Choose Wisely

One of the best selling books of all time (other than the Bible) is The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren.

What hits me the most  when I read and re-read the book is in Chapter 30..."Shaped  for Serving God". Rick explains there are two things that cause us trouble, especially in the church. These are:

1.    Gift-projection.(when we expect others to think like we do).

2.    Gift-envy (when we get jealous of others)

The truth is God made each of us different for good reason.

At Follow Your Calling we like to say that you cannot flunk who you are. Whatever your personality, abilities, interests and gift-mix is, that is best for you. You are wonderfully made. You are made in God's image. There is only one you.

Paul uses the word picture in Romans 12 of a body. Each of us is a body part. A hand is not a leg. We need each other to function.

Once we accept who we are, we are ready to maximize our spiritual impact.

Romans 12 also tells us to make an honest and accurate (sober) estimate of ourselves. One way to start this process is through The CALL Vocational and Life Purpose Guide.

Choose wisely,

Randy Austad
Author of The CALL