How did you know? What did it feel like? When did you find out God was calling you to minister to his flock?
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Call to Ministry
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Godsgurl4evr
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I'm not a minister (too young) but I do believe God is telling me that that is what my life calling is. Helping people in their love for Christ excites me. Improving others and myself while staying close to God makes me feel great knowing that the Lord is proud.
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IamGodslittlegirl
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How did you know? What did it feel like? When did you find out God was calling you to minister to his flock?
I'm curious
I am curious too
Is it supposed to feel like something?
Here is what Jesus said:
Love one another as I have loved you. They will know that you are My disciples by your love. A cup of cold water given to the least of these, to visit those in the hospitals and prisons, to clothe and feed those in need, orphans, and widows.
To borrow a slogan - JUST DO IT - that is ministry
ps: pray for God to put in your heart a desire to serve Him how He chooses in a specific direction. You may be completely surprised and totally challenged
shalom!
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plmarquette
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How do you know that a boy or girl is " the one "....
How do you know that you love ice cream , cake , pumpkin pie ?
the only place you feel at home is at church or church related activities .... the only thing you want to learn is about the men / saints / and church history ...
" all consuming fire " , hunger , burn ... no matter how long you are away ... a big bungee cord pulls you back again and again and again
you know God's voice , and he is patient and persistent in his dealing with you ( kinda of a courtship of sorts , to get you to submit to His request )
How do you know that you love ice cream , cake , pumpkin pie ?
the only place you feel at home is at church or church related activities .... the only thing you want to learn is about the men / saints / and church history ...
" all consuming fire " , hunger , burn ... no matter how long you are away ... a big bungee cord pulls you back again and again and again
you know God's voice , and he is patient and persistent in his dealing with you ( kinda of a courtship of sorts , to get you to submit to His request )
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Do you know something?
I'm so grateful to be ASKED that I'm just about jumping out of my seat.
#1, many people don't really believe God called me, so I can't talk to anyone about it.
#2, I'm a woman, and in the south, and I'm Southern Baptist---ppl do not believe women can be called by God.
#3, I'm old. I was 35 years old when God called me. I'm now 46. This seems hilarious to some church people. It is beyond them how God could use a short, rather average woman without any outstanding talents.
Do I sound angry?
That's because I am. I'm tired. I'm deflated.
And I'm ready for God to use me. He was waiting for me to have enough of PEOPLE and what they THINK of me.
Now it's just between me and Him. And I want it His Way.
Where was I when He called me? The balcony of the large, fancy, 1st Baptist Church in my hometown here.
What circumstances was I in: My marriage was breaking up, my husband had been a pastor and had quit the ministry, and my husband wasn't even coming to church with me any longer.
Praise God. I don't have to be angry or afraid any more. I just have to yield to Jesus. He's already open some doors just lately and spoken specifically to me about what ministry He will have me in.
I'm doing volunteer work at a shelter. I was in womens' jail ministry for several years and I hope to hear from God about getting back into jail ministry soon.
Thanks for asking!!!
I'm so grateful to be ASKED that I'm just about jumping out of my seat.
#1, many people don't really believe God called me, so I can't talk to anyone about it.
#2, I'm a woman, and in the south, and I'm Southern Baptist---ppl do not believe women can be called by God.
#3, I'm old. I was 35 years old when God called me. I'm now 46. This seems hilarious to some church people. It is beyond them how God could use a short, rather average woman without any outstanding talents.
Do I sound angry?
That's because I am. I'm tired. I'm deflated.
And I'm ready for God to use me. He was waiting for me to have enough of PEOPLE and what they THINK of me.
Now it's just between me and Him. And I want it His Way.
Where was I when He called me? The balcony of the large, fancy, 1st Baptist Church in my hometown here.
What circumstances was I in: My marriage was breaking up, my husband had been a pastor and had quit the ministry, and my husband wasn't even coming to church with me any longer.
Praise God. I don't have to be angry or afraid any more. I just have to yield to Jesus. He's already open some doors just lately and spoken specifically to me about what ministry He will have me in.
I'm doing volunteer work at a shelter. I was in womens' jail ministry for several years and I hope to hear from God about getting back into jail ministry soon.
Thanks for asking!!!
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