Your 'right place'

God created us each individually - with specific gifts and callings. He did this intentionally to mature, strengthen and serve his Kingdom in the world (see 1 Corinthians 12:7). And he wants us to have abundant life (see John 10:10), so it makes sense that we'll love what we're doing for God. We're immensely blessed to have a God who looks at - and judges us - by our hearts, and not by how much we do. Without being confident in this, we may end up doing something out of guilt or pressure, or even feeling like we should do something as a 'good Christian' to earn God's and man's approval.

Each of us has our 'right place' where we're meant to serve and thrive. When we spend time seeking our 'right place', and faithfully responding to our calling, we'll find the balance we're created to live in, passionately doing what God created us to do. The key is to honour God and listen to him for guidance. As we, 'take delight in the Lord...he will give [us] the desires of [our] heart' (Psalm 37:4 NIV).

And remember: we can be in two 'right places' at once, and have a different 'right place' in different seasons. So let's be bold to ask God for our 'right places' as we go through life.



So what now? Ask God to show you where you're called to serve. Even if it's not sledgehammer-obvious, he is faithful to show you. As you follow his lead, he'll bring you to your 'right place'.





— SCRIPTURE —

'Enjoy serving the Lord, and he will give you what you want.' Psalm 37:4 NCV
— SOULFOOD —

1 Chr 10:1-12:22, Mark 2:23-28, Ps 78:56-64, Pro 20:7-10