Ever felt unqualified for what God's calling you to do? You're not alone. The truth is, God never calls the qualified—He qualifies the called. This foundational principle unlocks understanding about our divine purpose and the spiritual gifts we've been given.

In this soul-stirring episode, we explore how spiritual gifts function like fire—they must be fanned into flame, nurtured, and consistently used, or they become dormant. While Romans 11:29 reminds us that "the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable," many believers let their God-given abilities lie inactive through fear, comparison, or simple neglect.

The reality is both sobering and exhilarating: you possess unique spiritual gifts that no one else can offer in quite the same way. These gifts aren't primarily for your benefit but were designed to serve others and glorify God. When you step into your calling, you'll quickly discover it requires supernatural empowerment—it's meant to be something impossible through human effort alone, ensuring God receives all glory. And someone is waiting on the other side of your obedience.

With Christ's return drawing nearer, there's an urgency to this message. We'll all give account for how we stewarded what God entrusted to us. Are you using your gifts? Are you walking worthy of your calling? Have you surrendered to God's purpose despite fear of what others might think? These questions deserve honest reflection.

Whether you're just beginning to discover your spiritual gifts or seeking to revitalize dormant ones, this episode provides practical guidance for identifying and stepping into your divine calling. Connect with me on social media or email coaching@beinhispurpose.com to learn about upcoming resources, including a four-week coaching program on purpose and the "Becoming Who God Says You Are" devotional series.

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The question many Christians ask: "Was that God's voice or just my own thoughts?" This deeply personal struggle emerges especially when we face significant decisions, standing at crossroads where determining divine direction becomes crucial.

In this episode, we explore the profound difference between hearing God and truly listening to Him. John 10:27 reveals that Jesus' sheep don't merely hear His voice—they listen actively and follow intentionally. This distinction marks the pathway to spiritual maturity and authentic relationship with God.

God communicates in multiple ways—His written Word (alive and active, transforming us from within), the Holy Spirit's inner promptings, dreams and visions, godly counsel from other believers, and even occasionally through audible voice. Yet discerning His voice requires both knowledge and practice. We unpack five practical methods to position yourself for divine communication: daily Scripture immersion, cultivating stillness amid life's chaos, engaging in two-way prayer, journaling divine impressions, and practicing prompt obedience to what you've already heard.

True divine communication consistently aligns with Scripture, draws us closer to Jesus rather than away, produces spiritual fruit, and brings supernatural peace. While God's conviction may feel uncomfortable, it fundamentally differs from condemnation—one restores while the other destroys.

For every believer feeling distant from God's voice, the solution isn't complicated though it requires diligence: return to these foundational practices of listening. God isn't hiding—Jeremiah 29:13 promises that wholehearted seeking always leads to finding. The remarkable truth is that you can hear God's voice not because of your perfection, but because of His presence within you through the Holy Spirit.

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Session 4 of the Finding Your Purpose Series:

That relentless pull toward something greater isn't random—it might be God stirring purpose within you. When we truly delight in Him, our desires shift to align with His divine will for our lives. But how do we distinguish between His promptings and our own ambitions?

Five powerful questions can guide this discernment journey. First, do you have peace about it? Even when God's calling seems overwhelming, it carries His unmistakable peace. Second, does it align with Scripture? God never contradicts His word. Third, have you genuinely surrendered it in prayer? Fourth, does it reflect God's character by drawing you closer to Him and serving others? Finally, have wise spiritual mentors confirmed this direction?

These divine stirrings take many forms—persistent thoughts, burdens for others, dreams you can't release—but they're often connected to the gifts God placed in you before birth. Yet timing matters. Not every God-given desire demands immediate action. Sometimes there are seasons of preparation where God is pruning and developing both you and your calling. He gives us seeds, not just fruit, and those seeds require patience through watering, nurturing, and testing.

Remember, God doesn't ask for qualifications—He asks for surrender. He's inviting you to partner in His purposes not because He needs you, but because He loves you and created you with specific gifts to fulfill specific callings. Your responsibility isn't the outcome but simple obedience. What desire keeps resurfacing in your heart? It might be time to take that step of faith.

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