Weekly Devotional: Our Call as Christians

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Isabel Maguire

Published on Apr 18, 2025

In his book, The Call, Os Guinness explores the truth that each of us has a unique purpose in God’s kingdom.¹ He emphasizes that our primary calling is not a specific career, role or ministry. It is to follow Christ wholeheartedly as we navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, letting God’s voice guide us.

The Call to Follow Christ

In Jesus’ words, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men,” reminds us that our calling begins with Him (Matthew 4:19 NKJV). Before considering our future careers or ministries, we are first called into a relationship with Christ. This calling is not based on our abilities but on God’s grace, drawing us into a life of faith, love and obedience.

The Search for Meaning

Guinness reflects on Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s contemplation of purpose, “Without a firm notion of what he is living for, man will not accept life and will destroy himself rather than remain on earth.”²This emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing our calling to lead a fulfilling life in Christ.

Living Out Our Calling

To fully live out our calling from God, we should:

Deepen our relationship with God: Engage in regular prayer and study of the scripture to align our lives with His will
Embrace our unique purpose: Recognize and utilize the gifts and talents God has bestowed upon us to serve others.
Cultivate contentment: Guard against envy by focusing on gratitude and the blessings in our lives
Seek meaning beyond ourselves: Understand that true fulfillment comes from living out the purpose God has designed for us.

By reflecting on these things from Guinness, we are reminded that our highest calling is to know God intimately and to live out His purpose for our lives. We should continually seek to align our actions with this calling, finding meaning and fulfillment in our journey of faith.

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¹ Guinness, O. (2003, Sept. 30). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Thomas Nelson. Retrieved March 7, 2025.

² Dostoyevsky, F. (1869). The Possessed (Demons). Penguin Classics. Retrieved March 7, 2025.

Approved and verified accurate by the local outreach coordinator of the Office of Spiritual Life on March 13, 2025.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.