Has God Called You? Discerning the Call to Preach

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Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:48 am Agree: 3   Disagree: 0

I have to admit I am a new cristian, Yet the calling for me to minister is great. I have tried to put it out of my head because I have been such a sinner most of my life. When Jesus did call me it was loud and clear. I can't sleep without thinking of all those on my old path and how my experiance would help others find the way.
My walk of faith was simple but effective. I was driving home to a house I had just moved into a few day prior. I noticed a man cutting his lawn. Keep in mind I was a very shy keep to myself type of man. I pulled over just to introduce myself. The man had ivited me and my family to visit the church he was a member of. I felt my family and I should go but ignored the invite for a few weeks. Out of the blue it came out I was sitting in the livingroom with my family , " would everyone have clothes to where to church Sunday " I told my wife i felt the pull to go. She agreed. As we sat in the pew I felt as if the message was just for me. It hit home hard. Then came the invotation. Tears filled my eyes yet I just sat there. The next sunday was the same except as I sat in the pew eyes full of tears, The invotation I remember hearing " why wait, only two people are here those who have done this and those like me who want to" I got up and took one step out of the pew. I never remember taking another step yet there I was holding the pastors hand and praying. I thought I was the only one but holding my hand was my wife who I never did see follow me up. In the weeks to come both our children woulde follow without ever being asked by my wife or myself. I know the way of a true sinner and am now totally consumed by the need to serve the lord that saved me. I can serve in many ways but feel the need to pastor. Only the Lord knows nothing else for me will do as service.