Career vs Calling: What's the Difference?
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Career vs. Calling: What’s the Difference?
Do you have a career or a calling? What’s the difference? That’s what we’re going to talk about today.
I want to talk today about the difference between a career and a calling because a lot of people are very confused about this. And I hear people say “my calling is to be an artist” or “a musician” or a “doctor.” They are mistaking what could be a hobby, passion, talent, side hustle or career for a calling. And so first I want to highlight some differences between the two. Then give some biblical examples of a calling. Finally I want to provide a clear biblical definition of a calling.
#1 - Differences between a Career and a Calling
CAREER VS. CALLING
CAREER CALLING
Natural talents Spiritual Gifts
Please your employer Please your God
CAN do MUST do
Changes Doesn’t Change
Benefits for this life ONLY Benefits for Eternity
Advance the company Advance the kingdom of God
Fulfillment that does not compare to your career
#2 - Examples of Careers & Callings
Jesus was a carpenter - Career - Calling was to be the Savior of the world
Paul was a tentmaker - Career - Calling was to be an apostle to the Gentiles
Disciples were fishermen - Career - Calling was to be “fishers of men.”
Matthew was a tax collector - Career - Calling was to be a disciple of Jesus
All of these men used the resources from their careers to support themselves and others. And even though their careers took up a considerable amount of their time they stayed focused and never lost sight of what they knew God had created them to do.
#3 - What is a calling?
So what exactly is a calling? A calling is not always some mystical thing that God reveals to only a select few people.
Jesus made it very clear that every Christian has the same calling. He said, “Go…make disciples…baptize…teach…” If you are not going, making disciples, baptizing (new Christians) and teaching people how to obey God’s commands then it may be a hobby, a passion, a talent, side gig/hustle but I hesitate to call it a calling.
Anything that an unbeliever can do just as well as a believer can’t be considered a calling. Because if God’s main focus is to advance His kingdom then why would God call you to advance something else?
KEY QUESTION: How does what I do for my calling DIRECTLY IMPACT the advancement of God’s kingdom?
If you can’t answer that question, then I would hesitate to label it as a calling.
This is a very controversial and subjective topic so I would love to hear your thoughts on this subject so please leave them in the comments section, tag your friends and invite them to join in the discussion as well and let’s talk about it. If you are struggling to find your specific purpose/calling I encourage you to head over to my blog where I give 7 questions you can ask yourself to discover your specific purpose. I’ll put the link below.
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I believe your calling and career should work together for the kingdom of God. Your career should position in a place to be a giver, tither and lender. Not just to supply our financial needs and wants. This is just what I believe in my heart. And especially if you seek God for your career. 😊
You’re right. Yes my carrier is fish and chip shop owner, and my calling is teaching God’s words . Over 10 years that’s called never ever leave me alone . My family said that I was and I am crazy . Thanks for your video. God bless you.
I love this. this gave me confirmation of so much things in my life concerning my career and my calling. God bless you man of God.
Please pray for me yall, I’m a junior in high school and truly feel a calling to be a christian counselor but don’t know how that will work financially, I also don’t know where I should go to college and am feeling a lot of pressure, I just ask for wisdom from the Lord
Hey Faith! I remember when I was about your age (only 5 years ago) and had similar worries. I became really distraught over my future and to put it plainly, I forgot about how large a part God plays in that aspect of Christian life. I changed my mind career wise so many times, thinking each one would bring more glory to God than the last. What I've learned though, is that no matter what your profession is, whether it be as a minister in a church setting or a school teacher or a construction worker, there is always abundant opportunity to further the Kingdom of God, all you have to do is ask Him for those opportunities in prayer. I'm 19 now and have since graduated high school. I work at a grocery store and I'm trying to get into welding school. Not really what one would call pursuing a career in ministry. Now maybe in a few years, I'll have a welding job, or maybe the Lord will have led me elsewhere. To me, I could care less because where ever I end up is somewhere where I will be of use to God. The Bible says, "The fields are white to harvest, but the laborers are few." So no matter what path you take, Faith, there will always be good and fulfilling work to do. Also, God won't send you somewhere the leave you high and dry to fend for yourself. He provides for His people. We're His children, and fathers don't abandon their kids. Okay well I'm gonna be praying hard for you and I put at the bottom a couple passages that might give you comfort. If you want to talk some more, you can find me on Facebook, but otherwise, girl, looking forward to meeting on the other side of glory!
