My Calling

girlafterGod · 07-05-2009, 01:52 PM

Hey Everyone! I just got back from my Sunday Church service and the sermon was titled The Calling of God. And i am just bursting to tell everyone who will listen, what a conformation the message i recieved was in my life today. My pastor focoused on the question of "How do I know my calling?", and "How do i know that this calling is from God?".

During worship i was crying out to God, telling "God, you created me. Father you know me more than anyone else and how stuborn i can be, i mean you did give me red hair after all! LOL God please, make it clear to me, let me know with out a shadow of a doubt that these words in my heart are completly you. And that they haven't been corrupted by my flesh. My fear is that the words i recieve are my flesh speaking and not you. I want the words from my lips to be yours! So i ask Lord, make it clear! And from the moment my pastor began speaking i knew it was God. And God couldn't have made it any more clear to my heart he WAS speaking to me, when i heard my pastor use as a reference the verese in Isaiah 55:11 which says "...so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." When he said that the tears immediately began to well up in my eyes. That verse, the whole chapter for that matter was a specific word God had given me weeks before. When God first brought the passage to my attention the simplicity of its meaning to me echoed into the very core of my being, the words spoke directly to my heart. It couldn't have gotten any clearer than that for me to know that what God was speaking to me was true and that i have no reason any longer to not trust Him. The tears continued pouring down my face as the pastor continued. At that very moment i started praising God thanking Him for speaking to me, and hearing my desperate crys to him. Thankfulness was flowing from my lips in praises and in songs. Then i felt the Spirit whisper upon my heart, "See my daughter no worries! Now you know your calling is clear. From the time you were formed in your mothers whom i have been calling you, pursuing you relentlessly and drawing you to me. Now my Precious One, LIVE IT! As it says in my word in Ephesians 4:1 "...lead a life worthy of your calling, for you (My Daughter) have been called by God." "Now walk as Jesus did."( 1 John 2:6) Before the Pastor closed, he ask anyone who wanted prayer concerning their calling to stand. He prayed that God would bring understanding and direction to those who stood. When i stood up i believe that was the point when the chains of doubt and fear fell to the ground. And the stuborness of my flesh was cruified. AMEN! I left the sanctuary with a freedom only given my Our Heavenly Father. I wanted to share that all with you to encourage you and to give all the glory back to Him. May you be blessed, Your Sister in Christ

Phil · 07-05-2009, 04:31 PM

GirlafterGod - I know it may not be relevant to your testimony, but what is your calling? Just interested, thats all!

girlafterGod · 07-06-2009, 02:44 PM

From a young age its been clear God has called me to ministry. Even more in the past few years, my fire and the craveing of my soul has been to know God's heart. My passion for His Word, has become an unquenchable thirst. The once fire that dwelt in my heart is now a BLAZE! So to answer the question, the passion that God has placed in me is the same passion i wish to spread.

Kinga · 07-09-2009, 02:22 PM

This is awesome! I feel like God is calling me to ministry also, but I can't be sure, so I have been praying and I know that God will reveal his plans for me in his time.

Mikayla · 08-11-2009, 07:04 PM

I too, have a strong desire to spread God's word, though I believe strongly that He has called me to travel and take His word to others who may not have had the opportunity to hear it themselves. Some words of advice my friend, are that if you ever get to feeling down or if you feel that you are wavering in your faith always remember that God is there for you and will protect you. If you pay enough attention then I'm sure you'll see the little signs He will sometimes send when you need them the most to remind you that He is always there for you no matter what.

musicangel90 · 01-31-2010, 01:35 AM

ok, i just HAVE to tell you. I'm still not sure what my calling is yet, BUT, you sharing this story, i KNOW God was talking to me through this. I promise you, i was JUST on the phone with my boyfriend tonight talking about this. I had a little bad encounter with my mother earlier and something came to me, i obeyed. But i was on the phone telling my boyfriend, "I don't know if it was just my thoughts because i already know i'm supposed to do right, OR if it was God telling me, 'you need to do this, and don't worry about it.' i didn't get to the part of praying to him about it. But i got on here and i read your story and to my surprise, you said the SAME THING i was wondering about!!! Before i could even finish reading your what you wrote, i began to cry! It's clear to me now too, that the things he says is from his mouth! Not the flesh...not my thoughts!! lol Thank you for sharing your story and THANK YOU Jesus for sending me a break through!! God...he's awesome isn't he?!

