I share Dr. Moore\u2019s love for books and movies which tell inspiring true stories of faith. They always contain the element of struggle and hardship overcome by courage and great effort. Each story is unique, with the common denominator being the individual\u2019s relationship with God. Some of my favorites titles are Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Diebler Rose, God\u2019s Smuggler by Brother Andrew with John and Elizabeth Sherrill, and Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot. All are stories of people who leave their own countries, like Gladys Aylward did, to go to another country to spread the gospel.<\/p>\n
But what about another kind of calling, one in which one\u2019s mission field is right where they are? How do we recognize that call? Jesus says to us, \u201cFollow me.\u201d How do we know where he is leading?<\/p>\n
In Gladys Aylward\u2019s story and many other missionary stories, there is usually a strong desire to do something. In Catherine Marshall\u2019s classic autobiography, Beyond Ourselves, there were dramatic changes to her life\u2019s circumstances that caused her to fervently seek the Lord out of a strong need for guidance (she went on to be a celebrated Christian writer, and her books have played an important role in discipling me). For many of us, we may feel a sense of dissatisfaction with our lives, a longing for something more (also one of Catherine Marshall\u2019s book titles).<\/p>\n
In any case, out of love, Jesus calls each of us with the voice of his Holy Spirit, to let us know that the Father has written a compelling story for our lives. As we learn to quiet our thoughts, ask for the Spirit\u2019s leading, and listen for His voice, our unique stories truly begin to be written.<\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n St. Philip’s Church: Charleston, SC Jesus is Always Calling https:\/\/t.co\/aqeR4ai3yJ<\/a> ‘Like any good story, our kingdom story will include challenges. But the Kingdom life is a call to a life that overcomes’ #anglican<\/a> #churchhistory<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kendall Harmon (@KendallHarmon6) October 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n