Is that God??....A calling???

[Tsaxgurl317]

Hey,
I've got a small question. I'll explain whats been going on lately before I ask lol. I recently rededicated my life to God last week. I've struggled off and on with my walk with God for a year or so. I've been trying really hard to get things right, praying everynight and day trying to get close to God. Yesterday I was home alone after school and I turned on some worship music and was sitting at home praying and worshipping God. I started to feel a real burden for the people at my school, there are around 5000 and very few christians. Then I started feeling like someone, or something, was telling me to become a youth pastor, I have never considered it before, and sitting at home it was like the idea just popped into my head. I feel like it could have been God calling me, but I'm scared it was just me. I'm praying about it, for discernment and clarification for whether it was God or just me...do you have any advice? It would be greatly appriciated. Take care and God bless,
whitley

 

[desi]

Whitley, pray for God to guide you with this as you look into it.

 

[IKTCA]

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[CHRISTIAN COUNSELOR]

What you describe is a typical call to the ministry.(Feeling a burden for the lost followed by an idea to become a minister which you have never thought of before.)But if you want further confirmation,you've got it.The Holy Spirit has confirmed to me that God is calling you to the ministry.(God sometimes gives me that information)You'll need to make plans to attend a bible college or seminary to get the training you need.One thing you can do immediately, if you're not already, is pray regularly for the baptism of the Holy Spirit.It's required for salvation (John 3:3-9) and will really make you an effective minister.Welcome to God's service!You've just learned what the purpose of your life is.

 

[Crazy Liz]

Confirmation of a calling usually doesn't just come from God's private word to you, but is confirmed by other Christians.

I would say definitely move forward with the first part - serving God as best you can in your high school. Also, get to know your youth minister better, and find out what it takes to get involved in leadership in your church's youth group.

Take the step you see right in front of you, while keeping the long-term calling in the back of your mind as something you look for further leading and confirmation of. This is much better than pursuing the long-term goal (becoming a youth minister) at the expense of the ministry God has put before you right now. I.e. you might want to keep quiet to your friends (especially non-Christian ones) about your long-term calling. They don't need to feel like you're practicing on them. Just care about them and minister to them the best you can. Try to find an adult mentor who can help you grow and help you put both the now and the future in perspective.