xspinningisfun · 01-31-2010, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by girlafterGod

From a young age its been clear God has called me to ministry. Even more in the past few years, my fire and the craveing of my soul has been to know God's heart. My passion for His Word, has become an unquenchable thirst. The once fire that dwelt in my heart is now a BLAZE! So to answer the question, the passion that God has placed in me is the same passion i wish to spread.

That's awesome! God has also called me into the ministry (around September 2009, so only 4 months ago). He put me through a lot of trials so that I can understand a little bit more of other people. (I was sexually and physically abused, made fun of for my whole elementary and most of my high school years for a speech impediment, etc.) God has been good. And it's awesome that you heard God in this way. Isn't it always wonderful when we hear God's voice?!?

christianpoet92 · 02-09-2010, 05:24 PM

That's awesome! Blessings on all your callings! I hope they are successful! ^_^

I wish I knew my calling. I have many paths and many ideas but I don't know which one He wants me to take. I've prayed for a while and still continue to pray. Many ideas have popped in my head that I thought was my calling for such as ministry, traveling/great commission, taking a position to strenghten the leadership in my church (in the future), writing, singing, emotional upliftings, peacemaking, etc. But as seen here, there are many paths but which is the one I am suppose to take?

I mean I have done some things/good deeds in the past that I knew God called me for but they are all over place, in most of all aspects. Can one have more than one calling? Or all these ideas just my ambitions speaking to me?

I at least know one thing. All these paths have something in common: they all are about testifying and sharing the wisdom/lessons I have learned from my Father. I definitly have an aspiration in my soul for that unified idea.

