Sunday, June 3, 2012

What God hasn't called you to do.



When I talk to other Christians I always find that in some point in time they wonder what God has called them to do. It's the same for me. But here are some things you can cross off the list.

You are not called to be me.
You are not called to be your mother.
You are not called to be your pastor.
You are not called to be happy all the time. (Although that could just be how things end up)
You are not called to be rich. (Same as above)
You are not called to be as organised as the neighbor on the right.
You are not called to be as disorganised as the neighbor on the left.
You are not called to be your sister.
You are not called to be the guy in all the ads.
You are not called to be the perfect family.
You are not called to smile every moment.
You are not called to have every answer.
You are not called to say ‘yes’ to every request.
You are not called to work 24/7.
You are not called to read the Bible through every year.
You are not called to measure up.
You are not called to do it all.
You are not called to remember every detail.
You are not called to run people's lives.
You are not called to do everything right the first time.
You are not called to stop everything.



You are not called to save the world.
That was covered.
That’s why we’re called to follow Him.


You are called to fish.
You are called to be His Hands and feet.
You are called to lead people to Christ.
You are called to live generously.
You are called to love.
You are called for something greater than yourself.



"Let me tell you why you are here. You're here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You've lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage. "Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven."


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