Struggling to discern God's call is not uncommon. Many people wrestle with understanding what God has planned for them. Here I Am solves part of the mystery by distinguishing between one's shared vocation and particular life stations. Stations include jobs, situations, and relationships, and they change often. But vocation, for Christians especially, remains the same-to apply faith as caretakers of God's world.
Here I Am explains how to be caring followers of Jesus in every station of life. It offers practical ways to strive for excellence, celebrate leisure, nurture community, and cultivate a legacy. This book is for students, those seeking satisfaction in their work, and anyone seeking a renewed sense of God's call. They will discover how to care about and for the world, participating in God's renewal of all things.
Author(s): Quentin J. Schultze
Publisher: Baker Books
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 97
Title Page......Page 2
Copyright Page......Page 3
Dedication......Page 5
Contents......Page 6
Acknowledgments......Page 8
Introduction......Page 10
1. Listening to God......Page 12
Knowing That God Calls......Page 13
Identifying Our Vocation and Stations......Page 15
Responding in Faith......Page 17
Declaring Our Availability......Page 19
Joining God’s Symphony......Page 22
Preparing for the New Heaven and New Earth......Page 24
Recognizing God in Our Weakness......Page 26
Identifying Our Root Gifts......Page 28
Opening Our Hearts......Page 31
Putting Our Hearts into Our Stations......Page 32
Avoiding Riches and Prestige......Page 33
Monitoring Our Hearts......Page 36
Caring in All Stations......Page 39
Being Responsible Owners under God......Page 41
Caring with Excellence and Compassion......Page 43
Tasting Heaven on Earth......Page 46
Contemplating God’s Love......Page 49
Resting in Peace......Page 51
Worshipping in Spirit and Truth......Page 54
Living Prayerfully......Page 55
6. Flourishing in Communities......Page 58
Thinking Cosmically......Page 59
Identifying and Addressing Needs......Page 61
Fostering Work Reciprocity......Page 63
Listening to Mentors and Mentoring Others......Page 65
Respecting Work, Family, and Church......Page 66
Friendship—Sacrificing for Those We Know......Page 69
Hospitality—Making Room for Strangers......Page 71
Neighborliness—Helping All in Need......Page 74
Living Gratefully......Page 78
Giving Generously......Page 81
Reflecting the Face of Christ......Page 83
Suggested Reading......Page 87
Notes......Page 92
About the Author......Page 96
Back Ads......Page 97
