Are you God Sent or Self Sent? Your thoughts-

[Elizabeth]

God sent or self sent? Do we know the difference? Or what is the difference? Something I was thinking about today. When is it okay to pursue a Godly calling and when do you know when to wait for God to open the doors?

Do you think it makes a difference in someone's ministry? Could it influence effectiveness and purpose?

[Elizabeth]

I am curious to know what others think-

When is okay to let people know of your ministry and get invited to minister at their church?

When is okay to branch out and make connection to minister--when are you to wait your thoughts and what others do for opportunities to minister(as some call it).

I don't know the answer to your question but I can tell you that waiting doesn't seem to be doing my call much good!

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by philjones

I don't know the answer to your question but I can tell you that waiting doesn't seem to be doing my call much good!

Well thats what I want to know, when does some one "make it happen"

I think many people feel like you they wait and nothing is happening---can be frustrating.

[Elizabeth]

I have 2 thoughts in my head right now-

1. I know of people who "work" their ministry (with good and bad results)

2. I want to plan an event but because of number one I am wanting to do it for the right reasons..

make sense?

Originally Posted by Jeanie

God sent or self sent? Do we know the difference? Or what is the difference? Something I was thinking about today. When is it okay to pursue a Godly calling and when do you know when to wait for God to open the doors?

Do you think it makes a difference in someone's ministry? Could it influence effectiveness and purpose?

To be called by God to a particular work is the command to go and carry out that calling.

There is, however, a difference between people who are doing what God has called them to do and people who are doing what they want to do but that they try to get God to bless.

Originally Posted by Jeanie

Well thats what I want to know, when does some one "make it happen"

I think many people feel like you they wait and nothing is happening---can be frustrating.

I have never pushed myself in front of men of God. I have waited for His timing. Of course, you know that old scripture that says "God Helps Those Who Help Themselves"... I cain't find the reference right now but I am SURE it must be in there

Seriously, it is frustrating to receive so much from God that you feel should be shared with more than just a handful, but God in His time will satisfy my soul!

At times I have accepted that because of my past failures I am still in a time of proving. I am not sure I am accepting of that concept anymore. The witness from your husband in a PM certainly has impacted me and there have been additional witnesses from men of God that have caused me to feel that it is nearing time for me to step out, let go and Let God!

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by Chan

To be called by God to a particular work is the command to go and carry out that calling.

There is, however, a difference between people who are doing what God has called them to do and people who are doing what they want to do but that they try to get God to bless.

This is a powerful statement.

But how can you get your second statement to those in that predicament? In other words those those asking God to bless what they are doing and think that is God's will.I know people who feel that they are doing what God wants them to but take advantage of every situation imaginable to push their ministry.

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by philjones

I have never pushed myself in front of men of God. I have waited for His timing. Of course, you know that old scripture that says "God Helps Those Who Help Themselves"... I cain't find the reference right now but I am SURE it must be in there

Seriously, it is frustrating to receive so much from God that you feel should be shared with more than just a handful, but God in His time will satisfy my soul!

At times I have accepted that because of my past failures I am still in a time of proving. I am not sure I am accepting of that concept anymore. The witness from your husband in a PM certainly has impacted me and there have been additional witnesses from men of God that have caused me to feel that it is nearing time for me to step out, let go and Let God!

Bro Jones, I really sense that you do have a call from God, and sometimes I believe God makes us uncomfortable so we do step out.

Because it is either die, or die trying!

I believe your waiting and patience is greatly going to pay off.

[revrandy]

God's calling is without question in one's life...

Promotion comes from the Lord...

2 Things..
Peter asked Jesus if it were him bid him to Come ..
and Jesus said.. Come...

1. He didn't step out of the boat immediatly before asking..

2. He didn't step out of the boat until Jesus said to Come...

A true calling of leadership comes from God..

If one is called people will know ...if one pretends they are called people will know also...