71. AMA: I'm Called by God, Now What?

On this week's Ask Me Anything episode, Kayla asks, "What is my next step for a calling in ministry?"

I love this question, because I felt like God was calling me to ministry in my teen years as well, so I’m excited to answer this question. 

Now, for those of you who maybe don’t quite feel that you’re called into ministry, I want to encourage you to listen to this anyway, because what we’re going to talk about will apply to you as well. 

 So, Kayla wants to know what her next step should be for a calling in ministry. So, let’s answer these questions first, what does it mean to be called? And is everyone called?

Your calling is your purpose. So, the answer to the second question is yes, everyone is called. Every single one of you has a purpose. 

Ephesians 2:10 tells us that we are God’s workmanship, His masterpiece. When we gave our lives to Jesus, we were born again so that we could fulfill God’s purpose for our life. He prepared our purpose before the world even began, so that we could walk in that purpose, living the good life which God prearranged and made ready for us to live!

Jeremiah 1:5 tells us that before we were in our mother’s womb, God knew everything about us, approved us and then called us to a purpose. Now, is everyone called into the ministry?

That answer is yes…and no. Does God have a ministry for each of our lives? Yes. We are all called to share the Good News of Jesus wherever it is we are called. We will make a difference in what it is God has called us to do. Now, will that be in full-time ministry, maybe, but maybe not. And if not, that doesn’t make your purpose any less important than someone who is called into full-time ministry. God has a different plan for each of us that fits so uniquely together in one giant puzzle. We need every piece of the puzzle in order to complete what God has called us to do.

Just a hint while you’re discovering your calling, your calling is going to have something to do with your uniqueness. Many times, we look at ourselves and all of the ways we are different from others and think that we are flawed…that there’s something wrong with us. But it’s in those things that make you different that will help you discover your purpose. We shouldn’t see our uniqueness as something bad. God created us that way on purpose for our purpose.

Check out this week's episode to learn:
1. How to receive your calling? 
2. What do you do when you're called?
3. 4 Reasons NOT to go into ministry unless you are called specifically by God!

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