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Do you know what God's call on your life? Hearing the call of God can be a very difficult thing. The distractions of this world can often fade away the voice of God in our lives. We hear the world loudly, but the voice of God is a still small voice. We keep so busy with our daily lives, that we often times miss when God calls. Not a call that should go into voice mail!
So how can we clearly hear the call of God? The obvious way to hear His voice is to listen to what He has to say. That is, to read His Word. It sounds so simply, yet so hard to set the time aside to do. God's Word is a precious gift to us. What a shame for us to let it get all dusty and sit.
God often does speak to our hearts through His Word. But He also speaks to us through prayer, other people, and that still small voice. So our job is to determine who's calling. Whose voice is that? Don't you wish there was a Caller ID for spiritual things? But the truth is that God wants us to pursue Him. He wants us to seek His will for our lives. So often we may need to say, "God, what do you want to do with my life?" "What have you called me to do?" "What is my purpose here on this earth?"
How sad it would be if we were to leave this earth having not fulfilled His purpose for our lives. But often times the sounds of the world are so much louder than that still small voice. I have said in another post, that our God is a confirming God. So go ahead, ask Him! Again, and again! What is Your plan, Lord? I want what you want. What is your will for my life? Show me. Equip me. Direct me. And shine Your favor on my life regarding the call that You have hand-picked for me.
When the calls do come in, if it contradicts God word, don't answer. If there is sin involved, tell them they have the wrong number! But if it falls in line with Scripture, has been confirmed in your life, and you feel led of the Spirit; give it all you've got! His part is to call and equip, our part is to go and possess the promise land.
Answer the call of God for your life! Believe that you can do all things through Him who strengthens you. God has fully equipped you to do His will. So don't allow the evil one nor other people tell you anything different! You are called. You are chosen. Go ahead; answer the call. |
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| November 19, 2007 |
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I have a few comments. :) First, this is such a great message, Sue! You are such a blessing for keeping the MyChurch family here focused on what is important. I got my call from God while I was on a short term mission. It is just so awesome to me that He loves us that much. How amazing that He takes the time to give each of us a purpose for our lives! I appreciate having a God-given objective so much that I can not even begin to explain it. :) Lastly, I can not believeyou mentioned one of your previous posts and did not plug it! I tried... but couldn't find the blog! :( Love always, Cj |
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| November 19, 2007 |
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| Sue, Great word! Answer the call! IT was a -time that i didn't know what to say to those that called and had the wrong number, but i gave them place anyway. But thank God i now have caller I.D. I know who it is and i am doing what he tells me to do. |
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| November 19, 2007 |
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| My son wants to know what that is in the picture... |
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| November 19, 2007 |
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hehehe, Voice, you're funny!
Sue, you are definitely answering God's call in my opinion. It's awesome to see you on fire for the Lord at all times, what an encouragement! Problem is, while you're so busy answering God's call, all I get from you is a busy signal. lol just kidding! |
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| November 19, 2007 |
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| Good word, Sue. Loved the last paragraph; so true! :-) |
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| November 19, 2007 |
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Cj: I have a cold and it must have clogged up the part of my brain that thinks of these things :) Too funny girlfriend! The plug has been added!
Evangelist: Amen!
Voice:lol
Mike: But I do call you back, don't I? Very funny dude :)
Jen: Thanks for the encouragement!
Cynthia: I always say "Even if this message is only for one person, it is worth taking the time to type." Thanks for letting me know and for the star.
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| November 19, 2007 |
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Great call, Sue. We all need to spend time listening to God's call for us. Sometimes it sounds like Mike : )
Thanks for the reminder to listen even when things are busy.
peace |
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| November 20, 2007 |
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Sue - This is so timely!! I was just at a meeting where the speaker was discussing this very thing. I wonder if God is trying to tell me something? I mean I know about the CallerID concept and does it square with His Word. But knowing and doing can be 2 different things sometimes. The speaker also reminded us that those thoughts we have that are good have to come from God as nothing good is generated by the flesh. Only God can produce that so listen to those things that are good and line up with God's Truth. Great blog - thanks. Your brother in Christ, Brent |
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