Do You Hear God’s Call?
Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are called by God. In Jesus’ name, amen.
I occasionally listen to The Christy Wright Show podcasts. She is affiliated with Dave Ramsey, a radio personality known for his book The Total Money Makeover. Although she appears to have a primarily female audience, I like Christy Wright because she often interviews well-known personalities.
Although it has been over a year ago, I still remember Christy sharing ideas about the two types of calling: She said there are those who are called to work in a particular profession. Then there are those who are called by God to live through a particular season of life. Although both can be God’s call, the latter can take on great significance for believers.
For example, Apostle Paul writing in Ephesians 4:1-3 (ESV) says,
“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
These verses provide guidance for walking through both work and the joyous and difficult seasons of life. To be humble, gentle, patient, loving, and have a spirit of unity in the bond of peace can immediately change one’s perspective. Instead of living a life of drudgery at some job or just getting by during a difficult season of life, God can walk alongside of you on your journey.
Consider taking on the attributes listed in Ephesians 4, so you can best be used by God.
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