1 cor 10:31, matt 6:26-34
@@katelanbertsch7643 AWWWW thank you so much, truly this made my whole day! thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement. Since then I think i found a really good college and I think I want to go into advertising/marketing and be a church photographer/marketing person, or who knows maybe end up in a "secular" office somewhere! And I want to pursue Christian counseling because you can get online certificates and do it on the side! I also think I have in mind the college I want to go to, truly I thank you so much for all youve said! Cant wait to meet you in heaven
Are you pursuing a counseling degree?
@@faithmarie3808 hello, I’m a junior in highschool at the moment, I gave my life to Christ In September of 2021 and right now I feel like my calling to to just share the gospel whenever I can and with whatever I have. I wanna start using my talent of voice impressions and comedy to Spread the Word of God and the Saving Gospel of Jesus Christ on tiktok and youtube.
What college did you decide on?
I am a nurse. Been a nurse since I was 17. I am now 29. My career is nursing but my calling is sacrificing my own wants and needs for others.
Absolutely love how you broke this down! This is a great message that needs to be shared so that people can understand the difference so that they can start to walk in their calling and purpose! God bless you for sharing!!!
+HauteonDesign Thanks T!
As far as I know, I think my "calling" is encouraging the Body of Christ... And my somewhat "talent," being creative. I can use that. For example; giving a handmade book, full of prayer/Scripture to someone, in hopes that it will speak to them in thier season... Or just having coffee with someone and uplifting them with encouraging advice. Etc... I also want to write/sew Scripture on my dresses, in hopes that unbelievers will read it.
Yesss , scripture on dresses would be very beautiful ❤️ that's a great idea .
You should do it ☺️
Excellent points. I actually think my career supports my calling. My career is being a school teacher. My calling is to evangelize and disciple young people.
One more difference career can get retired but calling remain to we live. Nice video Bro. Allen
I am a new Christian just saved by Jesus as He appeared in my dream. I have dream and vision before I come to know Christ. But I was living in darkness. Can you guide me?
Joyce Choy ROMANS 8:30
and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified
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Let the Holy Spirit guide you.
Hi Joyce. I'm Sharon.. spend much time with God .. have a personal prayer time and read Bible more and more... Try to create an intimate relation with God.. trust me with HIM life is awesome..
Welcome to the family, my sister! Pray and seek Jesus for guidance. Read the Word, separate yourself from anything or one that could possible distract you. Fall in Love with the Lord!!!
Omggggggggg YEASSSS I GOT IT ! This is the best breakdown video I’ve seen
Wow this really opened my eyes, thank you.
Well done man...you are the only one I have found that I would agree with being very close on this biblically! Glad you spoke out as so few have on this one! Great clarity on this one!
This is interesting... You really do break it down... Thank you again. I am definitely sharing this with my brother.
+Salina Putmon thank you so much for viewing and sharing! God bless you and good to connect again.
Here is the link to the blog article. So sorry everyone! www.allenparr.com/blog/7-tips-on-how-to-discover-your-purpose/
Hi brother. Thank you. My job was both my calling and career bc my encouragement helped others and gave them hope in God bc of my faith. I never hid my faith. They all knew who and what I believe. This is why I enjoyed teaching bc I could give so much hope to struggling families bc of my own experiences. I could both use my career and my calling together. God has set me apart for His purposes and He will complete those purposes in me through Christ Jesus His Son in His own timing.💝
When trying to determine if what you want to pursue is a calling or career; don't allow your age to dictate you answering God's call to ministry (whatever area in ministry it maybe). It does not matter if you are in your 20s, 40s, older or somewhere in between, age is not a factor. Jesus was about 30yrs old when he started and his ministry lasted about 3yrs. Almost everyone God called into ministry had a career doing something else. Remember Jesus said that many are called but few are chosen. Be one of the few, one of the chosen (Matt. 22:14). I encourage you to be committed, be consistent, remain faithful to God as you work in your calling that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ (1Pet. 4:11).
