We Are Called 

   When we turn to Christ and repent for our sins, begging for His forgiveness and love, He never turns us away.  He welcomes us with open arms and rejoices that one more sinner has been saved.

   But that’s just the beginning.  Once we call on God, we also accept that He will call on us from time to time.  Maybe not often, but most of us will be called to serve Him in some way.  I don’t think anyone who has accepted God will go through life without a mission of some sort.

   Some are called to the priesthood or religious life.  Others are called to become theologians helping others to better understand their faith.  Catechists are called to help teach those who already believe but want a greater understanding.  We don’t hear much of missionaries these days, but they exist all over the world to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.

   However, no matter what other calling we may have, I believe all of us are called to be His witnesses, to live our life as a testimony to our faith and trust in a loving God. 

   Being a witness means allowing others to see God within us by our words and our actions.  Witnessing to those who do not know God and hoping they see something that encourages them to ask “why” we are as we are.  We then have the chance to tell them what God has done in our life; the peace and joy that comes from knowing Him.  We can share how loved we are and how God’s love has helped us love others.

   There are many ways to serve our Lord, and all are of great value, but we are all called to witness to our faith, to let the light of Christ shine through in all we do.  I guarantee others will notice,  and with God’s grace they may themselves feel the call to turn to God.