Career vs Calling: What's the Difference?

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Career vs. Calling: What’s the Difference?
Do you have a career or a calling? What’s the difference? That’s what we’re going to talk about today.
I want to talk today about the difference between a career and a calling because a lot of people are very confused about this. And I hear people say “my calling is to be an artist” or “a musician” or a “doctor.” They are mistaking what could be a hobby, passion, talent, side hustle or career for a calling. And so first I want to highlight some differences between the two. Then give some biblical examples of a calling. Finally I want to provide a clear biblical definition of a calling.
#1 - Differences between a Career and a Calling
CAREER VS. CALLING
CAREER CALLING
Natural talents Spiritual Gifts
Please your employer Please your God
CAN do MUST do
Changes Doesn’t Change
Benefits for this life ONLY Benefits for Eternity
Advance the company Advance the kingdom of God
Fulfillment that does not compare to your career
#2 - Examples of Careers & Callings
Jesus was a carpenter - Career - Calling was to be the Savior of the world
Paul was a tentmaker - Career - Calling was to be an apostle to the Gentiles
Disciples were fishermen - Career - Calling was to be “fishers of men.”
Matthew was a tax collector - Career - Calling was to be a disciple of Jesus
All of these men used the resources from their careers to support themselves and others. And even though their careers took up a considerable amount of their time they stayed focused and never lost sight of what they knew God had created them to do.
#3 - What is a calling?
So what exactly is a calling? A calling is not always some mystical thing that God reveals to only a select few people.
Jesus made it very clear that every Christian has the same calling. He said, “Go…make disciples…baptize…teach…” If you are not going, making disciples, baptizing (new Christians) and teaching people how to obey God’s commands then it may be a hobby, a passion, a talent, side gig/hustle but I hesitate to call it a calling.
Anything that an unbeliever can do just as well as a believer can’t be considered a calling. Because if God’s main focus is to advance His kingdom then why would God call you to advance something else?
KEY QUESTION: How does what I do for my calling DIRECTLY IMPACT the advancement of God’s kingdom?
If you can’t answer that question, then I would hesitate to label it as a calling.
This is a very controversial and subjective topic so I would love to hear your thoughts on this subject so please leave them in the comments section, tag your friends and invite them to join in the discussion as well and let’s talk about it. If you are struggling to find your specific purpose/calling I encourage you to head over to my blog where I give 7 questions you can ask yourself to discover your specific purpose. I’ll put the link below.
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[@kalundiab.9918]

I believe your calling and career should work together for the kingdom of God. Your career should position in a place to be a giver, tither and lender. Not just to supply our financial needs and wants. This is just what I believe in my heart. And especially if you seek God for your career. 😊

[@ping7364]

You’re right. Yes my carrier is fish and chip shop owner, and my calling is teaching God’s words . Over 10 years that’s called never ever leave me alone . My family said that I was and I am crazy . Thanks for your video. God bless you.

[@faithmarie3808]

Please pray for me yall, I’m a junior in high school and truly feel a calling to be a christian counselor but don’t know how that will work financially, I also don’t know where I should go to college and am feeling a lot of pressure, I just ask for wisdom from the Lord

[@katelanbertsch7643]

Hey Faith! I remember when I was about your age (only 5 years ago) and had similar worries. I became really distraught over my future and to put it plainly, I forgot about how large a part God plays in that aspect of Christian life. I changed my mind career wise so many times, thinking each one would bring more glory to God than the last. What I've learned though, is that no matter what your profession is, whether it be as a minister in a church setting or a school teacher or a construction worker, there is always abundant opportunity to further the Kingdom of God, all you have to do is ask Him for those opportunities in prayer. I'm 19 now and have since graduated high school. I work at a grocery store and I'm trying to get into welding school. Not really what one would call pursuing a career in ministry. Now maybe in a few years, I'll have a welding job, or maybe the Lord will have led me elsewhere. To me, I could care less because where ever I end up is somewhere where I will be of use to God. The Bible says, "The fields are white to harvest, but the laborers are few." So no matter what path you take, Faith, there will always be good and fulfilling work to do. Also, God won't send you somewhere the leave you high and dry to fend for yourself. He provides for His people. We're His children, and fathers don't abandon their kids. Okay well I'm gonna be praying hard for you and I put at the bottom a couple passages that might give you comfort. If you want to talk some more, you can find me on Facebook, but otherwise, girl, looking forward to meeting on the other side of glory! 1 cor 10:31, matt 6:26-34

