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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2014 15:01:00 GMT
I am thinking that perhaps being a watcher was the reason we were born. As I look over my shoulder at things in the past, I thought my gifts were hospitality and service. At that time in my life, these are what I was good at and enjoyed. Then as certain events happened in my life, I thought perhaps my purpose was to pray for others. Now, I am wondering if perhaps, my purpose was to be a watcher.
So how about you guys, did you find your purpose changing over time and do you think, that for all of us, our purpose is perhaps being a watcher? |
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Post by LS on Apr 9, 2014 21:58:22 GMT
Thank you for your interesting post, Rieom. You asked:
Yes, Rieom, I've definitely found my purpose changing over time. Speaking for myself, I'd agree that my purpose right now is being a watcher, but I'll also add, "who's led by The Holy Spirit", for clarity. My biggest struggle with this calling is what to do with the information that God is revealing to us, and that's where sensitivity to the leading of The Holy Spirit comes in. I think we'd all agree that we're watching not only for our own benefit, but for the benefit of those around us as well.
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Post by Benjamin on Apr 10, 2014 0:05:28 GMT
My thoughts on our purpose have changed so much over time.
The Westminster Confession of Faith (which Presbyterians cling to like mold on cheese) states that:
...but I don't like the terminology.
I've come to understand that God isn't interested in our 'service' (such as it is), so much as He is interested in having a relationship with us, out of which service will naturally flow. It's a subtle distinction, but ultimately I think it's all about desire.
I think it would be more truthful to say that our purpose is 'to desire God, and to enjoy Him forever'.
Watching for His return is certainly a part of that. We look up because we desire Him.
As a parent, I used to want my children to be smart, do well in school, learn everything they could, and succeed.
Now? Those things... they just don't matter. I want my children to learn to love the Lord. Learning will come, and life will roll on as it always does - but nothing is more important than this:
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind,
and love your neighbour as yourself."
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Post by LS on Apr 10, 2014 3:31:23 GMT
After reading your post, Benjamin, I believe I should've used the word "calling" instead of "purpose". Unfortunately, I think this thread died an early death because of that .... too bad because I would've loved to read the responses of others.
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Post by shiloh on Apr 10, 2014 5:26:12 GMT
Good thread and responses. I can't really add anything. As far as our purpose, I have to agree with what Benjamin said and I am also reminded of the parable of the sower.
Don't you think there are many who have gifts from the Holy Spirit in more than one area, though? I'm still looking for just one in my own life....lol.
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Post by LS on Apr 10, 2014 6:13:55 GMT
Shiloh, you said:
Yes, but first I'll define what I mean by "spiritual gifts". From Wiki:
I believe that these "enablements or capacities" change throughout one's life depending on what The Holy Spirit is leading one to do. In other words, He supplies what's needed to accomplish His task.
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Post by shiloh on Apr 10, 2014 6:20:45 GMT
I definitely agree with the fact that our gifts can change and agree with what you posted. All I was saying was that I have known people who have gifts from the Holy Spirit in more than one area and yes, those gifts have changed in their lives too. I'm not disagreeing at all with what you said.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2014 15:12:26 GMT
Life is a process of growing and learning so it only makes sense that as we grow and learn, the Lord can use us in different ways.
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