We should acknowledge that a lot of times there is no difference. Someone could use what looks like a mundane career to be spreading light and love to others, and spreading the gospel whenever they can. We can use our calling from God in any career. I don’t really think there’s too much of a difference, it’s just about if people accept their calling from Christ or not. For me personally, I have received a prophetic word from an Acquaintance that God is leading me down my path as an actor and musician to give me a platform to spread his love and light. And just to spread goodness and positivity in general. And to play roles, no matter how difficult or perhaps ungodly the subject matter, in order to serve as an example for people and portray humanity, which will ultimately change lives and bring more love.
God Bless you! Just shared this video on Facebook. I could listen and learn from you all day!
That is very kind of you. I'm so glad the videos are clear and making a difference. It means so much to hear! Thanks,
Well, I must say this the first time I disagree with you on a subject matter. Maybe you're correct in what you said but I still feel I was called to be a nurse and have been one almost 27 years this year. I truly believe I have the gift of giving /helping others and Love to do so. I have done other things while I have been a nurse for extra income and even wanted and still would like to own by own business but would never stop being a nurse. Yes it is my primary means of supporting myself but I don't do it to please men but God and I'm not trying to advance anyone's company although I know the work I do does that. I'm sorry I don't know where the scripture is located but I do my work unto God and to please Him, not man. Thank you Brother Allen. I always enjoy and learn from your videos and sometimes they are even confirmation on something I've read and or meditated on in the Bible.
The Lord revealed to me my calling is Encouraging. The Spiritual Gift of Encouragement. Romans 12:8! A lot of Prayer and Bible Study. Hallelujah!
Thank you so much for this! I tried to mix career and calling and realised something was wrong. Turns out I'm trying to figure out my career at the moment .Thanks again x
I believe this was well explained. Good Job!
I do think it's possible for God to lead us into the career He has planned for us but I agree, our calling may be something different. I went to college and my last semester Jesus revealed Himself to me and lead me to drop out and come home. Fast forward to the present and I am back in school to be a CNA, learn effectively and efficiently and in love with helping others who can't do for themselves. Its a completely selfless career. I plan on going back to further my education in Nursing. I know I am being lead by God because before I would have NEVER done this. I wanted to be a creative writer and had so much doubt, uncertainty, anxiety, ect. Now I'm excited to go to school and learn!!!! I'm more excited, however, to become the woman that God has planned me to become and want to use the gifts He's given me for the edification of the church.
That's great!, I felt something similar except towards medical school, I started feeling all this doubt and anxiety regarding going for about two years now and I've been wondering why I've been trying to ignore it but it keeps coming up
Man this is Good!!! It is hard for some people to figure out what they need to focus more on. Great verse that points what God said Matthew 6:20-21.
I love music and worshipping the LORD thru my talent and I’ve thought what it would be if I’d do it as a calling. I’m praying for the LORD to place where he wants me to be.
God bless all of those that are here to find their calling.
Wow! I really enjoyed watching your video. Thank you so much for making it easy to understand the difference between a career and a calling.
Thank you!! Ive been struggling with this decision and been praying about my career and my calling. This video has made it very clear to me! I’m a tattoo apprentice and ever since Ive been saved Ive been reaching out to learn more about God and the gospel. I’m going to focus on my calling because I know God will have better plans for me there. Thank you for all your videos! I watch them all day!
Great video.I really needed to watch this.My husband has been conflicted with staying where we are for his career, but we believe we have a calling elsewhere
You fulfill your calling through your career. You can do your career with a kingdom mindset and focus on the bennifits of it by focusing on sanctification.
This is a great video!! Thank you for this brother!! God bless you!! God definitely sent me this video!!🕊
This was very helpful. For a long time I kept confusing my calling and career. Is it possible to be in the wrong calling and how would I know that I am in the wrong calling ?
