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Called to a Higher Purpose 0:02 We wanna honor God because He sees everything.0:10 You were born with a plan and a purpose. He's the God of all things possible. He's the God of all0:22 miracles.0:52 Welcome to Grace Grace with Naina Michelle. I'm Michelle Humphreys.0:56 I am Naina Keegan. Welcome to the broadcast today. Today, we're gonna be talking about, you know, how do you know if God is calling you to a higher place in him? You know, the Bible says, many are called,1:08 but few are chosen. And, you know, God has a plan and a purpose for you. And if you're gonna go higher in Him, you know, God always wants us to grow in Him and go to the next level, the next level. He has a plan and1:20 a purpose for you that you haven't even begun to think about yet. And and no eye has seen, no ear has heard what he's about to use you for and do in your life. And so, what are the signs? What are some of the things1:31 that you you might be dealing with or going through that you know it's God stretching you and calling you and and trying to raise you to a higher place in Him. You know, He he wants to take us all to a new1:43 level of holiness.1:44 Well absolutely. And He's like, when you're called to ministry you're you become a little odd. You know, I I honestly, because you become separated. Like, not1:56 separated from everybody you know and love. I'm not talking about that. I'm talking about, like, there's this separateness. The Bible says that apart Yes. We are part takers Mhmm. In the holy2:07 calling. Think about that. Like, I mean, seriously, like, when when I I was just different. I I was. You were. You know, like, when when we got saved, we2:19 were weird. Like it was on. Like we were like Jesus freaks, you2:25 know, like Like everybody needed to know about Jesus.2:27 Like what what in the world? Like there's not a person like I was looking back as a child at this article that I was in in the newspaper. I brought up God then. And I2:39 was just a kid, you know. I said I like this because, you know, they talk about God and whatever. Like, it was it was coming out of me even as2:47 a little girl and I just felt like this, I call it a holy twitching, like2:52 you just are twitching, you just like you've got to do something for God. You're, it's like the Bible talks about in Jeremiah that it's like fire shut up in your bones. Like there is something different about you3:04 and it's because God has called you, He's put He's put like, this holy urgency on the inside of you and you know that you got to do it. Like when when I think3:16 about some of the things that, that the Lord wants me to do I can't contain it. Like I just I almost just like I cry when I'm talking about it because, here we go back with the tears.3:29 But seriously because you know that that there's like this fire3:34 Yeah.3:34 Shot up in your bones.3:35 And he's not changing his mind. The gifts and the callings are without repentance. Thanks God. And if he's ordained you and made you for a plan and a purpose that the Bible says you have, you know, in Jeremiah 293:47 11, he's not changing his mind on that. And so some of the signs, you know, 1 of them might be that you feel restless when you're not living in your purpose, that you can't fake peace. And no matter how good life3:59 looks, your spirit knows that you're called to a higher place, that you're you're restless in in in really a good way because he he's he's moving you. And sometimes that stretching and that moving might be4:10 uncomfortable. And, you know, but we're to let go of those comfort zones and just go do what he's calling you to do. And I know that you've heard our testimony about how we even got this show, which was very much like4:21 that, very much out of our comfort zone. You know, some of it might be that you are, you know, who you hanging out with, and maybe you're outgrowing some friends in a good way.4:31 Well, that's the hard thing.4:32 It is.4:33 Is it can be lonely when you're called to, when you're called into ministry, and even in high school, you know, I was not normal. And you know what's weird is that, the guy that4:44 I used to, we used to sit at parties and we would sit by each other and he was a Christian and I was a Christian, we'd say, We shouldn't be here. And and you know where he is? He's a pastor. You know, but we didn't know4:56 we were called. Yeah. But he was supposed to be a neurosurgeon, and he in the middle of all of it got called into the ministry.5:04 He's fixing brains in another way. He's he's5:07 he's transforming. Marks. That's right.5:09 You know, think about it. You know, 1 of the ways is maybe you're gonna get uncomfortable around gossip and negativity and you wanna stay away from drama. You want out of that and you don't even have to say a word. Your5:19 spirit is just gonna, like, like, naturally reject that. You know what I mean? Like, you just know. Like like, you know, there's this there's a discernment that comes along with things. Like like, I even,5:31 you know, feel