Ok, I know the other day when I wrote about your calling I said, the end. But the truth is it just doesn’t always seem that easy, does it?
Four words made it sound so simple, but here we are, everyday, struggling to understand what it means. I get it.
So what do we do?
I’m going to give you the only answer I know: walk forward the best we can. It’s all we can do. And the beautiful thing? God’s grace takes care of the rest.
It may sound too simplistic. But I get the feeling that’s how it’s supposed to be.
When you are not sure if you are walking in your calling, ask yourself these two simple questions… Click To TweetHow am I loving God today?
How am I loving others today?
(For that second question maybe you need to get more specific. Enter someone’s name. And I’m going to give you a hint…it may not always be the easy person you want it to be.)
It’s easy, especially in Christian circles, to get grandiose ideas of what calling looks like. It’s easy to look for people who make a big difference, give up everything, and have the numbers (or passport stamps) to prove it.
But that’s us using our handy-dandy measuring sticks. And I’m going to tell you a secret about those measuring sticks:
Measuring sticks get us into trouble. Ann Voskamp writes brave and reminds us:
Measuring sticks always become weapons.
Ann Voskamp
How do I know?
I’ve never used one and felt good about it.
Measuring sticks either make us feel good (at the expense of someone else who doesn’t measure up) or make us feel bad (at our own expense).
I’ve yet to find a bible verse that tells us to compare, to measure up, or to build pedestals. Click To TweetSo, if we’re not measuring what does it look like to pursue our calling in real life?
While we can’t begin to have every answer for every scenario, maybe we could help one another.
What is one way you need help walking in your 4 word calling today?
This is the second post in a series about purpose and calling. Don’t miss the other posts! You can find them below once they go live!
Post 1: Your Calling (in 4 Words)
Post 3: Are You Stuck Between Your Calling and Real Life?
Post 4: Finding Joy in a Simple Calling
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I love your simple explanations that are so easy to understand. Even for me. LOL and by the way, you’re helping the other species a well. Not just words for women.
Thank you.
Daniel
I’m so glad!
Funny how we can get caught up in the big-picture idea of calling, and overlook the everyday, rubber-meets-the-road aspect. But it’s often through that everyday loving and walking with the Lord that He leads us through the big picture. And that’s so true about measuring–the Bible tells us specifically not to.
That everyday loving and walking is key!
Absolute truth! How do I know if I’m in God’s will? By praying myself there every single morning. Amen.
Yes! That is the best way to do it!
I saw your link at the Recharge Wednesday link up. This is such a great reminder…it’s so true about the measuring sticks. Thanks for keeping it simple. This perspective is important!
I’m so glad you’re here Marielle!