Are you happy in your calling?

[Sister Alvear]

I was thinking today how tired I am but how happy I am as a missionary. Was wondering if you folks are all happy in your calling or do you wish God had placed you somewhere else in life?

[Sister Alvear]

Last Friday Night:

I saw him sitting on the platform, his wife was up reading the Bible verse for the opening of the service. I just stood there for a moment and looked at such a sweet couple…my mind went back some 27 years ago when Meiry and her sister first appeared at one of our services…Their mother was according to the doctor dying with cancer. In fact the doctors sent her home to die but someone had given them a tract telling of the healing power of God with our church address.
They were devout Catholics and Meiry’s husband was a prominent witchdoctor…Later we would find out that he promoted all kinds of hideous rituals and much later our lives would be threatened by him.
Meiry’s mother was instantly healed of cancer and in time we baptized her and her two daughters in the precious name of Jesus. Meiry’s husband, Luiz became furious but through a divine intervention God brought him to our church and Jesus gave him the Holy Ghost. He called us over to his home and showed us the knife he carried to his meetings to kill animals and had promised to kill us…OH what a difference the presence of the Lord meant in his life.

Now many years later…last Friday night we walked into a church where they were…Oh the smiles, the hugs the tears of joy.
I am glad He chose me to be a missionary.

[RevDWW]

Currently my main ministrial focus is Prison Ministry. Yes it can be tiring, but i look forward to service because of what the Lord is doing and how he is moving and changing lives, mine included.

My secondary focus is Childrens ministry and that just plain keeps you young...or at times let's you know your real age.

I work a full time secular job, often more than 40 hours a week, but I wouldn't have it any different at this point. But, I'll accept any change the Lord directs into my life.

[LadyChocolate]

I actually was thinking of this just a couple of days ago. I had been reflecting on the past several years and where I am today. Things I had always dreamed of when I was younger, are no longer my dreams. Several years ago that very thought broke my heart. When one has no dreams or hopes, life leaves you pretty desolate. But then God made some changes in our lives and we made a move and we ended right smack dab in the will of God. I still don't have those dreams of my younger years, but the difference is, now my hopes and dreams are in God's hands. I have realized that when I am in God's will, that is where I am the happiest. So yes, I am happy. Life is not where I would have pictured myself to be, but I couldn't picture it anyway else!

Make sense to anyone? not me! lol

[Elizabeth]

I actually was thinking of this just a couple of days ago. I had been reflecting on the past several years and where I am today. Things I had always dreamed of when I was younger, are no longer my dreams. Several years ago that very thought broke my heart. When one has no dreams or hopes, life leaves you pretty desolate. But then God made some changes in our lives and we made a move and we ended right smack dab in the will of God. I still don't have those dreams of my younger years, but the difference is, now my hopes and dreams are in God's hands. I have realized that when I am in God's will, that is where I am the happiest. So yes, I am happy. Life is not where I would have pictured myself to be, but I couldn't picture it anyway else!

Make sense to anyone? not me! lol

I can relate to what you are saying I think. Years ago I dreamed of being "in the ministry" a certain way. When I married Keith and through our of times of ministry together it has not one time ever looked like my dreams.

I love ministry,I love being with Gods people and sharing the hope of the gospel with those who dont know Him. But as far as being "happy" in our ministry. I guess the most happy I am is when we are traveling over seas or invited to minister. Other than that is been up and down.:rudolph

[LadyChocolate]

My husband has been in the ministry for many years. But it's been only since we stepped out of a comfort zone and actually began to do a work for God that we've been more satisfied. When you can actually see where you are helping others, it makes such a difference. I thought I would be in a totally different place than where I am now. But there is no way I could change it if I had the option to do it over. As long as I am helping make a difference somewhere, then I am content. When we feel as though we are spinning our wheels, that has to be the most frustrating times....

[Sandra]

Yes I am, I found my Destiny. I am a missionary to Uganda.

[Sister Alvear]

beautiful...and many blessings to you and your work.

[Barb]

I was thinking today how tired I am but how happy I am as a missionary. Was wondering if you folks are all happy in your calling or do you wish God had placed you somewhere else in life?

Yes, Mother, I am...I know what God has called me to do, and by His grace I am doing it.

I often feel so inept in this place of service, but it is He who works and speaks...to God be the glory!!

[philjones]

Sis. Alvear,

i am VERY happy in my calling! I am just not happy with the opportunity I have to be used in my calling. Because of past mistakes from nearly 30 years ago men will not use me. I would love to be used in my calling more but that has not happened. Se la vie!

[Sister Alvear]

Sis. Alvear,

i am VERY happy in my calling! I am just not happy with the opportunity I have to be used in my calling. Because of past mistakes from nearly 30 years ago men will not use me. I would love to be used in my calling more but that has not happened. Se la vie!


I will be praying for you, my friend.

