Some Good Reasons Why Re-Confirming Your Call Matters

by | Mar 25, 2026 | Leadership

Having a clear “Call” from God does not get the press it use to get. This is especially true for those stepping into a full-time vocational ministry setting with a local church or with a Christian organization. It’s true that secular work is full-time service, not just a call to church ministry.

I believe revisiting our call is especially critical when we hit difficult times, and are significantly discouraged. Chuck Lawless shares in today’s post some good reasons for  re-confirming God’s call on our lives; whether in the market-place or in the church. I have my calling in writing and regularly pray over it. I believe that Calling,Vision and Gifting go hand in hand. I deeply believe my calling is  “Developing Leaders” for His honor and glory! I do this in whatever context I find myself. What has He clearly called you to do?

Guest Post by Chuck Lawless

I was a teen when I first sensed a “calling” to preach God’s Word–and that perspective was so completely “out of the blue” when I was a new believer from a non-Christian home that I could not deny it. This many years later, now, I still find it important to recall and re-affirm my commitment at least annually. Sometimes I do it informally simply in a time of prayer, but I’ve also done it in a time of extended fasting and retreat. Here’s why that step is important for me:

  1. It reminds me of God’s work in my life. My call to preach the Word was dramatic. It happened the first time I ever attended church, and it occurred immediately after God saved me. Within minutes of my turning to Christ in repentance and faith, I heard these words clearly in my heart: “I want you to preach my Word.” I’m still amazed that God chooses to use me.
  2. It gives me a sense of eternal purpose. Whatever I choose to do in life, my call to preach the Word surely has the most impact. I know that the Word changes lives eternally, and I’m privileged to play a small role in the process.
  3. It pushes me to keep going. Sometimes, ministry is hard. The grass often looks greener elsewhere. When I’m tempted to give up, I return to my calling. I can’t deny it – so giving up would be disobedience.
  4. It challenges me to keep growing. God called me to preach when I was 13 years old. That’s a long time ago, and I’ve spent a number of years in continual training for that calling. I learn every day, though, that I still have so much to learn. My calling demands that I never settle for where I am.
  5. It grants me freedom to change my ministry seat. God called me to preach the Word. He didn’t call me to a position. As I’ve written elsewhere, understanding this fact has given me peace not to worry much about the actual ministry position I have. As long as I’m proclaiming the Word, I can rest.
  6. It allows me to experience joy. Nothing gives me joy like preaching the Word does. Whether I’m in a local church, on the mission field, in a classroom, or in a neighbor’s driveway, I love opening the Word. I suspect that’s because I’m doing what God has called me to do. Reliving that calling only magnifies that joy.
  7. It gives me reason to encourage others to follow God’s will and calling. I realize that some today debate the concept of “calling,” but I cannot debate what happened to me. What I can say to others is simply this statement: “I’ve never regretted hearing and following my calling.” That’s one reason why I’m comfortable challenging others to obey God’s call today.

I know that the process of your calling is different than mine, but I challenge you to take time to recall, re-live, and reaffirm it. You won’t regret it.