This post is part of a 6 part series.  To read the previous posts, click here.

Guideline 2: Has God called me to do this?

Today’s guideline is one of the most important.  Nay, I say it is THE most important.  However, children’s workers seem to have such a hard time distinguishing between God’s will and what they want.  It’s so important to make the important distinction between the two.

It’s easy just to say that we want God’s will and we want to bring glory to Him.  It’s another to actually do it.  You won’t find God’s will just going about your daily life.  The Bible lays out three very simple ways to find God’s will: prayer, fasting, and studying the Scriptures.  If we aren’t actively seeking it, chances are pretty good we’re not going to find it.  James 4:8 (NASB) tells us: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”  Before you do anything, and I do mean anything, make sure that it’s what you’re really supposed to be doing.  That’s how you truly bring God glory.

It’s important to note that none of these guidelines this week are mutually exclusive.  They all depend on one another.  But it’s safe to say that this one is the key upon which all the others depend.  Be sure to check back tomorrow for guideline 3!