[@faithmarie3808]

@@katelanbertsch7643 AWWWW thank you so much, truly this made my whole day! thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement. Since then I think i found a really good college and I think I want to go into advertising/marketing and be a church photographer/marketing person, or who knows maybe end up in a "secular" office somewhere! And I want to pursue Christian counseling because you can get online certificates and do it on the side! I also think I have in mind the college I want to go to, truly I thank you so much for all youve said! Cant wait to meet you in heaven

[@MissCurious069]

Are you pursuing a counseling degree?

[@SunnyLaraJr.]

@@faithmarie3808 hello, I’m a junior in highschool at the moment, I gave my life to Christ In September of 2021 and right now I feel like my calling to to just share the gospel whenever I can and with whatever I have. I wanna start using my talent of voice impressions and comedy to Spread the Word of God and the Saving Gospel of Jesus Christ on tiktok and youtube.

[@JaylaandJada]

What college did you decide on?

[@chandredavids505]

I love this. this gave me confirmation of so much things in my life concerning my career and my calling. God bless you man of God.

[@youbloodybloodworktimejasper]

I am a nurse. Been a nurse since I was 17. I am now 29. My career is nursing but my calling is sacrificing my own wants and needs for others.

[@yadidyamitra235]

One more difference career can get retired but calling remain to we live. Nice video Bro. Allen

[@aliciashearill5442]

Excellent points. I actually think my career supports my calling. My career is being a school teacher. My calling is to evangelize and disciple young people.

[@TamelaBowieInteriors]

Absolutely love how you broke this down! This is a great message that needs to be shared so that people can understand the difference so that they can start to walk in their calling and purpose! God bless you for sharing!!!

[@thebeatagp]

+HauteonDesign Thanks T!

[@thebeatagp]

Here is the link to the blog article. So sorry everyone! www.allenparr.com/blog/7-tips-on-how-to-discover-your-purpose/

[@jess1987]

As far as I know, I think my "calling" is encouraging the Body of Christ... And my somewhat "talent," being creative. I can use that. For example; giving a handmade book, full of prayer/Scripture to someone, in hopes that it will speak to them in thier season... Or just having coffee with someone and uplifting them with encouraging advice. Etc... I also want to write/sew Scripture on my dresses, in hopes that unbelievers will read it.

[@shalondajacksonjackson196]

Yesss , scripture on dresses would be very beautiful ❤️ that's a great idea .

[@shalondajacksonjackson196]

You should do it ☺️

[@TheWarriorLV]

Wow this really opened my eyes, thank you.

[@askafans]

I am a new Christian just saved by Jesus as He appeared in my dream. I have dream and vision before I come to know Christ. But I was living in darkness. Can you guide me?

[@adrianyu7196]

Joyce Choy ROMANS 8:30 and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified

[@alfredomatias5549]

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[@kirkbrown2147]

Let the Holy Spirit guide you.

[@srividya3834]

Hi Joyce. I'm Sharon.. spend much time with God .. have a personal prayer time and read Bible more and more... Try to create an intimate relation with God.. trust me with HIM life is awesome..

[@godsgirl9497]

Welcome to the family, my sister! Pray and seek Jesus for guidance. Read the Word, separate yourself from anything or one that could possible distract you. Fall in Love with the Lord!!!

[@CutieSparkling]

Omggggggggg YEASSSS I GOT IT ! This is the best breakdown video I’ve seen

[@lynabby11]

Wow! I really enjoyed watching your video. Thank you so much for making it easy to understand the difference between a career and a calling.

[@compelledones8571]

Well done man...you are the only one I have found that I would agree with being very close on this biblically! Glad you spoke out as so few have on this one! Great clarity on this one!

[@victoriadelaughter5607]

I believe this was well explained. Good Job!

[@DankWish]

This really gave me some insight, just the video i needed. It seems every time i open KZbin i get a new video from you that applies to my life. Bless you Allen.

[@rachel.solidarios]

Thank you!! Ive been struggling with this decision and been praying about my career and my calling. This video has made it very clear to me! I’m a tattoo apprentice and ever since Ive been saved Ive been reaching out to learn more about God and the gospel. I’m going to focus on my calling because I know God will have better plans for me there. Thank you for all your videos! I watch them all day!

