At this point you know you are called. Called by God for a specific reason, called for purpose.
I'm sure you've asked Him, what exactly is the purpose then, why have you called me?
I have asked this question differently at different times, also many times. Recently, I found that I don't ask this question as much as I used to anymore. Thanks to the Holy Spirit Who provides understanding & knowledge through the Word of God. (when seeked)
Jeremiah 29 v 11; For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Whatever God has for you, trust that He has already worked out every finite detail of that plan. You & I, need to trust Him. No matter how hard it seems. Trusting Jesus in every situation gives you an undeniable peace and joy!
Isaiah 26 v 3; You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.
✋Now, if you are struggling to trust the Lord, the question then is where is your focus truly? How you will know this? by seeking that answer from the One Who has all knowledge. This requires a boldness and repentful heart; asking God to reveal the idols in your heart, asking His forgiveness and seeking His guidance on how to remove and how to turn from things not from Him completely and while only making space for Jesus and His will for your life.Trust and believe that He will surely help you if only your heart is purely set on Him & His desires and not yours.Back to God's calling;
2 Timothy 1 v 9; He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of His own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time
The call; the purpose; is God's and each of us have been created specifically for our part in His bigger purpose. Just as a body has many parts and each part a purpose, so we are in the Body of Christ. (Read 1 Corithians 12)
📢Called you have been by the God's grace through Jesus Christ. Perhaps the only best thing to ask God then is, Where to God?
It is for God to show us and for us to follow as He guides.
The plan is ultimately His, He holds the map, He knows the route, He holds the key. It is His voice we need to follow as He leads us on this journey.
I think once, we realise that is not up to us about what to do next or where to go next or not go at all, it is then when it is a little bit easier to give it to God and only live in the present in His presence.
I have a friend, who has been going through the most for a while now, and I may not know the extent of her hardship but I trust that God knows and He has her covered most definitely. She told me this after I had expressed to her, that she is handling things so beautifully. When she feels like she can't anymore and things keep getting worse - she reminds herself by speaking to God and saying to Him that He knows what mess she is in and she knows that He has a plan for her and that He knows she's doing her best in trusting Him no matter how many times things just fall out of place. Yet, she takes His Hand over and over again because He alone, can see the plan and she does not and she will just keep holding His hand as He guides because that's all she can do. 💕
In Genesis 1 v 2; its speak of the Spirit of God that was hovering over the waters.
When I read this, the Lord showed me this picture of Him always holding out is His Hand for His children and that it's us that let go. All He wants is for us to take hold of His Hand, and trust that He knows best for us and that He will never lead us into despair. And even if we faced with temptations, hardships, doubt, fear, etc, if we keep holding onto Him, we have Him, Who fights on our behalf.
The road is uncertain, but God is certain & certainly with you & He will carry out His purpose in you & through you.
A life with God through Jesus Christ, is worth living.
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A prayer for the called:
Dear heavenly Father, thank You that You have called us for Your purpose. Thank You that You chose us mere flawed human beings to fulfil Your purpose here on earth. Thank You that You extend Your mercy and grace toward us even when we let go of Your Hand and choose to do things our way instead of just trusting in You. Father, please forgive us and help us please, to know that where You lead, there is Life, peace, joy, grace, mercy and love. With this, we ask Lord that with Your Holy Spirit You show us, where to go, what to do and even when not to go or when not to do a thing. Please help us to only seek Your will and not ours. Lord, we plead that You allow us to only see and hear what You want us to see and hear. And that with every step we're reminded to glorify You and give You the praise You rightfully deserve. Lord, when insecurity, doubt or any fears try to seep in, we pray that we remain confident in Jesus, laying all our cares, thoughts, and burdens at His feet, time and time again, and in turn be strengthend by the Holy Spirit to keep on keeping on. And that we will always be reminded that we have been created by You, for You Lord. And that our inheritance rests soley in Jesus and so we shall rest in Him, and Him alone.
In Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.
Ps. Jesus loves you, always.
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