like, like territorial discernment. Like you can walk in a place and you're like, woah. Like this is dark. I don't you know what I mean? There's a there's a Yeah.5:41 I remember we were driving through a city 1 time and you go, are you speaking in tongues under your breath? I'm like, yeah.5:48 Because I5:48 am. Because we were.5:49 Because I5:49 said, it's scary here. I mean you can feel the darkness sometimes when you go into a city. Even my daughter, she was we were going into a city and she goes, what is that? Yep. And I said, that would be the6:01 darkness, the strong the territorial strongholds that are here.6:07 When you recognize that, I know my son, you know, several years ago in New York City coming off, it was late at night in Town Square coming off of the train, And we walked off into, you know, like,6:18 probably a place we shouldn't have been in the middle of the night walking off of the train. We had and, he goes, what is that? And I said, just keep walking and we'll just pray. You know, just keep going. Because you6:28 can feel that And you know, but, you know, that's the thing. I I pray a lot that when people see me or in a situation like that, that they see giant bodyguards on both sides of you, you know, like huge angels, that they6:39 see them in the flesh. God's bouncers. Do you know, God will prune your circles, you know, and and and you have to just thank the Lord for that because honestly It can6:50 be lonely.6:50 It can. But you know I6:51 was lonely.6:52 When God's called you Yeah. It's not a conference call. You know what I mean? Like, God didn't get everybody on the phone, all your friends, to see what they thought about it. Like, they're not going where you're going.7:03 They're not called to the same call that you have. And so, nothing can be better than when God calls you. And if you think about even, like, in the rich young ruler, like, right? And God said in the7:15 Bible, you know, go sell everything and come with me. And he left. And that was it. He just didn't come with Jesus. He just went back to his stuff. And so, you know, sometimes, you know, is7:27 God calling you to give up something, someone? You know, maybe it's time to zip your lip and not get involved in the gossip and the drama, but maybe just say, hey, you know what? Maybe we shouldn't maybe we should pray7:38 for that person instead. Like, let's let's maybe they're going through something. And instead of us all sitting here talking about that person, why don't we pray for them? And and kind of just break that atmosphere. And7:49 if somebody's gonna get mad or upset with you that you're saying that, you know what? Then they just don't need to be your friend. Right? And and because you have to do take the higher calling, take the higher road.8:00 Gonna be in ministry, you need to have that mentality8:05 Mhmm.8:05 That no matter what, you're gonna come up higher. Yeah. That because you're gonna become an example.8:11 Yeah. You are. And and and you're if you're gonna lead or be that next level that God's calling you to be, then, you know, some of those things are gonna that old crustiness, that old wine skin,8:23 the old, you know, gossipy whatever it is has got to go with it. And so does the complaining. And so, God is doing a powerful work. And we're gonna come right8:35 back in a few minutes and, you know, watching Grace Grace with Naina and Michelle. Stay right there.8:39 Hello, everyone. I'm excited to announce the next generation of energy drinks, Rev 7. It has no sugar and no caffeine. Instead, Rev 7 uses Go BHB.8:52 Go BHB is 1 of the body's primary ketones, and it provides the most efficient and clean feel that your body needs. It also helps you stay energized all day with no crashes.9:04 Not only that, it produces 3 times more brain energy than sugar, which helps boost your memory, focus, and mental sharpness. It also helps reduce stress and helps balance your mood.9:16 Rev 7 does all that while being the best tasting energy drink ever. So go to my pillow dot com or call the number on your screen. Use your promo code to save 20 percent today. I'm so9:27 sure you're gonna love Rev 7. For a limited time, you get our introductory 3 pack absolutely free. I drink Rev 7 every day, and I absolutely love it, and so will you.9:40 Welcome back to Grace Grace. We are just thrilled to be here, and we are talking about what, 9 Alina? Like, what9:50 are the signs that maybe you're called to a higher calling? Like, God's maybe wrestling with you with some things that that I'm I'm if you're dealing with some of these things that seem a little odd right10:02 now, it's probably a sign that God is taking you to a new level. And 1 of them also is is maybe, you sense a season is ended before you are ready to have10:13 it change or before anything has changed. And also, you know, maybe you've been rejected in some ways and very misunderstood and people just don't maybe you're10:25 getting so sold out for the Lord or you're, you know, he's consecrating you to new things that people just are starting to reject you. Because