Called

Every person has a God initiated desire to have a lasting impact on this world. However, we are often held back by comparison, control, and fear. We forget that the calling that God puts on our lives is not something that we have to achieve, but we just need to be willing to abide in Him and trust that He will fulfill His purpose.

Key verses: John 15:5,16, I Cor. 1:8-9, 26-29, 1 John 3:1, Ps 1:1-2

1. Alex said that his former definition of a calling was finding what you’re good at and working really hard to be really good at it, and then God judging if He can use it. Can you identify with that definition? Why is that a tempting way to define a calling? How does that tie back to our lack of trust in God? How does it take the focus off Him?

2. Do you believe that everyone is called to something? Are you? What do you think your calling is right now? Is there a calling you have been afraid to really trust God to guide you in?

3. How does the idea of the kingdom of Jesus vs. the kingdo