We're not responsible for the results when it comes to God's calling

 

Living The Unique Lives To Which God Has Called Us

It is an indisputable fact that there are aspects of every single human being which make us completely unique. In other words, even though this can come off sounding trite it is, nevertheless, true that you are one-of-a-kind.

For instance, no has had the exact same experiences you have had.

No one has the same background as you.

No one else has your personality.

No one has interacted with the same mixture of people in the same way as you.

No one else has the same combination of skills and aptitudes.

No one else has the same way of viewing life as you.

So, we don’t have to do what everyone else does. We don’t have to be what everyone else tries to be.

Since God went ahead and made us in this tremendously unique way it would seem to follow He has a unique calling and purpose for our lives. Our objective is to understand what God has for us to do and be obedient to Him. If we are engaged in the unique life God has called us to then we will be doing the right thing.

“For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10

Has God Given You A Dream?

God may give us a dream that corresponds with His purpose for our lives. If the dream has genuinely come from God please understand it may still be very difficult and require effort, determination and endurance. The fact that a dream has come from God does not mean it will be easy. In fact, if the dream has come from God it is likely to require courage and will probably not be possible without His help and power.

However, if the dream has come from God it is important to respond by saying, “Yes, God!” And pursue the dream.

You might say, “How do I know if the dream has come from God?” Here are a few indicators:

The dream is not in contradiction with God’s truths as found in scripture.

The dream helps other people and is not just of value to you, personally.

The dream brings glory to God.

You receive some other type of confirmation regarding the dream beyond an initial impression or leading.

Remember, if God has given you a dream this is part of God’s calling for you and it is important to pursue it.

Some Wise Advice I Was Given

When I was first trying to identify and understand my calling to ministry, my pastor gave me these wise words of advice: “If God has NOT called you to pastoral ministry but you go ahead and enter into it, you will be miserable.  However, if God has called you to pastoral ministry, you will never find peace and joy doing anything else.”