their spirit, you know, it's it's a darkness hates light thing. I'm not10:37 saying all your friends are dark. But, you know, you if you're if you're called and you're you're on fire for the Lord and you're you're walking in this this new calling, this new level God's taking you, you know,10:49 some of these people are gonna reject you because of that, or they're gonna think, oh, they're crazy, or they're a Jesus freak, or whatever, which I will proudly wear that banner. I'll fall on that sword any day. But,10:58 and I don't really care in what people say. And I've come to realize is that people are gonna love you, and people are gonna hate you, and it's got absolutely nothing to do with you. And so when the Bible talks11:10 about the darkness and the light, or not being unequally yoked with unbelievers, I mean, that's what all of that means. And so, if you're feeling some of these happening, you know, maybe you're super upset because you're11:22 feeling rejected or not included in some way, you just have to realize that, that, again, they're not going where you're going. And God's taken you to a new level. And, and, you know, sometimes you're11:34 gonna be maybe lonely for a little bit, but that's so you can completely just rely on Him. Right. Sometimes it just needs to be you and Him in the wilderness. And and and so that he can just purify you and and11:46 you can just set, you know, set your your your your whole self on that rock, that foundation in him. And and and just grab a hold of him and and and let him lead you11:58 to the next thing, the next level, the next places that he's got for you. And I promise you, you're not going to look back. You're not going to go wishing you still were around all the people who rejected you. You're not12:08 going to ever wish for those things again.12:10 And and you've got to think, you know, like, just be faithful in whatever it is that God has given you to do. Amen. Right? Like, you know, God didn't give, us a TV12:22 show years ago.12:25 It it12:25 I mean, we've had this now 11 seasons, but I'm saying, so it has been years. I'm not saying that, but I'm saying, like, when I was younger, I just kinda would take whatever assignment was open.12:37 Like, I did nursery. I did, you know, 2 year olds, 3 year olds, they did not listen to me. And, they didn't. And I mean, it could be it12:49 could get pretty, dicey in there. And, and then we, we did, my husband and I did TV ministry for years. We were behind the camera. I13:01 we both directed. I mean, just like, we showed up at, like, revivals and did the camera, and while everybody else was at that altar getting blessed, we were back there, you know,13:13 directing and and doing camera and whatever. And honestly, you know, that we we felt like we were missing out sometimes, but but it's that13:25 faithfulness, that steadfastness. I've I've been in charge of the prayer team. I've, I've you know just done different things in church all these years, and13:36 then the Lord just opened the door, you know, to to to be at a a worldwide ministry. And so it's like God took all those little times13:48 of being faithful in the little things and then just expanded it. And now, you know, I was sitting in a meeting the other day and and they were having a14:00 discussion of what happens if Iran topples, how do we get in there and minister? You know, it's like, you know, you never think that you're gonna be in a meeting like that. It it but14:12 it's it's it's pretty normal now. That's normal. But it wouldn't have been normal whenever we were it's just those little tiny steps that lead to the very big14:23 things. It's called the law of use Yep. And it when you use your talents and you're faithful in ministry, God is gonna make you sit at14:35 tables you never thought you could sit at. Yeah. You know? And I mean and and and if you sit down and you we also taught, like third and fourth grade Sunday school, which14:47 was my favorite. I mean, I I loved it. I mean that just think about all the little places in ministry that it's like nobody knows what you're doing. They don't care if you're over there in church and in the14:58 nursery. Everybody forgets about the nursery workers. They do. Everybody forgets about the little Sunday school teachers15:04 Parking attendant.15:05 And all of that. Yeah. And the parking attendant, those who pick you up in golf carts, if you go in a bit to a bigger church or 1 without parking, you know, be faithful. Yeah. Be faithful. Like, think about,15:18 I if if need be, I'll go clean the bathroom. I'll and I really would. That's I feel like we need to have that mentality no matter what what we're doing in ministry,15:30 and I always try to think that. Like, if if need be, I'll clean the toilet. Like, that's that's the attitude. Jesus came washing feet.15:40 Yeah. You know? And it's never like we say all the time, you know, it's never about us. It's really, it's just God called us to, be the vessel, and that's what we try to be, is is just whatever he's saying, whatever he's15:51 saying, whatever