I saw this bit of commentary by Nigel Tween, Director of training at Elim Pentecostal Church and thought how true it is.
“At home we have programmed our ‘phone to rings seven times before the answering machine cuts in. We do that so that we can be sure to catch the call. If you ever call our home, picture me hunting for the handset, counting the rings and hoping that I can find it before the message kicks in.
How can you tell when God is calling you?
Well…
· Have you ever thought there must be something more to life? (That’s one ring.)
· Have you ever felt, even just a little, that you had a special purpose in life? (That’s the second ring).
· Do you realise from time to time that things are not as they were meant to be? (Ring three.)
· Have you ever felt the need to pray deeply? (Ring four.)
· Have you ever wondered, even just once, “what would Jesus have me do?” (That’s the fifth ring.)
· Pick up the ‘phone!
· Do you feel a compassion for people and want to change things? Answer the call!
Of course God doesn’t use the ‘phone.”
I have always wondered how people know that they are being called, rather than doing something for their own personal gain. Well maybe here is the answer, keep on asking God and your request WILL be answered!
hello newbie, my name is jason and your not going to believe how i came across your site.I was baptized jan 20th 2008 at crossroads comm church in Fitchburg mass.Iam 34 yrs old and have a very similar story as you.For the past month I have been pondering the idea of putting my testimony on the web to help anyone i can move closer to god.when i woke up this morning i decided that i was going to move forward with posting my story on the web.i was going to use newbie .com,well surprise surprise it is already taken by someone who just so happen to get baptized the same day i did. Praise The lord! Ihave floated back and 4th In and out of church over the past year and a half never truly commiting myself because of selfishness and fear of giving up the only things new.i dont have a whole lot of time right now but i just found it crazy that i run into u like this.congratulations on your new start and keep up the good works! thanks jason