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I'm not really sure on why but I feel as though I need to share my story on how I came to know what my calling is, and who knows maybe some of you will have some good advice or thought to share with me... Anyway here it is...


When I was younger I would read my Bible and come across something along the lines of ministry and missionary stuff. (I don't remember any of the details or verses.) Anyway I knew deep down inside that I was called to the mission field but I pushed it out of my mind because I thought "I'm too shy and quiet to have the guts to go and do stuff like that. Why would God call me?" Then my pastor over the years has talked about how God often calls those who are not normally the type of people you would think would do different things. He often calls shy or quiet people for thing that require someone to be out going. I knew he was talking to me. Now keep in mind that was at least five years ago if not more. On to things more recent...

So over the past three years or so I have felt something for a different counrty then the one I am from. It started when my church showed a video one Sunday morning and I thought it was a college for music and drama people. I wanted to go at once, but I never found anymore info on it or anything and I couldn't FIND any info on it. So I thought maybe God was just opening my heart to this counrty. Anytime I thought about where I wanted to go or travel it was there at the top of my mind. It even replaced the places I have always wanted to go since before I can remember. Then last year someone from that group that I had heard about a couple of years before came to our church and we now have all the info we need and what we don't know we now have a way to ask and get the info. Turns out it is a mission trip that can last for as long as a year. They tour around the counrty performing and ministrying to the people there. I am hoping to be able to go for the 2013 group because I don't think I'm quite ready to go yet. At first I thought I might end up moving there and being a long term missionary but now I have come to learn that I think I am meant to be a short term missionary and then come back home and work with the youth of our church.

I find it amazing how God works and though I'm nerves I know God will be with me.


I don't know why I'm sharing all of this... I just felt like I should. I would really like everyones thoughts and ideas or maybe even some verses. And who knows maybe with this post someone has learned something about themselves... I don't know but I would love to hear from you guys.

Thanks,
Emmegirl

Emmegirl,

Thank you for sharing. I too have a heart for the mission field...to go to other countries...but it has not been God's will for me as of yet...which is ok...everything in His timing...if it is His will....but what I want to say is this...if God is calling you, and He makes a way for you to go on this mission trip, follow Him....anything you do for God and the furthering of His kingdom...will not only bring blessings your way...but will shine His light over souls that have no hope of hearing about Him without missionaries to bring them the Good News!

My prayers are with you, and may God be with you.

Take care and God Bless

mlg,

Thank you so much for your kind words. They have helped me a lot.



Love,
Emmegirl

Hi,
Do not put off what you can do today. If god is calling you, you will be miserable until you are in his Divine will. Allow the Spirit to give you courage and strength to follow.
I enjoyed you sharing as i can relate to you.
Be still and know He is God...... Listen to Him.
I noticed that you stated alot of I's in your sharing. It's not about us ,but Him. You will be blessed beyond your comprehension if you will surrender.
Just my thoughts and thanks for being honest and open to us!

Luv Ya,

Real

realtmg,



I understand what you are saying about not waiting but at the same time I need to wait for God's timing and right now isn't the time. As for using the word I a lot it wasn't by any means used as a "it's all about me" sort of way. Would you be able to explain how you felt called for something without using a good bit of I or me or my. And when it comes to feelings then it's almost impossible to not use those words. Just a thought...




Emmegirl.