CALL WAITING?
Is something calling you? Are
you on the mainline with your current job and your “calling” is beeping through
on the other line. Is your “call” waiting?
Every so often the question, “What am I doing?” pops into my head. Usually when I'm working on something and I’m tired and begin to wonder, Am I supposed to be doing this? Am I living out my calling? These are questions that are too important to leave unanswered.
Some people are fortunate to
have clearly heard their call as a doctor, judge, teacher, entertainer,
caregiver; others are like me and find out later. As I graduated with a Fine Arts degree in
Painting, I never would have thought I would be a minister of the gospel, a
teacher and preacher of God’s Holy Word.
First, understand there is the call of God, for us to become a
Christian, a believer in Jesus Christ. This happened for me later in life. Once
I became a Christian, my mind was renewed, then I could hear the call of my
vocation, career. There I was working in corporate
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“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” Proverbs 19:21.
For God’s purpose to prevail, I had to go through a transformation. It has not been an overnight change, it is a process and I have learned to be patient and endure the ride. I have also learned that when I feel a nudge from the Holy Spirit, to avoid or break free from something or someone, to move as soon as possible, make the change whether big or small.
What do you do when a big change is necessary? It can be scary to leave a job, a relationship, to relocate, or make a financial decision. That is when you need the hand of God to come and pick you up and move you. Unfortunately, it does not happen that way. You are responsible for your actions. You have to make the decision to make the move with God.
Matthew 6:33 But seek first the
I remember when I started seminary
and realized I could not do the work and stay at my full-time job. I eventually
in faith, resigned. It was not easy, especially financially. I decided to trust
God. It was a major turning point. I was
not resigning from just the job, but from the old
“The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24
Ask yourself, "What am I doing? Have I answered or is my call waiting.
Has anybody ever tried to fit into a pair of blue jeans that were too small? After lying down to put them on, you lied to yourself, saying they fit. Then later you faced discomfort when simply trying to sit down. I know…I’ve done it. That was so unwise.
It’s like staying where you are, in that job, or career that is the wrong fit. It may seem like a good fit, you are successful, but there is a discomfort in your spirit. You may find yourself saying...I hate my job, yet you have no idea what you are supposed to be doing. Everybody has a call. God has something awesome for you to do. Your call is waiting for you.
“For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” Romans 11:29
Instead trying to wear pants that don’t fit, I used wisdom and decided to go to the gym. Apply that same wisdom to hear and answer your call, hit the spiritual gym. Start reading the Word of God, do some prayer exercises and follow God’s directions. You may have to go back to school, change careers, move or do something you cannot imagine. Ask God and He will guide you. He is your own personal trainer. What God has designed for you is unique to you, it's not one size fits all, it is one size that only fits you.
“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3
Is your call is waiting? Answer the call.
“God is faithful, by whom you were called into
the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:9
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