A New Calling?

[ZiSunka]

I feel like God is calling me into a new occupation.

How can I confirm this without having to tell everyone what I'm feeling?

Is it ever okay to ask for prayer without telling folks what the pray is about?

I'm a bit worried that folks will laugh at me if I tell them what occupation I'm considering.

 

[SenseiPiccolo]

Youll be in my prayers

 

[Faith0263]

I'll be praying for you dear and no it's not silly to ask for prayer without defining it. The word tells us to pray in ALL things. May God lead you and answer your prayers regarding this move you're considering.

 

[Mandy]

I will pray for you, that the Lord will guide you.

 

[amie]

Hi lambslove ,
I am praying for you...and we would never laugh at you! I pray that you will be guided by the divine light of our Lord...I am praying with love and blessings...
Amie

 

[solo66 man]

Originally posted by lambslove
I feel like God is calling me into a new occupation.

How can I confirm this without having to tell everyone what I'm feeling?

Is it ever okay to ask for prayer without telling folks what the pray is about?

I'm a bit worried that folks will laugh at me if I tell them what occupation I'm considering.

No, you are definitely doing the right thing. This is major.
Go ahead. No laughing.

 

[Blessed-one]

i'll be praying lambslove.
by all means, share if u wanted to, we're all "working" for God afterall.

 

[futuresoldier]

It would be sinful for us to laugh at you if God is leading you...So have no fear, and put your cards on the table. I wouldn't really be able to help you, but I'm sure there are some here who would be able to offer sound advice. So say what you think your calling is, and allow God to show you His will through the help of other Christians.

 

[Blynn]

I will also pray for you lambslove. Hope you decide to share.



God bless,
Roberta

 

[JohnR7]

>>Is it ever okay to ask for prayer without telling folks what the pray is about?

Our pastor asks us to pray about different things in the ministry all the time, without always telling us exactly what it is that we are to pray about.

It would be no problem for you to ask for prayer about your job or profession without giveing people a lot of detail about it. They do not need to know.

He gave us the Holy Spirit to guide us and lead us in the way we are to go. That is where His provision is, as far as He gives (equips) us with all the strength and whatever else we need to do His will, and to follow His plan. Thanks, JohnR7

 

[StogusMaximus]

Praying.

 

[ZiSunka]

Thanks, everyone.

Could anyone tell me how I can know for sure that God is leading me in this particular direction?

What kind of confirmation should I be looking for?

 

[Redeemed1]

If you have prayed, and you believe God is calling you in a new direction...take the step of faith, and trust that God will close the doors if you are going the wrong way. I would also go to my pastor, or mentor, and ask them to pray as well. God is a good shepherd, and if your heart is to be obedient to His calling, you can trust that He will guide you...He won't leave it up to you to find the way.

 

[ZiSunka]

It's a crowded career field, with low pay and lousy hours. But I'm very excited by the idea of serving God in that way.

I would need more schooling, but not that much, and I wouldn't have to quit my current job while I go back to school. Is that partial confirmation, do you think?

What if my fiance isn't supportive? Is that a "no" message from God?

 

[Redeemed1]

I would need more schooling, but not that much, and I wouldn't have to quit my current job while I go back to school. Is that partial confirmation, do you think? - COULD BE. IT CERTAINLY ISN'T A CLOSED DOOR, SO FAR.

What if my fiance isn't supportive? Is that a "no" message from God? - NOT NECESSARILY. HAS HE PRAYED ABOUT IT, OR IS IT JUST HIS PERSONAL FEELINGS? IF HE HAS BEEN PRAYING, AND DOES NOT FEEL GOOD ABOUT IT, THAT WOULD BE SOMETHING TO VERY STRONGLY CONSIDER, AND I WOULD PUT ANY MORE STEP-TAKING ON HOLD UNTIL GOD BRINGS THE TWO OF YOU INTO AGREEMENT THROUGH PRAYER. IF IT JUST HIS PERSONAL FEELINGS, AND YOU CONTINUE TO FEEL CALLED, YOU WILL HAVE TO TRUST GOD TO CHANGE YOUR FIANCE'S FEELINGS AS YOU STEP OUT IN FAITH.

 

[ZiSunka]

It's just his personal feelings. He hasn't prayed at all about it. He feels this new career would threaten his career.

 

[solo66 man]

I do agree with redeemed1's comment. Also, and I have done this myself, you can ask for a confimation from God. I am not saying He will definitely give it but He did to me, and it is very Biblical. Read about Gideon.
If God wants you to go in that direction badly enough, you will know regardless of anyone else's opinion.
Mind if I ask what the occupation is?

 

[ZiSunka]

Hmm... an evangelical position. That's all I'll say.

Not because I'm playing games, but because I'm wondering if God won't send confirmation through another person.

I've seen that happen before. A praying person whom God told to mention a certain occupation, and it confirmed the career that person was already thinking about.

 

[ZiSunka]

I do want to say that I hav felt for a long time (years) like I might be being called in this direction, but the feeling is stronger.

At my Bible study one night, one man mentioned something about it, not in reference to me, but in general, and it hit a chord in my heart.

What's really chilling it though is my fiance, who is worried that it will impede his own career. He's right, it could.

 

[Redeemed1]

Anytime God calls us to something, especially a whole new direction, there are many things that can or will be affected. And yet, God calls. Really, your only concern must be whether or not you are truly hearing from God. (and it certainly does sound as tho you could very well be). If you are, you have to obey, and leave everything else to God. In His perfect wisdom, He knows everything that will be affected, and has already planned for it. You (and your fiance) will have to trust God, not your own ability to make sense of it all. An exciting and scary leap of faith!