We pray all is going well today. Please read your articles concerning your personal calling from God into the Ministry. At some point today, discuss the assurance of your calling with the group.
Stay on the look out for your enemy, Satan, and have a wonderfully blessed day.
Please share how your week has gone. Are you experiencing a new outlook and sense of mission? Do you feel better equipped and stronger to walk in your calling as you minister to God's people? Let me hear from you. Also, please share how you handled your enemy's attacks this week.
First and foremost allow me to thank you for sharing this exciting information concerning our personal calling from God into the Ministry. The entire article was very informative and thought provoking.
When the question was posed, to which capacity has God called you? I immediately began to think that I had the gifts of knowledge, wisdom and maybe Exhortation. Once I begun to read the meaning of each gift, I saw a little of me in each one of them. God has called me to be a Pastor and in reading this article I see how each gift is very important in the ministry.
I first heard from God a long time ago as God directed my paths from college to the military. I felt a second push from the Holy Spirit when I was hurt in Iraq. Once I was out of the military I begun to accomplish a lot, but I never felt a since of truly accomplishing anything of worth. I felt that something was missing from my life. I had a deeper calling and that God was pulling me towards the ministry, but I thought I was unworthy.
The more that I build a relationship with God the more my fear faded away. When I married my wife, through the Holy Spirit and my wife my calling was confirmed. That is why I am here apart of M.I.T, to start on my path to ministry and school. 2 Timothy 2:15 says Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
I am finally on. I have got to rid of all of these email addresses. I do apologize for coming on late. My week as went well. I have been constantly getting confirmations of the direction God is wanting me to go. Stephon told me when I first came to NC in 2009. His words were, "When are you going to preach your trial sermon." I said, yeah, right. This little stuff I am doing right now is enough. Others begin to see things on me and I have just been dismissing it. Stephon came to NC this week and and I shared with him about MIT. His first words were, |"I knew it", 'bout time." God is also letting me know of things I need to let go of, as my life is too full, and it not full of Him. So I am in the process on dropping many things off, as to have time to walk in my calling and fulfilled my purpose. I so desire to spend more time with my daughter on trips and the Singles on an individual basis. So it looks like the time will finally be available, not just for the Singles but primarily availability for God.
Hello All, I am very excited to be a part of MIT. I understand the calling that is on my life and I do not to want take it lightly. I want more than anything to be example to others. God has been dealing with me lately and the question he asked was "If you were the only bible that people read, What would they open up and see?" I have a passion for youth and young women and I want to see them saved and walking in their purpose. I read the entire article and I must say that it was very informative and made me look at my calling a little deeper. After reading the article I have a better undestanding of to what capacity God has called me. It was affirmed in my previous pastor and youth pastor when I was in florida and then again when first lady had me take the gift test. I can't wait to see where God takes all of us and watch his Glory unfolds in each individual using their gifts as they walk in their calling. Be encouraged!!!! I love you all.
I am happy that God blessed me with another week to have a beautiful family, to be too busy at work, to have to clean my home, and to study His Word. Everyone can not say that and truly feel it. I am a living testimony of how God will provide if you just keep the Faith. I lived a life of chaos and confusion until God brought me out and into His wonderful light. It was after this and during my journey that it became clear to me that God called me to use the once tangled threads of my life to bless others by helping them to untangle the threaded snarls of their lives (Help the hurting through wise counsel). But I then asked the Lord "How will this be" I am just an ordinary person with limited resources and little time to prepare for this work you have called me to. But it was by faith that I enrolled into Liberty University Online majoring in MIT “Management Information Technology” My first courses were Theology and Philosophy. Once you are in the Word and the Word is in you. You are walking in the Spirit My journey has begun…. I changed my degree plan to “Christian Counseling” Their program is exactly what I needed, it is God Centered/Christian based, and in line with the Word of God and the teaching vision here at NLBC. I always wanted to offer the Lord's people the best of my service and now not only am I more tolerant of their behavior, but I am more aware of my own strengths and weaknesses. I have the faith this overall program will continue to make me more sensitive to the needs of others and therefore a better servant. God provided me a vehicle; the education I am receiving from NLBC and Liberty University is a blessing. I am now able to step into my destiny and purpose....Helping the Hurting to Heal.
