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Day 19 – Vocation
The Apostle Paul wrote that the Christians in Ephesus should walk in a manner worthy of their calling. But what does it mean for a Christian to walk in such a way? We know from other verses in the Bible that we should walk by faith, we should walk in love, we should walk in truth, we should walk according to God’s commandments, and we should walk in newness of life.
Wow! Some of that sounds like pretty hard work. The good news is that God has given us what we need to figure out how to walk and even where to walk, and it is not as impossible as it sounds. In fact, we can trust in God for all of this. The LORD makes firm the steps of those who delight in Him (Psalm 37:23), He works in us so we can follow His ways (Philippians 2:13) and He leads us on paths of righteousness for His name’s sake (Psalm 23:3).
Do you wonder what your college experience has in store for you? There is no need to be anxious. The God who created the world and everything in it, the God who gave up His own Son on the cross as our Savior—that God also loves you and is interested in giving you the desires of your heart. He has a path for you to follow, and you can count on God for His faithfulness in showing you the way.
During each day, walk with newness of life, looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith, and over time, sometimes slowly and sometimes quickly, you will find a career or profession that suits you perfectly and one that is also worthy of the calling to which you have been called.
DR. BRYCE SULLIVAN
Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
The Apostle Paul wrote that the Christians in Ephesus should walk in a manner worthy of their calling. But what does it mean for a Christian to walk in such a way? We know from other verses in the Bible that we should walk by faith, we should walk in love, we should walk in truth, we should walk according to God’s commandments, and we should walk in newness of life.
Wow! Some of that sounds like pretty hard work. The good news is that God has given us what we need to figure out how to walk and even where to walk, and it is not as impossible as it sounds. In fact, we can trust in God for all of this. The LORD makes firm the steps of those who delight in Him (Psalm 37:23), He works in us so we can follow His ways (Philippians 2:13) and He leads us on paths of righteousness for His name’s sake (Psalm 23:3).
Do you wonder what your college experience has in store for you? There is no need to be anxious. The God who created the world and everything in it, the God who gave up His own Son on the cross as our Savior—that God also loves you and is interested in giving you the desires of your heart. He has a path for you to follow, and you can count on God for His faithfulness in showing you the way.
During each day, walk with newness of life, looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith, and over time, sometimes slowly and sometimes quickly, you will find a career or profession that suits you perfectly and one that is also worthy of the calling to which you have been called.
DR. BRYCE SULLIVAN
Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
About this Plan
This 40-day prayer plan was written by students, faculty and staff at Belmont University as a daily devotional for incoming freshmen. Each day guides and encourages new college students in their faith in Jesus Christ through the word of God and the sincere thoughts, seasoned advice and honest prayers of the contributing authors. May these words help you grow in your love for God and your love for others!
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