"Do you know what God has called you to?" This was asked by my pastor in his last sermon. I do love any time a sermon is spoken or a class is taught because it makes me think in new ways. A great time of learning what God is asking and leading.
I could stand when he asked. I have had a year and a half to do nothing but pour out to God all that I have in me, all of my questions, and my life that needs remade in a new way. I know what God is asking of me and has called me to at this time. Could you stand and say, "yes, I know what God has called me to?" If not, ask Him. It could be the peace you are searching for.
As I stood further evaluating what He has called me to (in case I had to answer it out loud right then) I found there are 4 things He is asking of my life right now.
1. Raise my 2 boys in the best way I know how. It will not be the way that is popular, even with them. Show them Jesus, teach them about God's world, and that the Word is truth. All this in an attempt to 6 Train a child in the way he should go, When he is old, he will not turn away from it. Proverbs 22:6
2. Teach all that I have learned to someone. I have done many jobs in my life. I am happiest and most fulfilled and love to go to work each day when I am with kids. This is what God has created me for. Sharing all I can about Him in some way each day with young people who might not see Him or hear of Him otherwise. Also, to share with those who have a heart for teaching, too.
3. Serve in the body of Christ by sharing what I am learning with someone. Teaching all ages and different groups of people over time has brought me to a place of relying on God continually. I want to share what He wants me to and with who He wants me to. I also continue to seek learning for myself to add to my knowledge. I also share what I have experienced of His character in my own life.
4. Continue with mission trips to share with others about Jesus. I have only gone on one trip at this point but have always supported missions for others. My boys are getting to a great age to show them the other parts of the world God has created. Open their hearts to how others live and how to share Jesus with them. This, of course, ties in with #1 above.
When asked if we were living out our call it was harder to stay standing. I knew that God has been working on me about another mission trip and to take my older son with. I have been dragging my feet. Obedience is not always the easy path. I went home and sent an email to get that ball rolling. Nothing like God using your pastor to call you out in front of all other believers to bring you to follow what He has been asking. Next time I will be more able to stand completely.
Will God change some of these things as life goes on and changes? Don't know. Luckily if I just continue to have a relationship with Him, seek His will for my life each day, and then listen and be obedient, I will be able to always stand to say, "yeah, I know His call for me!"
