"A divine calling is first birthed out of conviction. God miraculously does a work—either immediately or progressively—on a person's heart, and that work propels the person into action. Many refer to Paul's Damascus road experience as the immediate heart-change of God. Certainly, this is where the Holy Spirit entered Paul's heart. However, the Father had been progressively and relentlessly pursuing Paul long before then. Paul's heart had always belonged to God; his vision was just a little distorted. Before Paul had an intimate encounter with Jesus on the road, the Father was preparing Paul through his birthright, citizenship, faith tradition, language studies, work, education, and life experiences. God's sovereign hand was at work in Paul's life from the beginning, aligning every piece to build Paul's character so he would be the faithful man God called to preach good news to the Gentiles."
Natasha
Sistrunk Robinson, http://www.christianitytoday.com/
When
I first felt a specific call to serve God it was in the area of
Children' ministry. It is the place I feel like I am moving in the
power of God the most. It does not say that God does not use me in
other ways and that I don't have other Gifts. I obviously have
a gift to teach and that has grown to all levels in the church.
It is just that when I walk into a room full of bright
eyed children I get a joy and satisfaction unparalleled to any
other ministry. When Trying to find your own call just stick to the
word of God. and prayer. A passion for a specific work in your church
or life will come up in your heart and spirit that will never leave.
It will only get stronger and stronger. Then ask God for guidance and
he will take you on the path he has always meant for you. This
article from Christianity Today has a great teaching on being called.
We recommend it to you for further study.By, Virginia Toussaint