Last week, I had many challenges that worked for my good. I found myself becoming more actively engaged in my environments: home, job, and church. I had not experienced managing those activities full force, at once, for a while. I pray, take self out of the equation, and think about the purpose and mission at hand. I realize we are saved by God’s grace (Ephesians 2:8) and our righteousness is like filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). Thus, my acknowledgement of God’s love for us and my personal testimonies that God heals and delivers, gives me the liberty and boldness to profess God, for who He is, to whoever is placed in my path.
In “Called To Preach,” the author provided good examples of the different ministerial capacities in relation to our gifts of God. Also, I appreciated the cross references within the article and availability of sermons that supported the author’s intent of his message.
Well this past week was very challenging, but I survived. God brought me through as always. With different adversities arising, it has brought me to a point in my life when it is time to stop running and answer His call to ministry.
It is time for me to come out of my comfort zone and walk into my purpose driven life that God has set my path upon. I feel that God is challenging me to greater heights to help build His Kingdom for His purpose. I have to go where I have never gone, see things I have never seen, and speak to people I have never spoke too. I said yes to God because He is so much greater and bigger than I ever could imagine and He has been to good to me. I know that God has already equipped me for a time such as this. He is preparing each step with the teachings, prayers, and bibilical training of the past, present, and future. His grace and mercy is sufficient for me.
I received a call from my daughter last Sunday(and yes God will use His children), and she could here in my voice the distress. I guess I had enough of the events of the week, but she asked me why wasn't I working in my ministry. The question puzzled me. After we finished our conversation, I got off the phone and I wrote some things down she said to me and I begin to pray. I asked God to show me my next step and if ministry is what I am called to do, I need to be shown. Well the very next day, I received and email from First Lady about the M.I.T. This could not be possible I thought. I told her I had to pray first and speak to my husband. I prayed and deep down I was hoping my husband would say no...(well guess what God will use your husband also.) He said I don't know what you have been waiting on and I think you need to take the training. I chuckled and I emailed First Lady back and I confirmed with her that this is God leading and ordering my steps. So here I am in the Ministers In Training class.
I am very excited about what God is doing. I know my ministry is in Administration and Teaching. I look forward to my next level of faith. I am not perfect, but yet He chose me. I give Him all the glory and honor in all things.
Hello Fellow MIT's. Wow, Single's month, I must say was a big challenge for me. Every lesson, every skit, and the spoken word, they all were hands on challenges. I pray that, as the Program description says, more was "caught than taught." I really enjoyed allowing God to use me but I do see lots of areas where Nicole needs to focus more on. Whew! Got a lot of learning to do, but I am ready for the challenges that lie ahead. The practice of getting in front of people, although I was so nervous, prayer made a huge difference. I am really enjoying the Program Description Sheet and the Foundational Principles Sheet. Keep it coming. With school out of the way for now, I am committing to balancing my family, church, and work. I am realizing the seriousness of the MIT Program, but more than that, my calling to teach . Filling out the application and the resume really cause me to take my thought life a lot deeper. It is still a little scary but it is teaching me how to trust more and to stand. I can also say that my goal for this Ministry is is definitely Licensing and Ordination. And Thank you MIT's for your encouraging words this entire month. And thanks Lisa, my fellow single, for all your support and you allowing the Holy Spirit to lead you.
Thanks for the invite to the M.I.T blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to our daily devotion and Q&A.
I thank God for you and Pastors spiritual guidance and love.
Tracey
(M.I.T)
Good Morning Called Ones,
ReplyDeleteWe pray all is going well today. Please read your articles concerning your personal calling from God into the Ministry. At some point today, discuss the assurance of your calling with the group.
