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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