[@sputmon79]

This is interesting... You really do break it down... Thank you again. I am definitely sharing this with my brother.

[@thebeatagp]

+Salina Putmon thank you so much for viewing and sharing! God bless you and good to connect again.

[@jenniferwalker5546]

Well, I must say this the first time I disagree with you on a subject matter. Maybe you're correct in what you said but I still feel I was called to be a nurse and have been one almost 27 years this year. I truly believe I have the gift of giving /helping others and Love to do so. I have done other things while I have been a nurse for extra income and even wanted and still would like to own by own business but would never stop being a nurse. Yes it is my primary means of supporting myself but I don't do it to please men but God and I'm not trying to advance anyone's company although I know the work I do does that. I'm sorry I don't know where the scripture is located but I do my work unto God and to please Him, not man. Thank you Brother Allen. I always enjoy and learn from your videos and sometimes they are even confirmation on something I've read and or meditated on in the Bible.

[@cutestuff59FR]

Thank you so much for this! I tried to mix career and calling and realised something was wrong. Turns out I'm trying to figure out my career at the moment .Thanks again x

[@GS-lp2up]

Great videos brother. A lot of great information and insight for people new to faith or have trouble with some of the concepts. Much love and thank you so much!!

[@joncook3683]

The Lord revealed to me my calling is Encouraging. The Spiritual Gift of Encouragement. Romans 12:8! A lot of Prayer and Bible Study. Hallelujah!

[@tanyagarcia2666]

Great video as usual!! Thank you, Brother Allen.

[@brendacana6258]

I really needed this. Thank you!!!

[@silviatheresia98]

Hi Allen, thank you for your brief explanation. It is very true, and according to my experience - your explanation gives me an affirmation and confirmation. Blessings!

[@BeverlyMaloy]

God Bless you! Just shared this video on Facebook. I could listen and learn from you all day!

[@thebeatagp]

That is very kind of you. I'm so glad the videos are clear and making a difference. It means so much to hear! Thanks,

[@saiyongdawn7756]

Hi brother. Thank you. My job was both my calling and career bc my encouragement helped others and gave them hope in God bc of my faith. I never hid my faith. They all knew who and what I believe. This is why I enjoyed teaching bc I could give so much hope to struggling families bc of my own experiences. I could both use my career and my calling together. God has set me apart for His purposes and He will complete those purposes in me through Christ Jesus His Son in His own timing.💝

[@MO-qj6pc]

So helpful & clear! Thank you!

[@ThandekaMalinga]

This was so helpful 🤞🏽

[@realestateinvestingtips]

Very Clear. Thank you

[@DONYUAL]

When trying to determine if what you want to pursue is a calling or career; don't allow your age to dictate you answering God's call to ministry (whatever area in ministry it maybe). It does not matter if you are in your 20s, 40s, older or somewhere in between, age is not a factor. Jesus was about 30yrs old when he started and his ministry lasted about 3yrs. Almost everyone God called into ministry had a career doing something else. Remember Jesus said that many are called but few are chosen. Be one of the few, one of the chosen (Matt. 22:14). I encourage you to be committed, be consistent, remain faithful to God as you work in your calling that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ (1Pet. 4:11).

[@ROXELL]

Great video.I really needed to watch this.My husband has been conflicted with staying where we are for his career, but we believe we have a calling elsewhere

[@rongoldsmith6679]

Great video brother Allen! God bless you and keep sharing truth!

[@jenniferwatson1206]

Your videos are always helpful 🙌

[@tindiaz8606]

Hi Mr. Allen,I'm enjoying your videos a lot.I keep on watching and listening to it.I started sharing them with my family Daily before they go to sleep,I'm actually in the ship now.My wife and two daughters they enjoyed it too.God bless.Im learning a lot.

[@damarrbrown6853]

Thanks for the breakdown

[@eveedmond4450]

Well said!

[@SUNLIGHTRADIO]

Truly Love your explaination. It help me as I get ready to give a talk. Bless you.

[@TNMNLA]

Thanks for this!!!!