Nice video content! Forgive me for chiming in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Chiveard Discovering Potential Framework (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a great one of a kind guide for finding your true calling and achieving success minus the headache. Ive heard some great things about it and my old buddy Taylor at last got great results with it.
I was called to be a stay at home mom. I read the Bible and/or tell Bible stories to my children every day. We have discussions about Jesus and salvation and eternity. But I feel like I’m failing in so many ways. Sometimes I don’t feel like they are listening or internalizing what I’m telling them. I often feel like I need to contribute more financially to my family. Please pray for me than I can more effectively pour into my children and focus less on the worldly pressures to make money. I hope that as they grow into adults they will look back and remember what I taught them about Jesus.
Guys, I'm a teenager and I'm struggling about this. I feel like I'm too young to be worried about my calling, but I'm not even independent yet. But at the same time, my biggest fear is Jesus coming back any moment and appearing to God in Heaven empty handed. I don't know what to think.
Hey, I'm a teenager too that is struggling with my call. If you are saved that is enough. The Bible says that no amount of works could ever get you to Heaven. So you literally cannot show up empty handed because there is nothing that we, as sinful humans, could offer God anyway. That's why his gift is one of grace because we did nothing to deserve it. Now, on the flip side, your salvation should motivate you on to do good works. If you have a desire, just tell God you'll be there whenever wherever he wants and take advantage of all opportunities. He will give you chances to serve him. God Bless, sister
Katie Onkst thank you so much for your answer! ;0; This has been on my mind since middle school, lol, this is a huge weight off my chest! God bless! 😊
Well my job is definitely not my calling. Working in transportation industry
I'm a talented musician/composer that is a gift from God.
Love this comparison
Hi Allen, thank you for your brief explanation. It is very true, and according to my experience - your explanation gives me an affirmation and confirmation. Blessings!
This really gave me some insight, just the video i needed. It seems every time i open UA-cam i get a new video from you that applies to my life. Bless you Allen.
I teach as a career but I also teach in the children’s ministry. I don’t know if that counts but it’s still something for me to pray about.
Hi Mr. Allen,I'm enjoying your videos a lot.I keep on watching and listening to it.I started sharing them with my family Daily before they go to sleep,I'm actually in the ship now.My wife and two daughters they enjoyed it too.God bless.Im learning a lot.
Wowwww brother parr you def are a calling because you have a gift of conveying god message for many people on different levels of wisdom keep going brother god is pleased with you
Brrilliant! Only just discovered this channel.This channel encourages me AND challenges me! We all need both! Love the way this is all Bible based as a lot of people say stuff and don't even try to back it up with the Bible these days
Great videos brother. A lot of great information and insight for people new to faith or have trouble with some of the concepts. Much love and thank you so much!!
Hosannah in highest.this is the video I needed now to continue my career as doctor
I pray God almigthy will give me insight on this topic through the holy spirit and there being way calling and career could go together, in the name and blood of Jesus Christ: amen.
Great video brother Allen! God bless you and keep sharing truth!
Truly Love your explaination. It help me as I get ready to give a talk. Bless you.
This was so helpful 🤞🏽
So helpful & clear! Thank you!
Your videos are always helpful 🙌
Great video as usual!! Thank you, Brother Allen.
Very Clear. Thank you
Well said!
Brother Allen I have found in my life my calling and natural talents are combined. I do believe that a calling must advance the Kingdom Of God. I have a puppet ministry and I believe God prepared me for my calling to puppet ministry long before I became a Christian.
If you're a fellow Christian artist hello!
Our calling is not to be famous and be successful in this world, but to advance the kingdom of God thru our skills. If you know the Chick tracts well that's it! I'm confused too, but now I firmly know artists could also help advance God's kingdom.
God bless us all.
to be honest, right now, im still confused, i took a leave from my university because of career confusion (and mental health issues) for almost 5 months now. but i still don't know if i wanna go back to studying or should i search for a temporary job or idk. im feeling a lot of pressure because i kind of feel that everybody seemed to know where they belong, except for me. :(
i don't know the plans of God for me but i will be still and give my full trust to Him.
