Mission out of Passion, Your Divine Calling and Purpose in Living

Mission out of Passion, Your Divine Calling and Purpose in Living

There are so many things that you can be passionate about.  It’s either cooking or sewing, or biking and other hobbies that most people do out of passion.   I know a lot of people who runs 10 kilometers or go for biking from town to town.  Some go for mountain hiking, and look for adventure on their way.  And all of this is because of passion.  As people say, you will never feel tired if you’re doing it out of love.  Passion is enjoying the things you do and you enjoy it because you love it.  People choose the kind of work related to their passion, because they want to enjoy every minute doing it.  If you want to grow on what you are doing, make sure you do things out of passion and not out of responsibilities or duties.  It’s like doing your mission out of passion, your divine calling and purpose in living.

I know a lot of people who has different passion.  You can feel their love as they approach and talk to people.  Their passion is to share the Gospel to others, going from town to town or sometimes going out of the country, living their family beyond.  They are lucky if they will go outside the country with their family, doing this mission together.  If you have this kind of passion as missionaries you know that you are doing this mission out of passion, your divine calling and purpose of living.  This is the same with Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 9:19;

19 Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. 21 To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. 23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.

If you have seen or known a missionary, you may think and ask what are their reasons for going out of the country?  It’s natural to think and ask “Why will I go to a nation I have never been before living my comfort zone behind?”  And God will also show you the answer as what He did to the missionaries.  If you have the heart to win others for Christ, you will go out and share the Gospel.  This is the sacrifice that missionaries are going through.  They go from different places just to share the love of God for us.  They give their time and devotion to share to you the Good News that God wants you to know.

God may call you as a preacher, a doctor, a teacher, a soldier, or other titles you may have, and wherever places you will be, your main purpose is to share the Gospel and win others.

You have 2 ways to win others:

1. Showing a Christ-like Character.  Galatians 5:22-23

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

You may ask why showing a Christ like character should be the first and not sharing the Gospel.  My reason is, you can share the Gospel but they may not believe you if they know you are not living with what you are preaching.

Christ lived His everyday life with these nine qualities, showing a perfect example to the people.  Having these qualities will help you to win others, especially your family.  You do not need to say anything or push the teachings to them so they may believe, but you need to show them naturally.

Live the way God wants you to be.  Live  what you have learned from the Gospel.  As a believer of Christ you have to show them how God changed your life.  He taught you how to live and to obey His teachings as a new creation of God.   As Ephesians 4:22-24 says;

22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

Setting yourself as a good example will encourage others to believe that God is really in you.  Remember, you are not the one who is calling them, instead, God call them for a purpose, and He’s just using you as a channel to share the Gospel and to show to them His miracle in changing your life.

2. Sharing the Gospel.  Matthew 28:19-20

19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

The person who sees the changes in your life is also the person who will go to you and ask for your help.  Sharing the Gospel has 2 openings:  It’s either you have to approach others and share the Gospel or they will approach you to know what changed you.  Any of the two will give you opportunities to share the love of God for them.  Remember that, you are God’s ambassador; share what the Lord did for you.  Teach others as God taught you.

Sharing the Gospel is not the end of the process.  You have to teach them what you have know and care for them as God taught and cared for you.  Teach them to know the Lord deeper, committing themselves to God by building a strong relationship with Him.  Start a small group and lead them in knowing Christ more.

Each of us have different calling.  We have different mission in life.  As a believer of Christ, you can win your family, friends or co-workers by sharing the Gospel.  Live your everyday life with your Christ-like character for you to win them, because you cannot win them if you are showing a different attitude, against the teaching of the Lord.  Do your mission out of passion, your divine calling and purpose in living and you will be on the right path.

I am a massage therapist, and this is my passion.  I also love doing charity works, and giving free counseling like listening to people’s problem, giving advices, comfort them and pray for them.  At first I do not know what I am passionate about, until God showed me my divine calling. He saved me and keeps on teaching me the way He wants my life to be.  I believe that I am doing my mission out of passion, out of love for God.

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Things to Do Before Moving On

 

Things to Do Before Moving On

How many times you tried to love and start a relationship but end up having a broken heart? It’s sad right? It hurts and you cannot explain the heaviness you feel, directly into your heart. You feel like it’s hard for you to breathe or you think that any time you will faint because of the pain you feel for being heartbroken.

After break up you want to push yourself to move on. You change yourself, your physical appearance, your job or your group of friends. But is it effective? It’s better to make a list of things to do before moving on; it will help you to learn your lesson and to start a new life without bitterness in your heart. It’s hard but with God, everything is possible. As Matthew 19:26 says;

“Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Now, here’s the list of the things you need to do to avoid repeating the history of a failure relationship.

Things to do before moving on:

1. What are the problems? Nehemiah 1:3

3 They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.”

You need to understand the situation you are in. You need to analyze the things that went wrong. Ask if He is really from God or you just push everything to make it fit? Remember the first day that the person comes into your life and the development that happen. Is the relationship pleases God? When you analyze the things that went wrong to the relationship, you will see the problem. And when you already know the problem it’s time for you to talk to God.

2. When was the last time you prayed? Nehemiah 1:4

“4 When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven.

When you feel broken, you feel like you can cry all day. Cry if you want to cry but please do not dwell too much. Seeing the things that breaks your heart makes you helpless, hopeless and you think that it’s the end of the world but it’s not. You have to move and pick up yourself and move forward. You just have to Pray and ask God to help you to move on.

