3. “For I consider that the suffering of this present time is not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” Romans 8:18 (NIV)

6. What is God Calling Me To Do? What Will Be My Response (Song)?

7. What is God Calling Me To Do? A call: “A task or request that God wants you to do.”

8. 1. GOD-SIZED TASK Where God gives you something that seems impossible to complete unless you look to Him for help and strength.

9. Mary’s Situation The time between the Old Testament and the New, which means God has been silent for 400 years.

10. Mary’s Situation The time between the Old Testament and the New, which means God has been silent for 400 years. Mary was a typical Jewish girl. Most likely between the ages of 13-15.

11. Mary’s Situation The time between the Old Testament and the New, which means God has been silent for 400 years. Mary was a typical Jewish girl. Most likely between the ages of 13-15. Engaged to a carpenter named Joseph.

12. “In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledge to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.” Luke 1:26-27 (NIV)

13. “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Luke 1:38a (NIV)

14. 46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. 54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful 55 to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.”

15. 1. GOD-SIZED TASK Where God gives you something that seems impossible to complete unless you look to him for help and strength.

16. 2. SEE A NEED, MEET A NEED Where you notice something needs to be done and it aligns with your talent and/or passion.

17. I shook my fist at heaven, And said, “God why don’t you do something.” He said, “I did, I created you.”

18. 1.77 ERA | 21-3 record | 239 strikeouts Clayton Kershaw

20. 2. SEE A NEED, MEET A NEED Where you notice something needs to be done and it aligns with your talent and/or passion.

21. 2. SEE A NEED, MEET A NEED Where you notice something needs to be done and it aligns with your talent and/or passion. “CALL OF LOVE”

22. “We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters. If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion— how can God’s love be in that person? Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions." 1 John 3:16-18 (NIV)

23. We can’t all give our money, but we all have something to give.

24. 3. CATALYST OF CHANGE You see a need but are simply called to be the starting point of meeting that need, and leaves the results up to God.

25. 61 Million shoe boxes 135 different countries

26. 3. CATALYST OF CHANGE You see a need but are simply called to be the starting point of meeting that need, and leaves the results up to God.

27. 4. DEEPEN YOUR FAITH Not about results but about obedience in following and trusting God more. “CALL OF OBEDIENCE”

28. 4. DEEPEN YOUR FAITH Not about results but about obedience in following and trusting God more. How do you grow your faith? By obeying more…

30. What is God Calling You To Do? How Are You Going To Respond?

31. I felt called to take my elderly neighbor grocery shopping. We go twice a week and I’m enjoying our new friendship. #FirstMBsongs NiceisNice Joyce Smith

32. What is God Calling You To Do? How Are You Going To Respond? Write out a prayer… “God, I believe you are at work. Please help me see you…”

33. What is God Calling You To Do? How Are You Going To Respond? Write out a prayer… “God, I believe you are at work. Please help me see you…”

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