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Is God calling me to missions?
For some people the sense of calling comes suddenly. For others it develops slowly over time through prayer, experience, and a growing concern for people who have not yet heard the message of Christ.
While every calling is unique, Scripture shows that God often prepares the heart long before He sends someone into His work.
One of the first signs of a calling to missions is a growing desire to serve God beyond your current situation. This may come through reading Scripture, hearing the stories of missionaries, or sensing a deep compassion for people in other cultures.
This desire alone does not necessarily mean it is time to go. But it can be the beginning of God shaping your heart for something greater.
Throughout the Bible, God often prepares His servants before sending them.
Moses spent years in the wilderness.
Paul spent time in prayer and preparation after his conversion.
The early church prayed and fasted before sending missionaries.
Preparation often includes:
• Developing a deeper life of prayer
• Learning to hear God’s voice
• Growing in humility and surrender
• Receiving guidance from mature believers
These seasons of preparation are not wasted time. They are part of God’s training.
Another important aspect of calling is confirmation from the Christian community.
In the book of Acts we see that Paul and Barnabas were not self-appointed. They were recognised and sent out by the believers after a time of prayer and fasting.
Wise counsel from pastors, mentors, and mature Christians can help confirm whether a sense of calling is truly from God.
Sometimes people feel called to missions but become discouraged because they cannot go immediately.
Yet one of the best ways to prepare for future mission work is to be faithful in the place where God has already placed you.
Serving in your church, caring for others, and growing spiritually are all part of preparation.
God often shapes the heart in the hidden place before opening doors to serve elsewhere.
After many years of walking with God and participating in mission journeys across Africa, Asia, and the United Kingdom, I felt led to write a short book reflecting on these themes.
Sent: Preparing Your Heart for Missions explores the spiritual preparation God often does before He sends someone into His work.
You can learn more or download a free mission reflection guide here:
A Faith-Based Devotional by Sylvia Suhr
Trusting God Deeper is a faith-based devotional designed to help readers grow in trust, confidence, and intimacy with God.
Through gentle reflections and spiritual encouragement, Sylvia Suhr invites readers to move beyond surface faith into a deeper, more settled trust in God’s presence and guidance.
Book cover of Trusting God Deeper by Sylvia Suhr
This devotional is for you if:
If you’re longing for encouragement and a deeper sense of peace, I’d love to share a free 7-day devotional with you.
It’s a gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and grow in trust with God — one day at a time.
“Heavenly Father, help me now in the name of Jesus.
Forgive me of everything I’ve done that was not what You wanted me to do, you call that ‘sin.’ I receive Jesus as my Lord and Saviour and I believe in my heart that he died for me taking my sin to the grave. Because Jesus died for me, I will do my best to live for You, God. I believe in my heart that You resurrected Jesus from the grave so that I can live a life where I do good and enjoy life to the fullest with Your Heavenly help.
I receive Your Heavenly Helper, Your Holy Spirit and I invite the angels to minister to me.
Lord Jesus, thank you. Heavenly Father thank you. I know now I am going to Heaven one day, but until then, I look forward to learning more about who you created me to be and about the Kingdom of God. In the name of Jesus, AMEN!
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