he's speaking. And so many times, I mean 1 of the, 1 of the, 1 of the, 1 of the signs is that, you carry a wisdom beyond your years, you speak things that haven't yet16:03 been spoken in the spirit, because you're seeing ahead of time it's discernment. And a lot of the times Like Joseph? What but like we'll pray about something or I'll send her a scripture in the morning16:15 that and she'll say, oh my gosh, that's the scripture that I've been milling around and vice versa. Because your spirit bears witness. And so you're discerning Confirmation. What the what the Lord is16:27 doing in us, through us, what he's doing in our ministry. And, you know, like we were saying on a previous show that we just did a women's conference. And and, you know, these ladies were just so16:38 changed. I mean, they they were so encouraged. And it really has nothing to do with us. We went there, and we have we have some remarkable testimonies. We do what God has done in our lives. But it was really the Holy16:50 Spirit that showed up and did the work. We can plant the seeds, but he does the heavy list lifting, and he will use you in those areas. But you take yourself out of the equation. You know, we're it's not about us. It's17:01 just the the message. It is what God has asked us to do. It's our burden. What is the burden on your life that that for us, it's souls. It always is souls. But in the meantime,17:13 people's lives can get changed and transformed and and and and be different, you know, even if you are saved, but you're dealing with things. God's wanting to do something in your life. And we're gonna talk more about17:23 that when we come right back. Stay right there. You're watching Grace Grace with Nina and Michelle.17:28 Hello, everyone. I'm excited to announce the next generation of energy drinks, Rev 7. It has no sugar and no caffeine. Instead, Rev 7 uses go b h17:40 b. Go b h b is 1 of the body's primary ketones, and it provides the most efficient and clean fuel that your body needs. It also helps you stay energized all day with no17:52 crashes. Not only that, it produces 3 times more brain energy than sugar, which helps boost your memory, focus, and mental sharpness. It also helps reduce stress and helps balance your18:03 mood. Rev 7 does all that while being the best tasting energy drink ever. So go to my pillow dot com or call the number on your screen. Use your promo code to save 20 percent today.18:15 I'm so sure you're gonna love Rev 7. For a limited time, you get our introductory 3 pack absolutely free. I drink Rev 7 every day, and I absolutely love it, and so will you.18:29 Welcome back to Grace Grace. We are talking about how do you know you're called into ministry. And, you know, so many people ask that question, am I18:40 called into ministry?18:42 It's not even really called into ministry, it's like it's a higher calling. Like it's what's God doing in your life? Like maybe you're called to be an intercessor. Yeah. Or, you know, just in in18:51 any Well, that's the ministry.18:53 In any capacity. Like, I I I think sometimes when when we say the word ministry, people think Preacher. You're gonna preach or you're you gotta go to, you know, you know, Rwanda and in in go19:05 on these far off mission trips.19:06 I mean And risk possible, like, execution. Yeah. Yeah. That most people think about, like, when they're gonna go into ministry, they're going to Africa. How many people think19:18 that?19:18 Right? Everybody's going to Africa.19:20 Everybody thinks they're going to Africa. Yeah. Actually, I am going to Africa in June.19:24 We've been. We've been. Yes. So, you know, but I but I think that at the end of the day, you know, what you know, many are called few are chosen. And, you know, whatever God's got in store for you is go do19:36 it. Whatever he's telling you to do, do it. Don't just read the word, do what it says. Ask him, sit with him, just have some fellowship with him, and have him order your steps because the bible says he he19:48 he orders every step we take. And when you say, just show me, I'm gonna walk it out with you. Lead me, guide me, open doors, and just show me what's next. Where are we going? What are we doing with all of this? And, you19:59 know, recently, I was on this this I was at this birthday party in North Carolina for a precious friend of mine and we were on this big boat. And there was a captain20:12 and there was this young gal that was like a first mate. She was kind of, you know, making sure everybody on the on the boat was good and, you know, if we needed anything. And she was 24 and,20:24 it was kind of weird because, you know, everybody was sort of inside, downstairs inside, and then like the captain and you know there was really not a lot of people up on top.20:36 And, but for whatever reason I just decided to go up there by myself. I just decided like leaving the party kind of thing and going up to the top and see what was going on. And, there was a guy20:48 driving the boat and there was the captain and there was this this gal. And I just sat by her and