Life Calling Exam (copy)

Divine

“of or pertaining to a Supreme Being/Power in the universe”

habit

an acquired behavior pattern, practice, or custom regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary

Intrinsic

permanent and inseparable element, quality, characteristic, or attribute that exists within a person, usually from birth

Motivation

force that arouses a person to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

Spiritual

of or pertaining to the aspect of human existence that is apart and distinguished from the physical nature

Spiritual Strengths

the capacity of our lives that enables us to discern and respond in service to the mysterious inner leading of God

Transcendental

beyond ordinary or common experience, thought, or belief; existing above and independent of the ordinary range of perception in the material universe and the space-time continuum

Well-being

thriving state or condition of existence characterized by health, happiness, prosperity, and contentment

• Meditational Solitude:

• Spend time by yourself so that you can listen to God’s voice in your spirit.

• Simplicity

• Reduce the distractions in your life that keep you from hear-ing God.

• Bible Study:

• Read passages in the Bible and seek to understand them and then apply the principles learned to your life.

• Prayer

• Dialogue with God about both God’s concerns and yours

• Confession

• Admit it to other people and to God when you have done something wrong to them and seek forgiveness.

• Fellowship

• Join with other people in small groups and in large gather-ings to pursue spiritual growth

• Worship

• Offer reverent honor and homage to God.

• Service

• Develop a decided pattern of engaging with others to solve problems or needs encountered by these others.

                                                

8 Spiritual Disciplines

• Meditational Solitude:

• Simplicity:

• Bible Study:

• Prayer:

• Confession:

• Fellowship:

• Worship:

• Service:

Spiritual Gifts

Catalyst

something that precipitates or accelerates an event or change

Compel

steer you toward a course of action

Desire

wish, crave, or long for as for something that brings satisfaction or enjoyment

Force

energy or power to influence, affect, or control

Impel

cause you to actually start moving in the right direction

Inner

the intrinsic or inherent realm of our existence

Intrest

attraction to or curiosity about something; fascination with something captivating

Passions

deep forces in our lives that burn within our hearts and often drive the actions or paths we take

Propel

keep you moving forward or onward in the right direction

Risk

exposure to hazard and the chance of injury or loss

Sacrifice

to surrender or give up, or permit injury or disadvantage to, for the sake of something else

3 levels of defining passions

Circumstances

existing conditions or surroundings

Critical

of essential and decisive importance with respect to an outcome

Intensity

the degree or extent of strength or severity

Phobia

persistent, abnormal, and irrational fear of a specific thing or situation that compels one to avoid it

Critical Forces

Circumstances, Intensity, Time Impacting a Life Experience

Ambition

a compelling desire for some type of achievement or distinction

Articulate

to make distinct and clear

Draw

cause to move in a particular direction by or as if by a pulling force

Location

place of settlement, activity, or residence

Need

lack of something deemed necessary

Opportunity

situation or condition in a good position, or with a good chance or prospect for advancement or success

Philosophy

a system of principles used for guidance in practical affairs

Problem

any question or matter involving danger, doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty

Values

the things one believes have relative worth, merit, or importance

Virtue

moral excellence

Drawing Forces

People, Problem, Location, Opportunity

Aspire

long for, aim at, or seek earnestly, with eager desire to achieve as something of high value

Courage

the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to bravely face challenge, difficulty, or pain in spite of the fear these forces might evoke

Dream

see in one’s mind something of beauty, charm, value, or desirability

Embolden

to give a person courage and a daring spirit that will move him or her forward without hesitating or being controlled by fear in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff

Imagination

ability to see in one’s mind something that is not real in the immediate setting

Inspiration

ability to arouse an animating, quickening, or exalting influence

Picture

mental image representing something in a graphic sense

Task

job, assignment, chore, or act of work to be carried out

Vision

a vivid, imaginative conception or anticipation

Action

doing or performing something, or something done or performed

Brave

possess courageous endurance

Courage

the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to bravely face challenge, difficulty, or pain in spite of the fear these forces might evoke

Direction

a line of thought or action or a tendency or inclination leading from one point of reference to another

Goal

purpose toward which an endeavor is directed

Risk

to intentionally attempt something even when there is a chance of failure

Strategy

a plan, method, or series of actions for obtaining a specific goal or result

How do you take action?

1. Establish directions for life based on the vision

2. Set goals for the journey to guide travel toward the direction that was established in step 1 - SMART - Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timed

3. Begin to Resource vision 3 Ts of Stewardship: Talent, Time, and Treasure

4. Act

dream caster

It means we begin to share our dream with others around us, especially those whom we trust and who can speak wisdom into our lives.

dream maker

where our vision emboldens us to take actions and obtain resources that will actually move us toward our vision.

dreamer

When we allow creativity to form this kind of vision in our lives,