God's plan for you

If you have read some e of my previous post you know that God has a specific calling for min to go into Youth Ministry. I always have people my age come up to me and say you are so blessed to know what God wants you do with your life. I am blessed. But after reading 1 Thessalonian chapter 5 I have a lot more I can share with them.

The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. 1 Thessalonian 5:24

I hope you find this verse as encouraging as I did. To me this verse is saying God has a calling for everyone. His plan will be revealed to you. It will not happen in our own time, but he will call you in his.

Another thing I came across in this wonderful scripture is God's will for each of us. Yes His calling is different but His will applies to all. 1 Thessalonian 5: 16 shares what we are to do:

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Before reading this scripture living my life for Christ was a guessing game. I did things that I thought would be pleasing to him. Many times they were, but not always. But I am reassured that if I am always joyful, I start praying in the morning and say amen at night, if I thank got for whatever is thrown in my direction (good and bad) I am following God's will for my life. I wish following these 3 things were just as easy as memorizing them. This however is not the case. Thankfully if we ask for God's strength and guidance He will help us do His will.