so we just started talking, and then we started talking about God. And then the Lord had a word for her, and the20:59 Lord, she was she started crying. It was just like something that she had absolutely needed to hear that day, and that she was, like, praying about. And so when you think about asking the Lord to order21:11 your steps and when you what was it that told me that day to kind of leave all my friends and everybody who was downstairs to just kind of go upstairs by myself outside and21:23 check on just see what was going on. I didn't even know she was up there. Right. And so, you know, when you think about that, so that whatever she had been praying for, whatever God21:35 literally used me to speak into her life about the very things that she's been concerned about and worried about and praying for. And so, like, when you think about just that, that21:47 God preordained, he knew I would be there, he knew she would be there, he knew what she needed to hear, She was hugging me, and it was just like, there's nothing better than to be used of the Lord, to speak, and21:58 especially to a young person. I don't know, that just so much Absolutely.22:02 And and we can't forget the ministry of telling people about Jesus. What did God's what did Jesus say before he ascended? Go tell. Yep. Go tell22:14 everyone. Right? And and I I he will use you.22:20 Just let him, just be open to that.22:22 Yeah. And and and that's the thing is is you have to just think every day, you could come up for ministry, whether that's, you know, at the grocery store, whether that's at at your22:34 church, you know, think about like the people that are in your church. I I always think, you know, people greet you and all of that, but think about those people who walk through that door, they22:46 may have, they may come in with a smile, but they may be crying on the inside. And, and just think if you just reach out to them, think, just don't think about yourself.22:58 Think about like, God, where's your burden today? Mhmm. Where's your burden today? And he will show you, and I think I've shared this before, I asked the Lord 1 time for his23:10 burden for people, and I had to ask him again in a in like a day or 2 to take it off. Like I couldn't handle it. I could not handle it. I was miserable. I could feel such a burden for everybody, you23:21 know. And and and I mean, of course, let let me have a burden for your people where I can bear it. You know, because the burden of the Lord for people, he loves people. You know, I23:33 wanted to help everybody. It was it was almost overwhelming to me. And and honestly ask the Lord for his burden that you're for the ministry that you're supposed to do because I really23:45 believe that God has a ministry for every single person. And the Bible says for us not to just be hearers of the word, but to be doers. And so being a a minister, whether23:57 it's cleaning the bathrooms in the church, being an usher, being, being someone who's on the prayer team, being on camera, whatever there is in that church to do, get in24:09 there and do it. Your neighbors, if they're sick, cook them a meal. Like, be be a minister in the neighborhood. You know, help take care of children. Help what? How can you24:21 help today? I promise you that will keep you from being miserable. When when you're happy with others, you're happier.24:27 You you get blessed by that. You're blessed to be a blessing. And it's not the reason you do it, but it's a it's a little side bonus. Because when you're doing that, like, basically you're walking24:38 in the footsteps of Jesus and ministering to people that way who really need something like that that day, you're you're you're just you're blessing them in ways that they just are are gonna change them. And then they24:50 also can see, and you can say, hey. You know, this was the Lord just wanted you blessed today. And you can say those words, and then that kind of plants some seeds too because maybe they're not all saved. You just know25:01 they're dealing with something in their household. And so, you know, God can use whatever, and so we just know he's got us all, and we decide right now and declare that you are called, you're chosen, and he's got a25:13 new thing in store for you. Behold, can you not perceive it? So, Michelle, you wanna pray?25:17 Amen. Lord, we pray that you would call people to their rightful place in your kingdom ministry. We pray your it's your will for people to do things,25:29 to take care. It says, what is true religion undefiled before, God is to help the orphan and the widow and to not, be in alignment with the world. And and,25:41 Lord, we pray, God, that they would, just separate from the world and say, take this whole world and give me Jesus. And we thank you for this, Lord, and make it clear in Jesus' name.25:52 Amen. Amen. Amen. Well, thank you so much for watching our program and being with us. We love you guys so much. We love hearing from you. We're our faithful, viewers and our partners. 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