When you saw the situation and don’t understand, come to God and Pray directly to him. Take the time to Pray for you to recover, and for comfort. You need God’s love in this difficult situation. You also need Pray not only for yourself but also for others. Let Him go directly to your heart; Welcome Him into your life. As Nehemiah 1:5 says;

5 Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and obey his commands,

3. You are part of the problem. Nehemiah 1:6-7

6 let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel. I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father’s house, have committed against you. 7 We have acted very wickedly toward you. We have not obeyed the commands, decrees and laws you gave your servant Moses.

It takes two to Tango. Don’t blame your partner and don’t blame yourself but accept your fault. When you recognize the problem, ask forgiveness to yourself and to God. For yourself because you let other people hurt you, and you also hurt yourself and to God for not listening and obeying to His command. Confess for all the sins you made during the relationship. Unloading your burdens to God and confessing your sin will ease the pain in your heart. It’s easier to move when you are light. Have you try running with heavy loads? It’s hard right? But it’s easier to move when you unload unnecessary things or emotions you are carrying.

4. Know the relationship you first break. Nehemiah 1:7

7 We have acted very wickedly toward you. We have not obeyed the commands, decrees and laws you gave your servant Moses. 8 “Remember the instruction you gave your servant Moses, saying, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations, 9 but if you return to me and obey my commands, then even if your exiled people are at the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen as a dwelling for my Name.’ 10 “They are your servants and your people, whom you redeemed by your great strength and your mighty hand. 11 O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.” I was cupbearer to the king.

After making mistakes and disobeying God and getting the result of failed relationship, then you need to change your route. Start again in searching and building your new self through walking with God. Remember that the time you go and make mistakes in disobeying God’s command is the time you break His heart. Your relationship to God is your first relationship before you met the person that breaks your heart. So if you want to move on and change yourself start serving God and fix your relationship with Him.

It’s easy to move on when you solve the problem inside you. You can ask God to change your heart and yourself. Learn the lesson from the past and list the things to do before moving on and make it priority on your list to commit yourself to God; to follow Him and listen to His words. Remember, if you want a long-lasting relationship, start building one with God.

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The New Things that God is Giving You

 

The New Things that God is Giving You

Have you ask yourself what are the new things that you want to receive this coming Christmas? What are the things you are looking forward to buy or to get as gifts from friend or relatives? Have you buy those nice pair of shoes in the mall or the beautiful blouse in the boutique? Things are getting more exciting while waiting for Christmas day to come.

I love new things especially during birthdays, and holiday season. Yearly I am praying for different things like mobile phones, laptop and other things that I am looking forward to receive this Christmas. The moment it came, people can see in my face the excitement and happiness. You remember that feeling when you receive a gift? It’s the same. You are full of joy and want to show it to everyone.

God keeps on preparing something new for us. He is generous and forgiving God. And He sent Jesus to save us, but not all people are embracing it. People feel guilty because of the committed sins. But until when will people feel like this? Does nobody know what God is giving to us?

New Things that God is giving:

1. The gift of No Condemnation. Romans 8:1-4

8 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.

We could now live and walk through the spirit because there is no more condemnation. Condemnation means finding someone guilty or criminal act. And if you are guilty, there is judgment and punishment.

But Jesus saves you when He died on the cross. He died for you to pay your sin. With this, He sets you free. It gives you new life, free of guilt and you can move forward to change into better person.

There is no condemnation now but before going to the premises of God, we need to repent for our sins and acknowledge what Christ did for us. We need to ask forgiveness from God for all the committed sins to purify our heart and soul. This will take away our guilt from the heart. As 1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

2. The gift of freedom. Romans 8:2-4

2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the flesh,4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

The Lord set you free from sin and you shall thank God and rejoice. We can now live and continue our walk with God according to the spirit. We can start our new life, and change ourselves into better person, thus avoid committing the same mistake or sin.

The Lord empowered us through the Holy Spirit, to change us into the likeness of Christ every day. Only the Holy Spirit can change our heart. We cannot change ourselves on our own. Naturally, living in the flesh, our mind sets on our own desire that is why we cannot change our old self but when we start living with the Spirit, our mindset changed into the desire of the Spirit.. As Romans 8:5-8 says;

5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. 7 The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. 8 Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.

Living with the Spirit, means God is in us, therefore we belong to Christ. This gives us new life to live, rejoice and worship God. Having a new life is having a purpose and obligation that pleases God. The Spirit will guide you in your walk with God in fulfilling your purpose. As Romans 8:9-12 says;

9 You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ.10 But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. 11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.

12 Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.

3. The gift of new relationship. Romans 8:14-17

14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

When you accepted God, a new relationship started. God calls you as sons or daughters. You have the right to call Him father and ask the desire of your heart. You are secure that you can go to God and He accepts you for who you are.

Having this intimate relationship with God gives you security that no matter what happen, you can call him and He will answer you. And because you have the relationship with God, you are comfortable talking to God, confessing your sin, sharing your thoughts and desires of your heart.

This relationship with God, gives you assurance God saves you. You have this assurance that everything is in control and you are in good hands. He will guide you and will always there for you because you are His son or daughter. The Holy Spirit testifies that to you. He will bless you but He will also discipline you. He will deal with your character to mold you into better person. This is His ways in showing how much He loves you as His son or daughter.

Knowing God’s gifts prepared for us, what will you choose: The old self having a boring life or a new self with a joyful life? Think about it.

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Hold On

 

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