Daily InsPirational MOments with Rev. Dr. Precious Prothro

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Walk in Your Calling

I used to feel uncomfortable introducing myself as “Dr.” in certain spaces. I worried people would think I was being extra or too formal, so I shrank back a bit.

Then I considered the hard work, the sacrifices, and the financial hardship I endured—and am still carrying—and decided I could stop feeling uncomfortable about something I worked hard to accomplish. I can introduce myself as Dr. Prothro and feel good about it!

That reflection made me consider how I carry my spiritual identity.

I am a child of God. I don’t have to shrink back from that in any setting. Who I am and Whose I am should shine through in my words and actions. 

Romans 11:29 reminds us, “For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.”

We have an obligation to walk humbly but securely in what God has called us to do. Humility doesn’t require us to hide our gifts or shrink from our calling. We can acknowledge what God has placed in us while remembering that He gets the glory.

Paul encouraged the saints at Ephesus to “…walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called” (Ephesians 4:1). That encouragement is for us too. Whatever God has called us to do, let’s live in a way that reflects Him.

I may introduce myself as Dr. Prothro, and I feel good about that. I also want folks to know I am a child of God, and I feel good about that too!

Father, help us walk humbly and confidently in what You have called us to do. Let our words and actions reflect that we belong to You. In Jesus’ name, amen.