Don't Make Your Calling Your God

In this episode, I’m being completely honest with you.

It’s been a little over a week since I left my full-time job to pursue entrepreneurship full time… and things have already gotten real.

The client I thought was going to sign up backed out.

My brake line blew leaving church.

I’m packing to leave for Uganda.

And honestly, I’m feeling a little overwhelmed.

But in the middle of all of that, God reminded me of something important:

Your calling should never become your god.

When we become more focused on the mission than the One who gave us the mission, we lose sight of what truly matters.

In this episode, I talk about the tension between pursuing your calling and keeping God at the center of it all. I also share a simple reflection exercise to help you think through the vision God may be placing on your life.

If you’ve ever felt pressure around your purpose, your business, your ministry, or your goals… this episode will help you realign your focus.

Your calling matters.

But the One who called you matters more.

PS: If you’re trying to discover or pursue the calling God has placed on your life, I’d love to help. You can schedule a free discovery call with me here: https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro

Chapters

00:00 – Feeling overwhelmed and being honest

00:17 – One week into full-time entrepreneurship

00:42 – Losing the client I expected to sign

01:00 – Everything hitting at once

01:25 – The topic: Don’t make your calling your god

02:01 – Seeing your life through the lens of calling

02:47 – Why disappointment is part of the journey

03:20 – The danger of idolizing your mission

04:02 – How your calling evolves as you grow in faith

05:01 – From chasing money to serving people

05:50 – A reflection exercise for discovering your calling

06:28 – Questions to ask about your purpose

07:25 – Remembering who gave the calling

08:00 – Preparing for the Uganda trip

08:30 – Final encouragement and closing