“To paraphrase Paul, God often uses the cheesy to confound the sophisticated. He regularly honors those who are confused about his leading as if they have nailed it.” ― Mark Galli
Tag Archives: thought for today
I was born to make people feel good
“I think my teacher was wrong: making cheese wasn’t what I was born to do. I was born to make people feel good when everything around them seemed just awful.” ― Meg Cabot, From a Certain Point of View
The vocation of every Christian
“The vocation of every Christian is to live as a follower of Jesus today. In every aspect of life, in small and large acts, with family, neighbors and enemies, we are to seek to live out the grace and truth of Jesus. This is our vocation, our calling. Today.” ― Mark Labberton, Called: The CrisisContinue reading “The vocation of every Christian”
Practice rather than preach
“Practice rather than preach. Make of your life an affirmation, defined by your ideals, not the negation of others. Dare to the level of your capability then go beyond to a higher level.” — Alexander Haig Read more at https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/higher-quotes
Doing what God has called me to do
“People from my first home say I’m brave. They tell me I’m strong. They pat me on the back and say, ‘Way to go. Good job.’ But the truth is, I am not really very brave; I am not really very strong, and I am not doing anything spectacular. I am simply doing whatContinue reading “Doing what God has called me to do”
When you have a sense of calling…
“When you have a sense of calling, whether it’s to be a musician, soloist, artist, in one of the technical fields, or a plumber, there is something deep and enriching when you realize it isn’t just a casual choice, it’s a divine calling. It’s not limited to vocational Christian service by any means.” —Continue reading “When you have a sense of calling…”
Some opportunities are a calling
“Some opportunities are a calling. Others are a distraction. Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.” Rick Warren
God’s love and presence
“God has given us all different abilities and gifts, so that through them we can bring God’s love and His presence into the land where we are called.” ― Sunday Adelaja
Life is meant to be lived
“Life isn’t meant to be lived perfectly…but merely to be LIVED. Boldly, wildly, beautifully, uncertainly, imperfectly, magically LIVED.” ― Mandy Hale, The Single Woman: Life, Love, and a Dash of Sass
Here’s to walking the sacred ground
“Here’s to walking my own path. Here’s to claiming my birthright, my sovereign power. Here’s to walking the sacred ground. Here, to break down any walls between the self and the higher calling. May every prayer be a celebration.” ― Petra Poje – Keeper of The Eye
