The Benefit
By Rodney Bullard
CEO The Same House PBC | Former Senior Executive at Chick-fil-A / Global CSR, ESG and Marketing Leader | Best-Selling Author | Former AUSA | Former Air Force JAG l Corporate and Non-profit Board Director
“The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.” – William Butler Yeats
There are many benefits to walking in your calling. It can help you focus your energies and efforts on something fundamental to you. Second, it can provide a sense of purpose and direction in your life. Third, it can help you make better choices about how to use your time and talents. Finally, it can deepen your relationship with God as you seek to follow His will for your life.
Don’t be discouraged if you’re unsure what your calling is. Pray for guidance and ask God to reveal His plan for your life. Trust that He will lead you to where you need to be. And don’t forget, your calling doesn’t have to be grand or glamorous to be significant. Sometimes the most important callings are the ones that don’t make headlines but make a real difference in people’s lives.
If you feel like you’re not doing enough related to building a bridge, it might be because you’re not following your calling. But it’s never too late to start tracking your calling. No matter where you are in life, you can always take steps to move closer to God’s plan for you. Trust that He will guide you along the way; don’t be afraid to step out in faith.
Your calling will require you to step out of your comfort zone. It might be something new and unfamiliar or something you’ve been doing for a while but never thought of as your “calling.” But whatever it is, know that God will give you the strength and wisdom you need to accomplish His plan. Trust in Him, and take the first step forward in faith. He will lead you every step.
This is something to keep in mind as you discern what your calling may be. It’s important to remember that God doesn’t call us to do things that are easy or comfortable. He calls us to do things that are hard and sometimes even scary. But He also promised to be with us always, and He will give us the strength and courage we need to face whatever challenges come our way.
Trust that God is with you if you’re feeling called to do something that seems impossible or out of your comfort zone. He will never leave or forsake you, and He will equip you for whatever He calls you to do.
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” – Psalm 23:4