07-05-2009, 01:52 PM	#1
girlafterGod girlafterGod Edit AY! Newbie	My Calling Hey Everyone! I just got back from my Sunday Church service and the sermon was titled The Calling of God. And i am just bursting to tell everyone who will listen, what a conformation the message i recieved was in my life today. My pastor focoused on the question of "How do I know my calling?", and "How do i know that this calling is from God?". During worship i was crying out to God, telling "God, you created me. Father you know me more than anyone else and how stuborn i can be, i mean you did give me red hair after all! LOL God please, make it clear to me, let me know with out a shadow of a doubt that these words in my heart are completly you. And that they haven't been corrupted by my flesh. My fear is that the words i recieve are my flesh speaking and not you. I want the words from my lips to be yours! So i ask Lord, make it clear! And from the moment my pastor began speaking i knew it was God. And God couldn't have made it any more clear to my heart he WAS speaking to me, when i heard my pastor use as a reference the verese in Isaiah 55:11 which says "...so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." When he said that the tears immediately began to well up in my eyes. That verse, the whole chapter for that matter was a specific word God had given me weeks before. When God first brought the passage to my attention the simplicity of its meaning to me echoed into the very core of my being, the words spoke directly to my heart. It couldn't have gotten any clearer than that for me to know that what God was speaking to me was true and that i have no reason any longer to not trust Him. The tears continued pouring down my face as the pastor continued. At that very moment i started praising God thanking Him for speaking to me, and hearing my desperate crys to him. Thankfulness was flowing from my lips in praises and in songs. Then i felt the Spirit whisper upon my heart, "See my daughter no worries! Now you know your calling is clear. From the time you were formed in your mothers whom i have been calling you, pursuing you relentlessly and drawing you to me. Now my Precious One, LIVE IT! As it says in my word in Ephesians 4:1 "...lead a life worthy of your calling, for you (My Daughter) have been called by God." "Now walk as Jesus did."( 1 John 2:6) Before the Pastor closed, he ask anyone who wanted prayer concerning their calling to stand. He prayed that God would bring understanding and direction to those who stood. When i stood up i believe that was the point when the chains of doubt and fear fell to the ground. And the stuborness of my flesh was cruified. AMEN! I left the sanctuary with a freedom only given my Our Heavenly Father. I wanted to share that all with you to encourage you and to give all the glory back to Him. May you be blessed, Your Sister in Christ __________________ Even though the skies are cloudy, the sun still shines!
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07-05-2009, 04:31 PM	#2
Phil Phil Edit AY! Newbie	GirlafterGod - I know it may not be relevant to your testimony, but what is your calling? Just interested, thats all!
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07-06-2009, 02:44 PM	#3
girlafterGod girlafterGod Edit AY! Newbie	Ministry From a young age its been clear God has called me to ministry. Even more in the past few years, my fire and the craveing of my soul has been to know God's heart. My passion for His Word, has become an unquenchable thirst. The once fire that dwelt in my heart is now a BLAZE! So to answer the question, the passion that God has placed in me is the same passion i wish to spread. __________________ Even though the skies are cloudy, the sun still shines!
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07-09-2009, 02:22 PM	#4
Kinga Kinga Edit Disciple	This is awesome! I feel like God is calling me to ministry also, but I can't be sure, so I have been praying and I know that God will reveal his plans for me in his time.
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08-11-2009, 07:04 PM	#5
Mikayla Mikayla Edit AY! Newbie	I too, have a strong desire to spread God's word, though I believe strongly that He has called me to travel and take His word to others who may not have had the opportunity to hear it themselves. Some words of advice my friend, are that if you ever get to feeling down or if you feel that you are wavering in your faith always remember that God is there for you and will protect you. If you pay enough attention then I'm sure you'll see the little signs He will sometimes send when you need them the most to remind you that He is always there for you no matter what.
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01-31-2010, 01:35 AM	#6
musicangel90 musicangel90 Edit AY! Newbie	ok, i just HAVE to tell you. I'm still not sure what my calling is yet, BUT, you sharing this story, i KNOW God was talking to me through this. I promise you, i was JUST on the phone with my boyfriend tonight talking about this. I had a little bad encounter with my mother earlier and something came to me, i obeyed. But i was on the phone telling my boyfriend, "I don't know if it was just my thoughts because i already know i'm supposed to do right, OR if it was God telling me, 'you need to do this, and don't worry about it.' i didn't get to the part of praying to him about it. But i got on here and i read your story and to my surprise, you said the SAME THING i was wondering about!!! Before i could even finish reading your what you wrote, i began to cry! It's clear to me now too, that the things he says is from his mouth! Not the flesh...not my thoughts!! lol Thank you for sharing your story and THANK YOU Jesus for sending me a break through!! God...he's awesome isn't he?! Last edited by musicangel90; 01-31-2010 at 01:36 AM. Reason: tee hee, i forgot to add something! =]
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02-09-2010, 05:24 PM	#8
christianpoet92 christianpoet92 Feed your Spirit! Love each other! Rejoice in His name! ^_^ Edit AY! Newbie	Callings or Ambitions? That's awesome! Blessings on all your callings! I hope they are successful! ^_^ I wish I knew my calling. I have many paths and many ideas but I don't know which one He wants me to take. I've prayed for a while and still continue to pray. Many ideas have popped in my head that I thought was my calling for such as ministry, traveling/great commission, taking a position to strenghten the leadership in my church (in the future), writing, singing, emotional upliftings, peacemaking, etc. But as seen here, there are many paths but which is the one I am suppose to take? I mean I have done some things/good deeds in the past that I knew God called me for but they are all over place, in most of all aspects. Can one have more than one calling? Or all these ideas just my ambitions speaking to me? I at least know one thing. All these paths have something in common: they all are about testifying and sharing the wisdom/lessons I have learned from my Father. I definitly have an aspiration in my soul for that unified idea. __________________ "There is an inner tension, an inner war within ourselves. The sides are sin and what is right. Whichever one a person feeds the most, becomes the one strongest in the battle. Feed flesh, easier to fall into sin. Feed spirit, easier to fight sin and do what is right." ~P. Roll~
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