[@kirstanmeichlle6590]

This is a great video!! Thank you for this brother!! God bless you!! God definitely sent me this video!!🕊

[@jessicajoerndt428]

We should acknowledge that a lot of times there is no difference. Someone could use what looks like a mundane career to be spreading light and love to others, and spreading the gospel whenever they can. We can use our calling from God in any career. I don’t really think there’s too much of a difference, it’s just about if people accept their calling from Christ or not. For me personally, I have received a prophetic word from an Acquaintance that God is leading me down my path as an actor and musician to give me a platform to spread his love and light. And just to spread goodness and positivity in general. And to play roles, no matter how difficult or perhaps ungodly the subject matter, in order to serve as an example for people and portray humanity, which will ultimately change lives and bring more love.

[@4everqueen_mimi]

Your videos are So informative and true to the word. New subbie for sure. Thanks for answering your calling. God bless

[@checkthemikecrophone9050]

Wowwww brother parr you def are a calling because you have a gift of conveying god message for many people on different levels of wisdom keep going brother god is pleased with you

[@WovenandSpun89]

Well said thank you 😊

[@danny4982]

🙌🙌🙌 keep making videos!

[@sharonangelina.]

Thank you so much Sir..this video was so helpful.

[@montezcopeland6685]

Man this is Good!!! It is hard for some people to figure out what they need to focus more on. Great verse that points what God said Matthew 6:20-21.

[@frankarriola7216]

Great video! God bless.

[@stevehicks399]

Very interesting Thank you

[@Arthur-mh5hb]

Allen ON POINT BROTHA👍🙏☝

[@andyxbox123]

This is so good

[@lmn3145]

Hosannah in highest.this is the video I needed now to continue my career as doctor

[@christianseeker4433]

Thank you Sir.

[@jryb05]

God bless all of those that are here to find their calling.

[@lyndalightfoot9227]

this was awesome thank you

[@thebeatagp]

Thanks for watching Lynda. God bless you,

[@ivanrivera1037]

Great video!

[@andref743a]

You fulfill your calling through your career. You can do your career with a kingdom mindset and focus on the bennifits of it by focusing on sanctification.

[@khensaninkuna6909]

Thanks so much

[@csmoviles]

Thank you!

[@josepeajesus7465]

Brrilliant! Only just discovered this channel.This channel encourages me AND challenges me! We all need both! Love the way this is all Bible based as a lot of people say stuff and don't even try to back it up with the Bible these days

[@setapart2serveministries]

Thank you.

[@methuselahakizimana2382]

So helpful

[@anthonyrodriguez2382]

Brother Allen, I love this video. This an area that i struggle with. I've been a musician for going on 27 year's, and it was a prophesied to me to write music for the Lord. I know this is a god given gift because it came naturally to me. But for some reason when I play songs I can only play the intro of the songs and can't play it entirely unless I'm listening to it.i also struggle with righting music. How do I change these things.

[@Jewelzz5783]

This was very helpful. For a long time I kept confusing my calling and career. Is it possible to be in the wrong calling and how would I know that I am in the wrong calling ?

[@SerbSimulator]

Nice video content! Forgive me for chiming in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Chiveard Discovering Potential Framework (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a great one of a kind guide for finding your true calling and achieving success minus the headache. Ive heard some great things about it and my old buddy Taylor at last got great results with it.

[@jasonhermundson1226]

Amen brother...👼

[@santoshshrestha2845]

helped a lot

[@bronxkies]

I teach as a career but I also teach in the children’s ministry. I don’t know if that counts but it’s still something for me to pray about.

[@juniorwilliams2071]

Hey Allen, I am Junior from Trinidad. You're doing a great work here bro, I'm glad to have come across you.I pray continued wisdom and favor be extended to you. My thoughts on this topic of Career vs Calling is once you are charging for your service it cannot be considered a ministry calling because the gospel is free. If there is a fee for you to minister at my church, then I am sorry you are not a full time minister, you are a full time businessman

[@godsgirl9497]

I do think it's possible for God to lead us into the career He has planned for us but I agree, our calling may be something different. I went to college and my last semester Jesus revealed Himself to me and lead me to drop out and come home. Fast forward to the present and I am back in school to be a CNA, learn effectively and efficiently and in love with helping others who can't do for themselves. Its a completely selfless career. I plan on going back to further my education in Nursing. I know I am being lead by God because before I would have NEVER done this. I wanted to be a creative writer and had so much doubt, uncertainty, anxiety, ect. Now I'm excited to go to school and learn!!!! I'm more excited, however, to become the woman that God has planned me to become and want to use the gifts He's given me for the edification of the church.