Stay on the look out for your enemy, Satan, and have a wonderfully blessed day.
Good morning God's Called Ones,
ReplyDeletePlease share how your week has gone. Are you experiencing a new outlook and sense of mission? Do you feel better equipped and stronger to walk in your calling as you minister to God's people? Let me hear from you.
Also, please share how you handled your enemy's attacks this week.
Pastor and First Lady,
DeleteFirst and foremost allow me to thank you for sharing this exciting information concerning our personal calling from God into the Ministry. The entire article was very informative and thought provoking.
When the question was posed, to which capacity has God called you? I immediately began to think that I had the gifts of knowledge, wisdom and maybe Exhortation. Once I begun to read the meaning of each gift, I saw a little of me in each one of them. God has called me to be a Pastor and in reading this article I see how each gift is very important in the ministry.
I first heard from God a long time ago as God directed my paths from college to the military. I felt a second push from the Holy Spirit when I was hurt in Iraq. Once I was out of the military I begun to accomplish a lot, but I never felt a since of truly accomplishing anything of worth. I felt that something was missing from my life. I had a deeper calling and that God was pulling me towards the ministry, but I thought I was unworthy.
The more that I build a relationship with God the more my fear faded away. When I married my wife, through the Holy Spirit and my wife my calling was confirmed. That is why I am here apart of M.I.T, to start on my path to ministry and school. 2 Timothy 2:15 says Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
It must feel exciting to know what God expects from you. I look forward to walking this part of your journey with you.
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ReplyDeleteGood Morning MIT's,
ReplyDeleteI am finally on. I have got to rid of all of these email addresses. I do apologize for coming on late. My week as went well. I have been constantly getting confirmations of the direction God is wanting me to go. Stephon told me when I first came to NC in 2009. His words were, "When are you going to preach your trial sermon." I said, yeah, right. This little stuff I am doing right now is enough. Others begin to see things on me and I have just been dismissing it. Stephon came to NC this week and and I shared with him about MIT. His first words were, |"I knew it", 'bout time." God is also letting me know of things I need to let go of, as my life is too full, and it not full of Him. So I am in the process on dropping many things off, as to have time to walk in my calling and fulfilled my purpose. I so desire to spend more time with my daughter on trips and the Singles on an individual basis. So it looks like the time will finally be available, not just for the Singles but primarily availability for God.
Hello All,
ReplyDeleteI am very excited to be a part of MIT. I understand the calling that is on my life and I do not to want take it lightly. I want more than anything to be example to others. God has been dealing with me lately and the question he asked was "If you were the only bible that people read, What would they open up and see?" I have a passion for youth and young women and I want to see them saved and walking in their purpose. I read the entire article and I must say that it was very informative and made me look at my calling a little deeper. After reading the article I have a better undestanding of to what capacity God has called me. It was affirmed in my previous pastor and youth pastor when I was in florida and then again when first lady had me take the gift test. I can't wait to see where God takes all of us and watch his Glory unfolds in each individual using their gifts as they walk in their calling. Be encouraged!!!! I love you all.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI am happy that God blessed me with another week to have a beautiful family, to be too busy at work, to have to clean my home, and to study His Word. Everyone can not say that and truly feel it.
I am a living testimony of how God will provide if you just keep the Faith. I lived a life of chaos and confusion until God brought me out and into His wonderful light. It was after this and during my journey that it became clear to me that God called me to use the once tangled threads of my life to bless others by helping them to untangle the threaded snarls of their lives (Help the hurting through wise counsel). But I then asked the Lord "How will this be" I am just an ordinary person with limited resources and little time to prepare for this work you have called me to. But it was by faith that I enrolled into Liberty University Online majoring in MIT “Management Information Technology” My first courses were Theology and Philosophy. Once you are in the Word and the Word is in you. You are walking in the Spirit My journey has begun…. I changed my degree plan to “Christian Counseling” Their program is exactly what I needed, it is God Centered/Christian based, and in line with the Word of God and the teaching vision here at NLBC. I always wanted to offer the Lord's people the best of my service and now not only am I more tolerant of their behavior, but I am more aware of my own strengths and weaknesses. I have the faith this overall program will continue to make me more sensitive to the needs of others and therefore a better servant. God provided me a vehicle; the education I am receiving from NLBC and Liberty University is a blessing. I am now able to step into my destiny and purpose....Helping the Hurting to Heal.
