Monday, March 11, 2019

Monday Eye-Opener: Is This a Calling?





This weekend, I felt prompted to return to one of my greatest joys — writing poetry. That prompting was followed by several confirmations,  including encouragement from my husband, who is also a poet. I especially like to write poems that encourage readers or that celebrate the beauty of God’s creation. The longer I write, the more it feels like a calling.

A calling does not necessarily have to be a job. But how do we discern a calling?

To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” 1 Corinthians 12:7 (NRSV)

Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Colossians 3:17 (NRSV)



Sometimes a calling requires courage.

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)

Sometimes a need tugs at our heart.

Let people learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet urgent needs, so that they may not be unproductive.” Titus 3:14 (NRSV)

We are all called to be the hands and feet of Jesus, according to our gifts.

As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” Colossians 3:12 (NRSV)

Today, let our eye-opener be increased awareness of those promptings and tugs. Whether it’s creative writing, political activism, caregiving, or a new job, God may be trying to tell you something!



1 comment:

  1. I needed to hear this as it may be confirmation to my purpose and vocational calling from Christ. Thank you.

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