ARE YOU ON THE RIGHT TRACK?

Ever wondered whether you are in the right career (or college course)? Have you ever asked yourself, “Is this the right job (or maybe ministry or business) for me?”

According to the book, The Purpose Driven Life, “you will be most effective when you use your spiritual gifts and abilities in the area of your heart’s desire, and in a way that best expresses your personality and experiences.” Listening for inner promptings can point to the career (or ministry or business) God intends for you to have.

Author Rick Warren said, “To discover God’s will for your life, you should seriously examine what you are good at doing and what you’re not good at.” Come to think of it: Do you think God will ask you to dedicate your life to a task you have no talent for? I believe that the abilities I have are strong indications; they are clues to knowing God’s will for my life. Thus, when we work (or minister or do business) in a manner consistent with our personality, we experience fulfillment, satisfaction and fruitfulness.

Why don’t you try making a list of what you’re good at and what you’re not good at? You can ask the people who know you best, your close friends and family members, for their candid opinion. Spiritual gifts and natural abilities are always confirmed by others.

Do you have a gift of teaching? Then why don’t you bless the world by becoming a good teacher or speaker? Do you love to write? Then be a blessing by reaching out to others through your writings. We can earn money from our gifts.

God is good! He showered us with gifts and abilities not just to earn money but to bless the world as well. Considering fulfillment, satisfaction and fruitfulness, are you on the right track?