What is Gods’ calling on your life?
However, i consider my
life worth nothing to me, if i may finish the race and complete the task the
lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of Gods’ grace. –
Acts 20:24
My belief is that
every follower of Christ, regardless of who they are and what they might be
doing currently, was meant to participate in this kingdom work. In other words,
we have all been called into this mission of Christ. We all have the same general
assignment, but our specific roles within it will be unique to us as
individuals and will take into accounts our gifts and talents, experience,
assets, physical location and our connections.
Today, many people are
asking how they can find Gods’ calling on their lives, this is a very serious
and personal matter for each of us as followers of Christ and i certainly don’t
have the corner on how someone else can discern Gods’ calling. But i do think
there are some helpful steps derived from the scriptures that can bring greater
clarity to this universal longing.
Six ways to find Gods’
calling on your life:
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1). Commit:
This first step towards discerning Gods’ calling on our lives is the most
difficult because it involves dying to self. It means putting everything else
aside in order to put God first. This gets to the heart of who is in control of
our lives— Us or Him.