Romans 12.11 Service to God

...not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;Romans 12:11 NASB

 "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might." [Ecclesiastes 9:10 NASB].

How do you serve the Lord? What is your gifting? What has He called you to do? The best way to know God's calling is to spend time with Him in prayer. Listen for the inner prompting of the Holy Spirit. And be patient. God will reveal Himself to you, if you seek Him with a sincere heart.

You can search online for spiritual gift assessments or surveys. These can be useful in helping you to sort your thoughts or define your strengths. But in the end, it is the voice of God speaking to your spirit that you need to hear.

Once you know what your calling is, then what? Let's say you discover that you have the gifts associated with a pastor. In prayer, you believe that God is confirming to your spirit that He is calling you to be a pastor.

Does this mean that you should run out and start up a church so that you can be its pastor? Unless you have received a very clear, confirmed word from God to do so, the answer is no.

I will assume you are part of a church. Get involved. Be useful. Talk to the church leadership and find out what kind of training and/or experience is necessary to fulfill your gift.

If you find that you have a gift such as the gift of prophecy or healing, you may find that your gift is not welcome in some fellowships. With God's direction, and with much prayer, you may need to find a fellowship of believers who will receive your gift, and can help you grow and be trained in your gifting.

If you are new to a church, don't expect to come in like a gang buster, dazzling the congregation with awesomeness that is you. Be patient and humble. Serve where you can, and let your reputation follow.

Often with God's calling, there is a time of waiting. Everything will happen as it is supposed to, when He wants it. Not necessarily when we want it. So, if God wants you to wait, be diligent and fervent in your waiting. Don't think of it as lost time, but take advantage of the time to pray and study the Scriptures. Develop your relationship with God while it's quiet. Prepare yourself for your service to God.

Wherever you are in your service to God, whatever He's called you to do whether you are active or preparing to be active, do it with all your might.