You are not alone, I struggle with this too. Hope you're okay :)
this was awesome thank you
Thanks for watching Lynda. God bless you,
I really needed this.
Thank you!!!
Your career can be your calling. Everything that you do, do as unto the lord. If your career can not be looked at as a calling. You might need to think about switching to a career that falls in line with your calling.
So, do you think a calling could be God laying a person on someone’s heart, and letting them know that they will play a strong part in leading that person to Christ?
A few years ago, I started believing that God is real again, but I wasn’t saved yet. Through one of my employees, God told me something about one of my former coworkers which indicated that he wasn’t saved. While I always feel it’s sad to hear that someone isn’t saved when you think they might have been, it really bothered me in this case.
This coworker of mine wasn’t really a friend, just an acquaintance, but I ended up crying myself to sleep for months at the thought that this one specific person isn’t saved, and could go to hell. One night, I prayed to God in desperation, and told Him that I wanted Him to use me to share the Gospel with this coworker, and to use me to bring this person to Christ, so that he would be saved.
As time went on, I was still very scared of the thought that my coworker might not ever get saved, but then one day God told me through someone’s Bible verse post on Facebook that He would make it happen in His timing. That brought me the most joy I’ve ever felt in my life. Every now and then, I stated to feel afraid for my coworkers soul, and I would pray to God about it. And EVERY time, he would tell me to not worry about it, because He already told me it would happen (my coworker would be saved). He told me this through my pastor, through passages in the Bible, through other Christian friends, etc.
My deepest desire is to see this one person be saved (after my desire to know Jesus), and I wondered why I felt this way about this one random person in my life, and not about everyone. Then God answered that question through a few Bible verses that my pastor was preaching about, which basically said “Seek Me and put your trust in Me, and I will give you the deepest desires of your heart, for it is I who gave you those desires.” (This is kind of a combined paraphrase of two different verses).
So I’ve come to the conclusion that God put the desperate need in my heart to see my coworker get saved. He used that as motivation for me to get saved myself, and for me to grow in my faith in Him, because He is going to use me as a major part in this persons path to getting saved by Christ.
So, could this be a calling for me? Am I being called to witness to this person specifically, and keep pursuing this person (with guidance from the Holy Spirit) even of this person rejects my witness to him at first?
In watching your videos this is the first time I have definitely disagreed with you. I think the Lord gives everyone different talents and calls them to walk different paths. I definitely feel that God called me to medicine, as I had prayed deeply for answers when my life was at a significant cross roads, and his answer was unmistakable. There are lots of ways to just "have a career in medicine", it is much harder to see every patient as opportunity to show by example the love and compassion of God. Perhaps I don't understand the differences as you are explaining them. As you listed them it appears at least to me, that no one outside of the ministry would have a calling that was combined with their career. I don't believe that is true. IF you are walking with God, your spiritual path will drive your career. As an artist, doctor, lawyer, or janitor you should be consistently moving forward both spiritually and physically AND you should be a light to the people around you. That is what I believe we are all called to do. It is not a separate "task" from your "day job" but fundamentally and deeply intertwinned.
Floyd Saban career and calling can overlap. My career has me sitting at home not interacting with anyone. My career and calling don't overlap. Maybe you have the gift of mercy and healing and other things that make your career something that you can glorify God with and gives you the opportunity to witness.
Overlap does not mean there is no distinction.
I agree with you 100%. Great insight!
