Christianity Oasis Forum

[Desperatelyhopeful]

Dear Lord: As I embark on this journey, I ask that you help me. Lord you know how busy life can get - so much work, projects, deadlines, pressures and distractions. Today Lord, I choose to invest time finding out your calling on my life. Lord I want to live a life of purpose and meaning; a life that will draw others to you. Thank you Lord for the things the Holy Spirit will teach me along the way. Lord I depend upon your leading and your guidance.

One of the things that stood out for me in step one ("free will" study) is that destiny does not change even when we use our will in a way that is not pleasing to God. This shows me how much more (and quicker) God can accomplish through me if I use my freewill to obey Him.

[Desperatelyhopeful]

DAY 2 - I was reminded this morning that who I am is my character - my integrity, honesty, my kindness towards others, love towards others, my generosity among others. I had been aiming for the "big" things but I realize that these are the "biggest" things. God is interested in who I am more than any thing else. I am thinking that when I develop character I will be able to overcome better and accomplish better. I notice that this evening my attitude about a situation was much more sober than it was a few days ago - I did not pass with 100 percent but with the help of the Holy Spirit I know I will do better the next time I am faced with a situation. Bless the Lord, Oh my soul and all that is within me bless his holy Name! He has done great things! Till next time!

[Hezekiah1997]

Remember that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance produces character, and character produces hope.

[Desperatelyhopeful]

Indeed, my brother, Hezekiah - thanks for the reminder. I pray for strength as He develops character in me. Yesterday I completed step three on God's desire for me not to follow the things of the world. The world says take revenge when someone wrongs us, but God is saying forgive; the world says take, God says give; the world says hate our enemies, God says pray for those who spitefully use us; the world says it OK to tell a "white lie" , God says the truth shall make us free; the world says give up when we are tired, God says, He will mount us up on eagles wings, we will run and not grow weary, we will walk and not faint. The world's way leads to hardheartedness, darkness, confusion, chaos and death. God's way leads to peace, life and hope. Lord help me put away the things of the world from my life and live the life that will bring me peace and hope, Amen.

[Desperatelyhopeful]

I think I was tested after the last entry and during the study on peer pressure. I was faced with some challenging situations - with God's grace I overcame. I need a lot more maturing in responding in a godly fashion rather than responding like the world. The mercy not sacrifice study was enlightening because I think this is an area God wants to speak to me about. However, there are some parts I need to read again and reflect on to gain a deeper understanding. Lord help me - I know I am making it. Thank you Lord. I love everybody!!!

[Desperatelyhopeful]

Good Morning, God's people. I have come back here to share my journey in the Many called Few Chosen study. Today I did "What is a calling" Study. I have been doing the same kind of work since 1989 and while I came to reaslise that at some point I would want to move into another department of the same field, I have never sensed it so strongly as I do now. For the past few weeks or so, I have been feeling the need to move on. As I read the study, I was reminded of how God may be speaking to me about my calling - through changes in my life. There may be signs that God is nudging me to move on. I pray for wisdom, discernment, alertness, peace and understanding as he directs me along the course that he wants to take me.