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You have a calling.
Even if you don’t think so
MILANIE VOSLOO
“CALLING” SOUNDS VERY “CHURCHY”. NOT
EVERYONE WANTS TO BE A REVEREND OR A
MISSIONARY. IN ADDITION WE STRUGGLE
TO DEAL WITH EVERYTHING ON OUR PLATES
EVERY DAY AND WE JUST DON'T HAVE TIME
FOR MORE OBLIGATIONS.
T
he truth is that each one of us has a calling to do
something special - and this calling usually relates to
one of the gifts already given to us. John C Maxwell said:
People’s purpose in life is always connected to their giftedness.
The question therefore is not whether you have been called,
but what your calling is. Everyone in the world of agricul
ture, makes a difference to food provision in some or other
way. Somewhere you are providing food to someone ... some
where you create and give life! What a privilege! You indirect
ly make a difference to life.
However, it’s not coincidence that you find yourself where
you are today. You are in that place because your mere being
can make a difference in the lives of others. You may have a
special gift to work with people, to bring new hope through
your creativity, or to unlock new possibilities through your
wisdom. You may be someone who brings others to a new
understanding. Your kind words may give people hope for
tomorrow. Or you may be one of the people who, by living
your ordinary life and by the way in which you deal with
people, tell them about God - and also the type of God
which He is. Forgiving, loving and good.
What do you think your calling is? How can you be yourself
in such a way that others look at you and think: “I want to be
like that. He/she has 'something' which I don't have."
Every child of God was called by Him to be something of
Him. What have you been called for?
Lord, thank you that You can touch lives through me - a broken
human being. I want to stay close to your heart, hear your heart
beat; hear your words when You tell me to follow You. And to say
yes when You call.
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Life is hard at times... just
like a pair of uncomfortable
shoes at the end of a long
day. At times like this you
can come home to God; when you can kick
off your heart’s shoes and share your broken
humanity with Him. In that safe space with
Him you will experience how He banishes the
dark inside of you and brings new hope.
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