Is there a way to find out what God called you to do?

[darktipper]

Is there?
If so I think that I all ways miss the call or something....

 

[Fremdin]

prayer or trial and error

 

[Thunder Peel]

I don't know. If I did I'd be in a much better place, so I can empathize.

 

[Verve]

prayer or trial and error

Pray without ceasing!
As far as trial and error, when you start looking at something seriously ask
"Is this right?"

It takes time, also there will be times where you think that you're missing the call but God is using your experiences to help you grow closer to Him.

 

[Revived]

prayer or trial and error

^This.

 

[iambren]

Pray hard, read hard, and talk to your parents to see what they think you should be. Also keep a spirit of peace for God may whisper into your soul a direction.

 

[darktipper]

I have already done the prayer trial and error. Tired of it already. Maybe he has no calling on me lol I swear. I kind of slowed up on my praying. There is a woman in Japan hounding scriptures to me on this.....

 

[HazelWings]

Is there?
If so I think that I all ways miss the call or something....

This is something I've been pondering about a lot lately too.

 

[darktipper]

This is something I've been pondering about a lot lately too.

I just don't get it. It is like I have no luck lol. It is a never ending cycle of frustration. If I meet him one day I would have to ask him what was I supposed to be doing? Living? lol

 

[Fremdin]

Just be kind. Sometimes that's a good way to start

 

[Revived]

I have already done the prayer trial and error. Tired of it already. Maybe he has no calling on me lol I swear. I kind of slowed up on my praying. There is a woman in Japan hounding scriptures to me on this.....

You're done with prayer and trial and error? Bro, scripture doesn't state that we reach a plateau and bask in the sunset. Read Psalm 37:4.

Also, one of the fruits of the Spirit is patience ... and it's perhaps (at least in my experience) the most vital to attain before we can embody the others.

Praying for you!

 

[Thunder Peel]

You know, I feel like it's a toss-up in life: God either gives you an amazing and successful life or He doesn't. I've been on your end, constantly searching and trying to serve God and getting nowhere while everyone else around me can do no wrong and they can get anything they want.

Maybe you're just one of the unlucky ones. Just know you're not alone.

 

[miss-a]

Excellent, encouraging video on the topic:

Videos | Gateway Church

 

[Revived]

Excellent, encouraging video on the topic:

Videos | Gateway Church

Excellent sermon. Jimmy Evans (his home church is Trinity Fellowship in Amarillo) is one of the preeminent pastors in the nation. He and Robert Morris (the executive pastor at Gateway in Dallas) both mentor and train other pastors as well ... very anointed!

 

[GoodNewsJim]

Be good and loving to others, and tell people about Jesus. You don't have to leave your country to find people who don't understand who Jesus is.

 

[Ceta_cea]

I think being patient is one of the most difficult things we can do. But patienece is also our best weapon. I don't know if it makes any sense.

Actually all I wanted to say is that I know how you feel. Sometimes you do all the right things but God still seems to be silent. In such times it is hard to be patient and believe that he will show you what he called you for. Out of my own experience I realize if I keep my patience in situations like that I don't worry that much and feeling more relaxed.

Beside that praying is like having a conversation with god, if you stop praying with him then you stop the conversation. Sometimes we need to bug God until we get an answer.

 

[er72]

I've heard of some having success with the I-Ching.

There's also flipping a coin or using the Thummim Urim. Seemed to work wonders in the Oh-Tee.

Better still, get a Magic 8-Ball at Wal-Mart. Those things work great. They're seldom wrong.

 

[Marycita]

In my experience..so far...

First, you pray
God will burden your heart with something so much, you just can't get away from it.
Then, you cover it in prayer.
Then doors start opening..and you need to walk in faith, towards them and through them
You pray.
You step out in faith that the next doors that need to open will
You pray.
You prepare and let God prepare you (as a person, His child, in specific ways) for the doors and whatever lays beyond.
You pray.
You let God work through you.

Repeat.


Oh also - expect attacks each step of the way...they stink, BUT it's also a good indication you are on the right track..

or so I've found

 

[Reneemo4]

Is there?
If so I think that I all ways miss the call or something....

I've been wondering this a lot lately too! I'm glad you broached this subject. I have a hard time because I always feel like I'm meant for something more and God has great plans for me, but I'm so stuck!! Finances and benefits dictate that I can't make any moves anytime soon, but I also know that I can't ignore God's calling! So is it my human nature, fear of the unknown, keeping me here? Or has God just not opened the right doors yet?

 

[Reneemo4]

In my experience..so far...

First, you pray
God will burden your heart with something so much, you just can't get away from it.
Then, you cover it in prayer.
Then doors start opening..and you need to walk in faith, towards them and through them
You pray.
You step out in faith that the next doors that need to open will
You pray.
You prepare and let God prepare you (as a person, His child, in specific ways) for the doors and whatever lays beyond.
You pray.
You let God work through you.

Repeat.


Oh also - expect attacks each step of the way...they stink, BUT it's also a good indication you are on the right track..

or so I've found

I'm getting the distinct impression that you think we should pray!