As Christians, we are all engaged in the business of discerning and obeying God’s call, and this usually means that soon enough we find ourselves out beyond our own competence, frightened at what God demands and feeling cosmically abandoned, left in the lurch with a job for which our own resources are completely inadequate… Sooner or later, the panic touches each one of us who accepts God’s call and heads, eyes wide open, straight into some difficult and mysterious work–like pastoring a church, teaching a class, going back to school, learning a language, creating a work of art. The panic descends on everyone who accepts God’s call to do something that engages our heart and wracks our soul–like making a marriage proper through better and worse, raising a child and letting her go into adulthood, enduring a terrible illness, growing up, growing old. In fact, being called out far beyond our own competence is part of our regular experience with God.Ellen F. Davis
About This Quote
Often times we feel pressured by God calling us to do things that scare us. We feel lost after making a difficult decision. We ask ourselves why this is happening or why we were chosen for this task. This quote reminds us that we are human and can struggle with our calling and that we all struggle with our calling to be the ones God has called on us to be and be the best we can be.
Everyone has experienced times where they feel like they don't belong and whether it's due to their age, gender, or location they feel out of place. Yet, as Christians we know that God calls on all of us no matter who we are or where we are from. When we accept God's call to something, there's no need to worry about if it's right or wrong because the only thing that matters is whether God wants it done and it is good for his kingdom.
Source: Getting Involved With God: Rediscovering The Old Testament
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