Last week, I had many challenges that worked for my good. I found myself becoming more actively engaged in my environments: home, job, and church. I had not experienced managing those activities full force, at once, for a while. I pray, take self out of the equation, and think about the purpose and mission at hand. I realize we are saved by God’s grace (Ephesians 2:8) and our righteousness is like filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). Thus, my acknowledgement of God’s love for us and my personal testimonies that God heals and delivers, gives me the liberty and boldness to profess God, for who He is, to whoever is placed in my path.
ReplyDeleteIn “Called To Preach,” the author provided good examples of the different ministerial capacities in relation to our gifts of God. Also, I appreciated the cross references within the article and availability of sermons that supported the author’s intent of his message.
Good Afternoon Everyone,
ReplyDeleteWell this past week was very challenging, but I survived. God brought me through as always. With different adversities arising, it has brought me to a point in my life when it is time to stop running and answer His call to ministry.
It is time for me to come out of my comfort zone and walk into my purpose driven life that God has set my path upon. I feel that God is challenging me to greater heights to help build His Kingdom for His purpose. I have to go where I have never gone, see things I have never seen, and speak to people I have never spoke too. I said yes to God because He is so much greater and bigger than I ever could imagine and He has been to good to me. I know that God has already equipped me for a time such as this. He is preparing each step with the teachings, prayers, and bibilical training of the past, present, and future. His grace and mercy is sufficient for me.
I received a call from my daughter last Sunday(and yes God will use His children), and she could here in my voice the distress. I guess I had enough of the events of the week, but she asked me why wasn't I working in my ministry. The question puzzled me. After we finished our conversation, I got off the phone and I wrote some things down she said to me and I begin to pray. I asked God to show me my next step and if ministry is what I am called to do, I need to be shown. Well the very next day, I received and email from First Lady about the M.I.T. This could not be possible I thought. I told her I had to pray first and speak to my husband. I prayed and deep down I was hoping my husband would say no...(well guess what God will use your husband also.) He said I don't know what you have been waiting on and I think you need to take the training. I chuckled and I emailed First Lady back and I confirmed with her that this is God leading and ordering my steps. So here I am in the Ministers In Training class.
I am very excited about what God is doing. I know my ministry is in Administration and Teaching. I look forward to my next level of faith. I am not perfect, but yet He chose me. I give Him all the glory and honor in all things.
Hello Fellow MIT's.
ReplyDeleteWow, Single's month, I must say was a big challenge for me. Every lesson, every skit, and the spoken word, they all were hands on challenges. I pray that, as the Program description says, more was "caught than taught." I really enjoyed allowing God to use me but I do see lots of areas where Nicole needs to focus more on. Whew! Got a lot of learning to do, but I am ready for the challenges that lie ahead. The practice of getting in front of people, although I was so nervous, prayer made a huge difference. I am really enjoying the Program Description Sheet and the Foundational Principles Sheet. Keep it coming. With school out of the way for now, I am committing to balancing my family, church, and work. I am realizing the seriousness of the MIT Program, but more than that, my calling to teach . Filling out the application and the resume really cause me to take my thought life a lot deeper. It is still a little scary but it is teaching me how to trust more and to stand. I can also say that my goal for this Ministry is is definitely Licensing and Ordination. And Thank you MIT's for your encouraging words this entire month. And thanks Lisa, my fellow single, for all your support and you allowing the Holy Spirit to lead you.