so blessed to be in this chapter of my life serving others. I can only pray that they are as blessed as I am.
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