I just listened to the audio sermon on how God can help us deal with our anxiety... And again this topic of career versus calling came up again. I still disagree with brother Parr as well. I think it's difficult for Christians who are not Physicians (or nurses or in the medical field in general) to understand what the profession truly entails on a day-to-day basis... particularly when you are actually in the trenches and dealing with patients in the hospital setting. It's not nearly as glamorous as TV shows make it seem. It can be extremely emotionally draining having to care for people when they are ill, having to deal with families, and being exposed to the Brokenness and dysfunctionality that patients bring with then to the hospital ... The mission field in medicine is VAST. Someone who does not know Jesus won't look at it that way, but somebody who does will see every opportunity to interact with a patient and or a patient family member as an opportunity to be a light whichever way the Lord moves that person. Obviously everybody cannot be called into full-time Ministry in the formal sense of the word, but all of us as Believers and followers of Christ are called to be missionaries in our respective spheres of influence. I believe wholeheartedly that one can be called into a certain career. Granted, in Scripture, calling in the literal sense of the word and in just about every example that I have seen in the OT and NT involves God appearing to somebody seemingly out of nowhere, and saying, listen this is what I want you to do for me ... And it typically involved him equipping seemingly ordinary people with extraordinary abilities, such as gift of Prophecy and dream interpretation, to Proclaim Prophecies of warning to God's people and to the authorities of the time so that they would repent from their idolatry and Wicked Ways...and in the NT, Jesus called men who had professions outside of the ministry, i e fisherman, into full-time Ministry. I don't know of any examples in the Bible in which God appeared to somebody and called them to go into a profession that was not full-time Ministry. That is, I don't see any examples of God calling somebody to be a physician or a seamstress or a business person or a lawyer or whatever. But, on the same token Luke apparently was a physician, but he was not called by Jesus into full-time ministry as his 12 disciples were, and yet the Lord chose him to author a whole book of the New Testament.....#justsayin
I definitely agree with you here; I disagreed with his definition and the points he made. A lot of people choose a career because it is what they feel called to do and not because of their own desires so as someone was before maybe there is a little overlap and it isn’t so black and white
This was very helpful thanks! I need to know whether to study something to get a better job to support my family but i also am a youth leader so i didn't know what to do but its right paul worked to help his ministry and the bible says we are worse than unbelievers if we don't support our familys
Very interesting
Thank you
Thanks for the breakdown
You forgot to leave the link to your blog about “7 questions to discover your purpose”
Brother Allen, I love this video. This an area that i struggle with. I've been a musician for going on 27 year's, and it was a prophesied to me to write music for the Lord. I know this is a god given gift because it came naturally to me. But for some reason when I play songs I can only play the intro of the songs and can't play it entirely unless I'm listening to it.i also struggle with righting music. How do I change these things.
My calling was to be a money machine that works a career I hate just so I can provide resources for others do their more fulfilling calling.
Hey Allen, I am Junior from Trinidad.
You're doing a great work here bro, I'm glad to have come across you.I pray continued wisdom and favor be extended to you.
My thoughts on this topic of Career vs Calling is once you are charging for your service it cannot be considered a ministry calling because the gospel is free. If there is a fee for you to minister at my church, then I am sorry you are not a full time minister, you are a full time businessman
Thank you so much Sir..this video was so helpful.
So if Im a doctor, I cant be a christian? I want to become a psychiatrist and to talk to people, help them, give them advices (even from a christian perspective), and try to cure their mental problems or if I cant, I will try to reduce their pain. But is this a career or should I become a preacher? In our church we dont have pastors because of my religion (we have priests). I can talk to people really good, as a psychologist, and almost every time when Im with my friends or someone, even a stranger that I just met, I tell them about God and the gospel. I cant make people or my friends to accept Him that easy. For example I have a friend who has some kind of depression and I told him about God and not to be like that, because he has some very creepy ideas of izolation and other things which I dont really want to say. I tried to help him, and prayed for him, but I think that this need more time. Anyway, my question is: Can I become a doctor and still be a christian, If I think that I will help people this way. By helping others, I make something good and I serve God this way? Also, Im planning to write a novel which will put God first and it will show His Grace and love. So a christian needs to be only a preacher or a pastor or a misionary or someone like that?
🙌🙌🙌 keep making videos!
Your videos are So informative and true to the word. New subbie for sure. Thanks for answering your calling. God bless
Thanks for this!!!!
Is it bad to follow your passion? Isn't a passion only there to serve?
