DISCOVERING YOUR CALLING AND MAINTAINING IT: A PATH TO FULFILLMENT
Outline:
Introduction: The Concept of Calling
Steps to Discover Your Calling
Keys to Maintaining and Growing in Your Calling
Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Reflection and Action Plan
INTRODUCTION: THE CONCEPT OF CALLING
Definition of Calling.
A calling is a unique, deeply personal sense of responsibilities, given you by your creator, that
aligns with your gifts, passions, and the needs of others. It is the role you are called to play on
earth in its maintenance and beautification.
Why Is it Important for a Man to Discover his Calling.
When a man knows his calling according to his creator’s ordination, it will:
1. Provides clarity and focus in life.
2. Helps you make meaningful contributions to the world.
3. Leads to a sense of fulfillment and lasting impact.
Myths About Calling.
Myth 1: Only extraordinary people have a calling.
Truth: Everyone has a calling; it just requires discovery and alignment to your true self. Since
every man is gifted, it is expedient that all men use the gifting for something.
Myth 2: You can decide your calling by yourself.
, Truth: The Creator is the one that has called every man for the fulfillment of His purpose. For
example, a car doesn’t determine its own job, it is according to its design. The designer decides
what will be included in the car’s making.
Myth 3: Your Calling is about you.
Truth: Your calling is about others. Their need is the reason behind your existence. For example,
the need of mobility for a man birth car and other mode of transportation.
Inspirational Quote:
"Your calling is where your deepest joy meets the world’s deepest needs." – Frederick Buechner
STEPS TO DISCOVER YOUR CALLING
Step 1: Reflect on Your Design: Retrospectively explore your strength and passion.
Questions to Ask Yourself:
1. What are my natural strengths and talents?
2. What activities energize me and bring me joy?
3. What do others say I am good at?
Exercise:
Write down 3 activities you excel at and how they could benefit others.
Step 2: Identify Your Passion: Look for patterns in what excites you.
Questions to Ask Yourself:
1. What issues or causes am I drawn to?
2. What problems do I feel compelled to solve?
Step 3: Align with Values
Definition of Values: Your core beliefs and principles that guide your actions.
Outline:
Introduction: The Concept of Calling
Steps to Discover Your Calling
Keys to Maintaining and Growing in Your Calling
Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Reflection and Action Plan
INTRODUCTION: THE CONCEPT OF CALLING
Definition of Calling.
A calling is a unique, deeply personal sense of responsibilities, given you by your creator, that
aligns with your gifts, passions, and the needs of others. It is the role you are called to play on
earth in its maintenance and beautification.
Why Is it Important for a Man to Discover his Calling.
When a man knows his calling according to his creator’s ordination, it will:
1. Provides clarity and focus in life.
2. Helps you make meaningful contributions to the world.
3. Leads to a sense of fulfillment and lasting impact.
Myths About Calling.
Myth 1: Only extraordinary people have a calling.
Truth: Everyone has a calling; it just requires discovery and alignment to your true self. Since
every man is gifted, it is expedient that all men use the gifting for something.
Myth 2: You can decide your calling by yourself.
, Truth: The Creator is the one that has called every man for the fulfillment of His purpose. For
example, a car doesn’t determine its own job, it is according to its design. The designer decides
what will be included in the car’s making.
Myth 3: Your Calling is about you.
Truth: Your calling is about others. Their need is the reason behind your existence. For example,
the need of mobility for a man birth car and other mode of transportation.
Inspirational Quote:
"Your calling is where your deepest joy meets the world’s deepest needs." – Frederick Buechner
STEPS TO DISCOVER YOUR CALLING
Step 1: Reflect on Your Design: Retrospectively explore your strength and passion.
Questions to Ask Yourself:
1. What are my natural strengths and talents?
2. What activities energize me and bring me joy?
3. What do others say I am good at?
Exercise:
Write down 3 activities you excel at and how they could benefit others.
Step 2: Identify Your Passion: Look for patterns in what excites you.
Questions to Ask Yourself:
1. What issues or causes am I drawn to?
2. What problems do I feel compelled to solve?
Step 3: Align with Values
Definition of Values: Your core beliefs and principles that guide your actions.
