This worksheet will offer some really practical and spiritual ways to discover God’s calling for your life

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God’s plan for your life – A how-to-find-out guide
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This worksheet will offer some really practical and spiritual ways to disco
discover
God’s calling for your life
So needing God’s guidance!
There are some people who just seem to know what they’re called to do from the very
beginning. My brother, for example, knew even at conception that he was destined to
become a solicitor; and a solicitor he became! He worked hard for everything he had, but
there are other people, myself being one, who also work hard, but have frequently struggled
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to discover their life’s calling.
Paul the evangelist is a great example of how the gifts that God has given us will always
measure up to the mission to which He calls us.
1 Corinthians 12:11 All kinds of things are handed out by the Spirit, and to all kinds of
people! (The Message)
Our calling could be to become an accountant, a nurse or to work with disadvantaged
teenagers. Whatever we’re called to, w when we discover the career or calling that suits every
part of who we are, we will have a sense of peace or š ôm. The reason for this is that when
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we work according to our God God-given ability, personality and a number of other
considerations, we will inevitably work according to the design that God set for our lives.
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2. Paul was someone whose callin fantastically matched his abilities, personality and a
meone calling
number of other important factors and the rest of this blog illustrates this So, if you feel that
factors, this.
God is not ‘answering your emails’ or prayers for direction, it’s possible that God could speak
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to you through the process of gain
gaining a better understanding of who you are and what you
have to offer.
By using the chart at the bottom of this page you can begin to assess your own talents
against a particular calling that you have, and see if there’s a close fit. As you do this, listen
out to God speaking to you. Remember, He’ll never call you to something for which He hasn’t
already equipped you.
1) Qualifications - How well qualified was Paul?
He received excellent legal and theological training
training.
Acts 22:3 “…I studied under Gamaliel and was thoroughly
trained in the law of our ancestors…”
Suggestion: If you don’t have the correct qualifications for
the job this could mean a return to college. Make sure you’re
being realistic about your goals and ask yourself if you will be
able to hit the grades!
2) Related experience - What was Paul’s prior
experience?
He had an excellent pedigree and a proven track record for
being zealous!
Philippians 3:4-6 ‘If someone else thinks they have reasons
to put confidence in the flesh, I have more….’
Suggestion: Assess what you’ve done in the past. Can you gain relevant experience
through a sideways move at work or by doing voluntary work? Not only will relevant
experience help you into a job but it will also help you to confirm your ability in this area.
3) Known ability - How suited was Paul’s ability to his role?
He was a man of many talents! – including being observant and creative.
Acts 17:23 ‘For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even
found an altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD.’
Suggestion: It’s essential that you know what you’re good at doing. If you don’t know, then
do an assessment (hyper link), ask close friends and family, and review your past successes.
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God will only call you to something that matches either your present or potential skill set. For
example, if you cannot impart knowledge then teaching is probably not for you!
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4) Personality fit - How did Paul’s personality fit his role?
Paul was assertive – he did not ‘pull his punches’ when he knew he was right!
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3. Galatians 2:11 ‘When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was
clearly in the wrong.’
Suggestion: If you’re a square peg, don’t force yourself into a round hole! If you’re a creative
type, you’ll find work in a procedure-bound nuclear power station frustrating!
5) Heart’s desire - How did Paul’s passion match his role?
Paul was completely sold out to Christ!
Philippians 3:8 ‘What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth
of knowing Christ Jesus… I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ.’
Suggestion: You know those deep desires in your heart? Well, they were put there by God.
Spend some quality time getting in touch with these desires, and then pursue them!
6) Prophetic confirmation - How did the prophetic guide his role?
Paul allowed himself to be guided by the prophetic.
Acts 9:17 ‘Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus…has sent me so that you may see again and be
filled with the Holy Spirit.’
Suggestion: Prophetic encouragement is extremely valuable because it will encourage and
confirm your calling. It will never contradict scripture and it will never contradict all the above
factors in your calling.
7) Confirmation from others - Did anyone else confirm Paul’s ability to
perform his role?
Peter declared that Paul’s knowledge of God was so profound that it even confused him!
2 Peter 3:15-16 ‘…just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God
gave him…His letters contain some things that are hard to understand…’
Suggestion: The bible recommends that we seek the counsel of others. However, be wise
about who you ask, and make sure they have your best interests at heart. Ask for genuine
feedback on your suitability for a certain career / role, and not platitudes!
Scroll down for images of Confirmation Chart
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to draw upon their Christian faith and apply it in a practical way to their job situation.
www.want2geton.co.uk Tel: 07503 177126 charles@want2geton.co.uk
© Copyright Want2geton? Christian Career Coaching UK 2013