[@roseb9819]

That's great!, I felt something similar except towards medical school, I started feeling all this doubt and anxiety regarding going for about two years now and I've been wondering why I've been trying to ignore it but it keeps coming up

[@Marcus-ec1kx]

This was very helpful thanks! I need to know whether to study something to get a better job to support my family but i also am a youth leader so i didn't know what to do but its right paul worked to help his ministry and the bible says we are worse than unbelievers if we don't support our familys

[@tel5690]

Well my job is definitely not my calling. Working in transportation industry I'm a talented musician/composer that is a gift from God. Love this comparison

[@apuramreang2972]

Thanks be to God

[@momof6boysandaprincess592]

I was called to be a stay at home mom. I read the Bible and/or tell Bible stories to my children every day. We have discussions about Jesus and salvation and eternity. But I feel like I’m failing in so many ways. Sometimes I don’t feel like they are listening or internalizing what I’m telling them. I often feel like I need to contribute more financially to my family. Please pray for me than I can more effectively pour into my children and focus less on the worldly pressures to make money. I hope that as they grow into adults they will look back and remember what I taught them about Jesus.

[@jenniferwatson1206]

Thanks

[@hewhohasbeenforgiven86]

God bless you

[@XhopebringerX777]

I love music and worshipping the LORD thru my talent and I’ve thought what it would be if I’d do it as a calling. I’m praying for the LORD to place where he wants me to be.

[@ayotal4u]

But how do you know still what the calling is? This helped me to know what it's not

[@Harveysampuppets]

Brother Allen I have found in my life my calling and natural talents are combined. I do believe that a calling must advance the Kingdom Of God. I have a puppet ministry and I believe God prepared me for my calling to puppet ministry long before I became a Christian.

[@HETRM]

that was really helpfull!! specially the illusyration,,, i have a question... are the natural talents also God given and can they be used to fullfill your calling? thnx

[@pwavi1639]

First i just want to say thank you for the video you broke it down really well but im still confused about some stuff,would be so happy if you can clarify them:1. Do you classify singing as a natural talent because i look at it this way (idk if im wrong) when you give your life to Christ and he becomes the centre of everything cant your natural talent then bcome ur spiritual gift(apart from the ones listed in the Bible i.e healing etc)bcus you are now consciously using it to advance his kingdom eg becoming a gospel minister 2) isnt it possible that your career can yield both earthly and natural rewards eg doctors that heal people in general settings like the hospitals but that also go on medical mission trips or athletes that use the bulk of their finances to sponsor or go on mission trips,so is that then still a career or a calling cuz im a bit confused 3)If you become a doctor(obv apart from wanting to save lives) due to the fact that you always did well in school academically and have a good work ethic,do you then say being brilliant is a natural talent or spiritual gift bcus it would aid the calling(ie if being a doctor is a calling) 4)is there an overlap and are there instances where your calling is your career and vice versa 5)can you have more than one calling because you have more than one spiritual gift Im sorry its long,im just genuinely trying to understand. God bless and more grace to you,you put out amazing content(most of which have always helped me).

[@mariajdeguzman4080]

to be honest, right now, im still confused, i took a leave from my university because of career confusion (and mental health issues) for almost 5 months now. but i still don't know if i wanna go back to studying or should i search for a temporary job or idk. im feeling a lot of pressure because i kind of feel that everybody seemed to know where they belong, except for me. :( i don't know the plans of God for me but i will be still and give my full trust to Him.

[@grazingsheepfellowship1979]

You are not alone, I struggle with this too. Hope you're okay :)

[@adeyabebaabebe8745]

awesome

[@carlossanchez8534]

Allan,what about one gift or gifts? And do you believe it's different or separate from onescalling? Thank you. God bless you

[@danny4982]

So Allen, at the minute 3:57 in the background you have a Stop 🛑 think sign: Do we have to be exceptionally talented for our calling?

[@jenful4638]

Thank you for ministering the Word of God! Your topics are truly relevant! But, I had a question regarding women in the Five-fold ministry. In Acts 2:17...daughters shall prophesy but Paul said in 1Tim 2:12 ...not a woman to teach. How does the Bible interpret the role of a woman teaching at church? Thanks Min Parr!!!

