I think it's pretty safe to say that when it comes to our work, we want to be part of something that we are called to do,

something that is full of meaning and has purpose, something that is in line perfectly with our passions and giftings.

But today, I want to challenge our way of thinking and really the language that we use describing our work and our calling.

As you may know, I'm currently taking a six-month break from work and social media to be fully

present with my family, which means that every Tuesday on the podcast, you're going to be

getting a mix of new episodes, old episodes, and interviews.

This episode of the podcast is one of my earlier,

most popular, most downloaded episodes, which means it's worth repeating. I hope you enjoy it.

You're listening to Work and Play with Nancy Ray, episode five. Much of our daily lives can be divided into two categories, work and play.

Simply put, that is where our life and our legacy take place.

This is a podcast all about learning to work and play well, which leads to a healthy

soul and a fulfilling life.

Listen in.

So I think I was around 14 years old when I went on a mission trip to Mexico. And it was one of

the last nights we were there. And I remember the youth leadership had a altar call after a time of worship and some sharing.

And the leader said, if you are called to the ministry, I want you to stand up and come forward.

And I remember sitting there thinking, aren't we all called to ministry?

Like if we are following Jesus, doesn't this

apply to all of us? And I really wrestled with that question. And I did not go forward because I did

not feel like a specific call to full-time ministry at that point. And I remember talking with one of my youth

leaders afterwards, like, I don't understand. Like, aren't we all called to ministry? And she was

explaining, like, yes, we are. But that was a call to full-time ministry, like a vocation.

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