[Rhoni]

I was thinking today how tired I am but how happy I am as a missionary. Was wondering if you folks are all happy in your calling or do you wish God had placed you somewhere else in life?

:starI have been happy, at times happier, and at times disappointed. Currently I am not wishing anything at all and am not thinking at all...just surfing. Just waiting, just waiting, just waiting...

Honestly, Rhoni

[Sister Alvear]

Blessings to you my friend. I pray often for you.

[Sherri]

I LOVE being a Pastor's wife; can't imagine doing anything else. I love people and I love administration. God has been very good to us! There are more things that I desire to do, but that will be in God's timing if it's right.

[Sister Alvear]

Sherri, you are very good at what you are doing. I loved seeing all those offices and your all´s setup. In God´s time He will open doors and when He does YOU will know it is His timing. Love you, my friend.
You sure made some kids happy around our house! You ought to see the list of what they want me to cook with the money you sent...

[Blubayou]

I have been thinking about this topic for several months. I do believe everyone has a calling. When you find that calling and minister in that calling you are the happiest and most productive. I did some reading last year on Pentecostal pioneers- ministers who were at the foreground of the apostolic movement - the ones that were successful found their calling / gifting and stayed in it. Those who stepped out of their calling or gift most of the time damaged their ministry. This is just an observation, not an indictment against anyone or any movement. I think it is so important for us to keep God at the center of our lives.

[Sister Alvear]

It is so important to follow God. Real happiness is being in the will of God. I wept in prayer today for several couples that I know that are out of the will of God. Sometimes it is greed and pride not to mention fortune and fame that have been a downfall to many.

[Sherri]

Sherri, you are very good at what you are doing. I loved seeing all those offices and your all´s setup. In God´s time He will open doors and when He does YOU will know it is His timing. Love you, my friend.
You sure made some kids happy around our house! You ought to see the list of what they want me to cook with the money you sent...
I think missionary kids should be taken care of! I have a special heart for them, I guess because Eddie grew up that way.

[RandyWayne]

Am I happy with my calling?
Mmmmmmm....
I'm not quite sure what it is, but so far it seems to be more like a "handy man" type calling. Helping out someone with something. Giving a little money to someone else. Etc.....

[Sister Alvear]

We need a visit from a handy man. Pray about coming and visiting us!

[RandyWayne]

We need a visit from a handy man. Pray about coming and visiting us!

Well, I COULD help set up a computer network and run cabling. And my wife is itching to get back to Brazil.....

Oh yes... and we will have our new passports in about a month.

[Sister Alvear]

doors are open...

[Sister Alvear]

and where were you in Brazil?

[RandyWayne]

I was never there, but my wife was in Rio about 10 years ago.

[Sister Alvear]

Rio...what a city...beautiful and dangerous...and of course the ever present slum areas...

[Scott Hutchinson]

I'm happy in the calling that The Lord has placed on my life,but I do desire to do some things for The Lord ,that I haven't done yet,I do desire to help others find salvation through The Lord Jesus Christ.

[ChTatum]

Sister, pastoring was not what I desired for my calling. I wanted to evangelize or be a missionary, and thought for sure that was my calling.

But those doors never opened, while a few different doors seemed to open up as a pastor.

I fought it for a few years, until one Sunday night while preaching, God confirmed what I should be doing, as well as where.

He has confirmed it several times over in the last eight (as of Jan. 1) years.

[StMark]

* * Happy in my calling * *

God has really blessed me with a great team to work with. Very faithful, loyal and talented

[nwlife]

Thinking about my own calling in the ministry,
this was what I was thinking....
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I sift through the times
allotted to me over my life
directions chosen
doors forced open
some forced shut
Not being happy
with way things have came about
I know though that
if I chose differently
then I am not who i am now
I would not have the scars inside
I would not have seen the confusion
when sun doesn't shine
But yet looking back
somethings worked out
as it was, at least, at least..
at least I am who I am
and no one can take that away
no matter how much I wish it could be done
but I know, that some people
I would have never met
and some doors would never been opened
and some paths would never been traveled
that ultimately
was probably for the best
as now I walk in a different path
listening to a different drum
humming a different song
than most in the ranks I suppose to dwell
as now a new route can be chosen
and mountains bulldozed
so that others can have choices
and an easier path to follow
as they make their way
through life
For sometimes
the first to have a dream
will never see it realized
but without their trials and efforts
the dream can
never be brought to fruition

[Sister Alvear]

Well, I COULD help set up a computer network and run cabling. And my wife is itching to get back to Brazil.....

Oh yes... and we will have our new passports in about a month.




You would cry to see how dumb I am with a computer...all I can do is type...we need a good setup here...come on over!

[Sister Alvear]

I am now and always will be a missionary.

[ChTatum]

I am now and always will be a missionary.

And you are now, and will always be in my prayers.