The Doctrine of VocationDiscerning Your Vocation

While scripture does not provide a step-by-step process for discerning one’s vocation, it does offer principles, advice, and examples to follow as summarized in the following questions:

1. Priority (Matthew 6:19-24, 33)

“Am I seeking first God’s kingdom and righteousness?”

2. Desire (Psalm 37:4, 1 Timothy 3:1)

“What would I really like do with my life?

3. Gifting (Exodus 31:1-11, Romans 12:6-8)

“What are my natural and/or spiritual gifts?”

4. Usefulness (Philippians 2:3-4, Titus 3:13-14)

“How can I be most useful to God and his people?”

5. Providence (Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 16:9)

“Which door(s) of opportunity are open to me?”

6. Prayer (Psalm 32:6-9, James 1:6)

“Have I prayed for wisdom from the Lord?”

7. Counsel (Proverbs 12:15, 15:22)

“Are my superiors and peers supportive of my plans?”

The Doctrine of VocationDiscerning Your Vocation

While scripture does not provide a step-by-step process for discerning one’s vocation, it does offer principles, advice, and examples to follow as summarized in the following questions:

1. Priority (Matthew 6:19-24, 33)

“Am I seeking first God’s kingdom and righteousness?”

2. Desire (Psalm 37:4, 1 Timothy 3:1)

“What would I really like do with my life?

3. Gifting (Exodus 31:1-11, Romans 12:6-8)

“What are my natural and/or spiritual gifts?”

4. Usefulness (Philippians 2:3-4, Titus 3:13-14)

“How can I be most useful to God and his people?”

5. Providence (Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 16:9)

“Which door(s) of opportunity are open to me?”

6. Prayer (Psalm 32:6-9, James 1:6)

“Have I prayed for wisdom from the Lord?”

7. Counsel (Proverbs 12:15, 15:22)

“Are my superiors and peers supportive of my plans?”