Am I the only one who always dances at the beginning music of his videos?
hey Allen, i want to work a good job then i wanna use the money that i make to provide for my future family (im still 14) And to use mostly all of the money to go to different country's and teach the word of god, do you think thus is fufilling my calling?
Thanks
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Great video! God bless.
come on minute 3:27! Yes finally someone saying it!!!!
Well said thank you 😊
Thank you.
What about a desire for a particular career you feel God does not want you to do? Is it because it doesn’t line up with your calling or purpose. I’m into the entertainment business . I have had this desire since a child but it hasn’t happened for me. I’m wondering am I pursuing the wrong thing?
I feel exactly the same, not the same career but I have a strong passion for it years and I just feel a gripping and constricting guilt thinking that God doesn't want me to pursue it. I know my calling and I am working on it but I feel in myself that I can't satisfy myself with the dream I had ever since young. I want to be an animator and create a dream show of mine and just see what's in my mind be conveyed unto a screen. I just want to have a one hit wonder and be satisfied with seeing something I worked hard on, characters I took years to develop and a story I poured my life into...just finally be out of my head where I and my family and friends could just see it together. It's just an adventure story of a few teens who always wanted some excitement in their dull lives and finally get it when a whole new world unfolds to them when they crashland on an undiscovered island and a life becomes and adventure for them. I'm currently doing a degree in animation to reach closer to that goal. I've always had a drive and passion to that goal but I keep beating myself up thinking I should probably give up. I know how the holy spirit's conviction feels like when pulling me away from something and so far that's not the case so I'm struggling with the thought if it's my own guilt and uncertainty or the enemy trying to halt me. When I start drawing digitally the guilty feelings go away and I do it so naturally as if it's like breathing . So I don't know...
Kawaii Kid exactly...it’s like what’s inside of you is not from nowhere..it’s like this passion I believe comes from God. I’m confused..lol
@@wlacroix10 same lol, I don't want my spark to die out so I'm still practicing everyday. I know God wouldn't want us to give up on a dream so close to our heart's so that's why I'm gonna continue pursuing it but if God tells me to stop I would because he knows best. So you too, I wish you best of luck in your aspiring career 😊😊
Kawaii Kid yes let’s keep going... stay blessed
Hi, I feel as if I'm not meant to have a career and I'm just meant to go out and serve God but I don't know in which way E.G missions teaching etc is there any tips I could take?
Hey Stuart, thanks for asking. Yes, my best advice (if I can be honest) is to establish some sort of career (special skill that makes you marketable). My reasoning is that in ministry we often have to fund the ministry. It is much more difficult to do that when you don't have a marketable skill. You have your whole life to do ministry. I would suggest doing it concurrently while going to school. That way you will always have the ability to support yourself and possibly a family one day. Thoughts?
Thanks for this
Thank you Sir.
Thanks be to God
He helped this a calling
Difference 0:51
Biblical Examples 1:55
"Calling?" 2:54
This is so good
Great video!
What if you love your career, and its more than just something for you to survive, but something you do with passion and love. How can you make your career match your calling?
what I need to help me..
my career i love music but what i ask is i can't do it and glorify God in it?(and then called a calling)
But how do you know still what the calling is? This helped me to know what it's not
What you do, and why you do it, is your mission. While working, love Jesus with all your heart, with all your mind and all your soul. If you keep these in mind, your job won't be a calling, but it is a mission. Police, Fire Fighters, EMS, Doctors, Farmers, Teachers, Mechanics etc. All these jobs can serve the lord with the right mindset and guidance.
Thank you!
One of your best videos. Love it!!
So much great guidance here.
Thank you
Ok so first off, thank you for making this video; it really has cleared things up a bit. But I have a question: 1) would making superhero comic books strictly focusing on God’s work that he has done throughout the Bible in order to promote, explicitly tell, or at least hint/relate to the Gospel and God’s Story and Love be something that God would call me to do. Or to make this a more broad question that can apply to everyone, would God (according to His will and purpose) lead us to take a career that involves both our passion and our calling as Christians.
So helpful
Amen brother...👼
Thanks so much