I am currently studying Limitless Life, by Derwin L. Gray through Proverbs 31 Ministries Online Bible Studies. This week we are studying the chapters titled:
- Chapter 9: From Worker to Worshiper, and
- Chapter 10: From Failure to Faithful
In Chapter 9, Derwin encourages us to get to work on “Crafting a Life Vision”. He reminds us that:
“God gave you a certain personality with certain abilities that would be expressed in a certain way in this world through working a job. And the way you express your personality and abilities through your job should bring you pleasure and Him glory and it should make a difference in your sphere of influence.”
He reminds us that we are to worship God through what we do, and find our IDENTITY in CHRIST, not in society given titles.
“When we work for a paycheck, we limit our lives. When we worship Jesus through our work, God does unlimited things in us and through us that send shock waves throughout eternity.”
When I sat down to consider the questions asked in Chapter 9 of Limitless Life, and to consider the calling that God has put on my life — this statement from Derwin settled in my heart.
"Don't find a job so you can simply go to work.
That's limiting.
Discover your sacred calling.
That's limitless."
God has used Titus 2:3-5 to guide me in recent years, as I have grown in my own faith, and maturity. I have to admit when I first read these verses years ago, I had the initial thoughts of — “Work at Home!?” I want to go out and work! I have come to learn that these verses are God’s call on my life. Whether I work outside the home, or not, God still calls me to work at home! It is a beautiful calling from the Lord (Ephesians 5:22-24), and it is an honor to serve my husband with love and respect!
So, whatever job I might do now, or in the future; wherever I might go, and whoever I might come into contact with; whether it is through Online Bible Studies, or contact with women in my local community/church…this is My Life’s Vision Statement, which is a reflection of the way God has shaped my heart using Titus 2:3-5:
Heather said:
Insightful! Thank you! -Heather Group 77
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sarahtravis12 said:
Thank you Heather! Have a blessed day 🙂
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Shelly Faust said:
I love it, Sarah! 🙂 xoxo
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sarahtravis12 said:
Thanks Shelly! Love you xox
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nubcube said:
Wonderful statement!! I look forward to how it is going to play out and it encourages me to one day embrace working in the home as well, wherever God has me. 🙂
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sarahtravis12 said:
I look forward to living it out every day – I just don’t succeed every day!! I’m a work in progress but it is my heart’s desire to live it out 🙂
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sabrinaebert said:
So love the verses in Titus…often we fail to see the importance of being obedient to the Word if God, submissive wives and home makers. This world is drowning that out with new views of what women should be doing…pushing women from where they really belong and making the God ordained duties of mothers feel inadequate and useless. Love that you have highlighted in your post and sooo love your vision statement! Stay blessed!
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sarahtravis12 said:
I think that being a submissive wife is a beautiful thing 🙂 It doesn’t need to mean staying home and doing what you’re told 24/7 which unfortunately is a misconception believed by many. Being submissive to the leadership of a Godly husband is God’s creative intention and I love it 🙂
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Jennifer said:
Great vision statement Sarah! Thanks for sharing how you got to this statement.
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sarahtravis12 said:
Thank you Jennifer! How I got there was as important as the Vision Statement 🙂
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bloggerlovestheking said:
Love your vision statement Sarah. Love your graphics and love you. Hugs. Debbie W. (Proverbs 31 Ministries OBS Team)
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sarahtravis12 said:
Thank you Debbie!! Love you ❤
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