[@sauvageaux]

Heart!

[@dandylion2837]

You forgot to leave the link to your blog about “7 questions to discover your purpose”

[@lusamini]

Guys, I'm a teenager and I'm struggling about this. I feel like I'm too young to be worried about my calling, but I'm not even independent yet. But at the same time, my biggest fear is Jesus coming back any moment and appearing to God in Heaven empty handed. I don't know what to think.

[@katieonkst8779]

Hey, I'm a teenager too that is struggling with my call. If you are saved that is enough. The Bible says that no amount of works could ever get you to Heaven. So you literally cannot show up empty handed because there is nothing that we, as sinful humans, could offer God anyway. That's why his gift is one of grace because we did nothing to deserve it. Now, on the flip side, your salvation should motivate you on to do good works. If you have a desire, just tell God you'll be there whenever wherever he wants and take advantage of all opportunities. He will give you chances to serve him. God Bless, sister

[@lusamini]

Katie Onkst thank you so much for your answer! ;0; This has been on my mind since middle school, lol, this is a huge weight off my chest! God bless! 😊

[@nehemiachhangte1779]

Mizo pawn kan en e👍🏿🔥

[@adraintucker1518]

He helped this a calling

[@JerseyCity478]

Allen what is your tale on the movie series, The Chosen?

[@mh.olivie5652]

what I need to help me.. my career i love music but what i ask is i can't do it and glorify God in it?(and then called a calling)

[@davidm7765]

What if you love your career, and its more than just something for you to survive, but something you do with passion and love. How can you make your career match your calling?

[@edgarbahena4454]

Hey bro, love ur videos but how do I have enough time to pursue a career, carry out my calling, and get those gainzzzssss! I see u bra

[@Tabatha437]

One of your best videos. Love it!! So much great guidance here. Thank you

[@jewishbride5010]

I pray God almigthy will give me insight on this topic through the holy spirit and there being way calling and career could go together, in the name and blood of Jesus Christ: amen.

[@IanSimangan]

hey Allen, i want to work a good job then i wanna use the money that i make to provide for my future family (im still 14) And to use mostly all of the money to go to different country's and teach the word of god, do you think thus is fufilling my calling?

[@TrumpetsSHS]

So, do you think a calling could be God laying a person on someone’s heart, and letting them know that they will play a strong part in leading that person to Christ? A few years ago, I started believing that God is real again, but I wasn’t saved yet. Through one of my employees, God told me something about one of my former coworkers which indicated that he wasn’t saved. While I always feel it’s sad to hear that someone isn’t saved when you think they might have been, it really bothered me in this case. This coworker of mine wasn’t really a friend, just an acquaintance, but I ended up crying myself to sleep for months at the thought that this one specific person isn’t saved, and could go to hell. One night, I prayed to God in desperation, and told Him that I wanted Him to use me to share the Gospel with this coworker, and to use me to bring this person to Christ, so that he would be saved. As time went on, I was still very scared of the thought that my coworker might not ever get saved, but then one day God told me through someone’s Bible verse post on Facebook that He would make it happen in His timing. That brought me the most joy I’ve ever felt in my life. Every now and then, I stated to feel afraid for my coworkers soul, and I would pray to God about it. And EVERY time, he would tell me to not worry about it, because He already told me it would happen (my coworker would be saved). He told me this through my pastor, through passages in the Bible, through other Christian friends, etc. My deepest desire is to see this one person be saved (after my desire to know Jesus), and I wondered why I felt this way about this one random person in my life, and not about everyone. Then God answered that question through a few Bible verses that my pastor was preaching about, which basically said “Seek Me and put your trust in Me, and I will give you the deepest desires of your heart, for it is I who gave you those desires.” (This is kind of a combined paraphrase of two different verses). So I’ve come to the conclusion that God put the desperate need in my heart to see my coworker get saved. He used that as motivation for me to get saved myself, and for me to grow in my faith in Him, because He is going to use me as a major part in this persons path to getting saved by Christ. So, could this be a calling for me? Am I being called to witness to this person specifically, and keep pursuing this person (with guidance from the Holy Spirit) even of this person rejects my witness to him at first?

[@compelledones8571]

come on minute 3:27! Yes finally someone saying it!!!!