Life Calling: 13-16 Test Flashcards
defines the fundamental purpose of your existence, succinctly describing why you exist and what you are meant to do with your life
mission
depicts a long-term view of the way your world will look in the future if you are successful in carrying out your mission
vision
describes the strategy that culminates in you actually fulfilling your mission
action
situation with a good chance or prospect for advancement or success
opportunity
any question or matter involving danger, doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty
problem
a system of principles used for guidance in practical affairs
philosophy
what one believes to have relative worth, merit, or importance
values
a compelling desire for some type of achievement or distinction
ambition
to make clear and distinct
articulate
cause to move in a particular direction by or as if by a pulling force.
draw
existing conditions or surroundings
circumstance
moral excellence
virtue
long for, aim, at or seek earnestly
aspire
the quality of mind and spirit that enables a person to face their fears
courage
see in one’s mind something or beauty, charm, value or desirability
dream
job, assignment, chore or act of work
task
purpose toward which an endeavor is directed
goal
a plan, method, or series of actions for obtaining a specific goal or result
strategy
a line of thought or action leading from one point of reference to another
direction
to intentionally attempt something even when there is a chance of failure
risk
Frederick ________’s quote stating that individuals will find their life calling in “the _____ that you need most to do and that the ______ most needs to have done.”
Buechner, work, world
Is our call to serve the world an optional one?
No (NOTE - Our choice to accept the call IS OPTIONAL, God’s call IS NOT - it is the only call He is
giving to us). This question is about God’s call, not about our choice to accept the call.
We are to recognize which people will respond to us; the textbook used the example of how Paul was effective preaching to the ________:,
while Peter was most effective preaching to the _____.
Gentiles, jews
_______ is an example of someone we learned about early in the school year who was never happy in accepting God’s role in his life.
Jonah
What are the four key questions to ask when we start the process of putting together our Personal Mission?
Who or what is the target of my mission?
What will it look like if my mission is successful?
What is it that I will be doing?
What do I need to do in order to get started?
What are the four (4) areas the textbook identified as the needs of the world that draw us?
people, problem, opportunity, location
__________ is an individual who gave one of the best examples of displaying a passionate vision in his “I Have a Dream” speech.
Martin Luther King Jr.
List the specific four forces of need used in the “I Have A Dream” speech that drew this person and will draw us.
People - Racial minorities in the United States
Problem - Discrimination in the laws of the United States and economic opportunities for minorities
Opportunity - To raise awareness and change the laws
Location - The United States, specifically urban areas in the Northern states and throughout the Southern states
Where in scripture is the Great Commission found?
Matthew 28:18-20
What are the six concepts in the Great Commission that guide our personal mission and set the context for our overall Life Calling:
- Go
- Make disciples
- Baptize
- Teach
- Have all authority
- Christ is with you
What is the central theme of the teaching contained in Acts 1:8 and James 4:13-15?
….
We are to discover that vision = _______ and that vision ≠ ______
picture, task
In the text, the author outlined the following three ingredients that will help you form a life-changing vision:
imagination
inspiration
independence
is the ingredient of developing a life-changing vision through the formation of a conscious idea or mental image of something
you have never before wholly thought of in reality.
imagination
is the ingredient of allowing the voices of your spirit, soul, and heart to speak as loud as your mind and body.
inspiration
is the ingredient of guiding your dreams towards your own images rather than those of others..
independence
Is the scripture that states “Without a vision, the people perish.”
proverbs 29:18
What are the three phases of the dream cycle
dreamer
dream caster
dream maker
In God’s calling to “Open our Eyes” the textbook used the account of _____ to teach us how to see possibilities in situations where we once
only saw challenges.
Elisha
In God’s calling to “Lift Up Your Eyes” the textbook used the account of_____to teach about hope and encouragement in the times of despair
and discouragement.
Isaiah
In all of these teachings, we are called to “see” beyond ourselves. What is the primary reason we are called to “see” beyond ourselves?
moves us beyond the temptation
Where in scripture do you find Jesus’ Command to us to Love God and Love Others?
Matthew 22:37-40
What are the two essential qualities that are required when taking action and obtaining resources as we move toward our vision?
courage
risk
What are the four steps that can help us “cross the bridge from vision to action” as described in our curriculum?
-established directions
-set SMART goals
-resource the vision
-
take action
List the S.M.A.R.T. goals.
S-specific M-measurable A-achievable R-relevant T-time framed
What are the “three T’s” of stewardship?
- Talent
- Time
- Treasure
What is the central theme given from the teaching in James 2, Matthew 25:26-27, and Proverbs 20:11?
Faith requires ACTION in order for the faith to bear fruit
Who said in 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
Paul
When the curriculum states “One of the most dramatic illustrations of this can be found in the tragic story of Judas”, what is the “this” that the
author is referencing?
Judas never made his actions subject to what he claimed (said) was his faith. ACTIONS SHOW WHAT YOU REALLY BELIEVE
In the conclusion of our book, what does the author state are the four barriers that must be overcome in order to pursue our Life Calling?
- Overcome the selfishness of indifference
- Overcome the comfort of complacency
- Overcome the fear of failure
- Overcome the avoidance of pain
If there are no Foundational Values as an anchor, there will be no deep _________ to guide our search for a Life Calling.
Meaning
If we ignore our Unique Design, there will be no _______in our lives, our efforts will be misdirected, and we will fail to see the___________ of our lives.
- Clarity
- Significance
If there is no outward response to the world through a Personal Mission, then our Life Calling will remain _______, and we will
fail to experience the _______ that comes from service.
- Unfulfilled
- Hope
Does the author state that developing your life-calling ends when this class ends?
No - it is a lifelong learning process
Needs –> Action
Assemble
Action –> Needs
Solve
Action –> Vision
Achieve
Vision –> Actions
Embolden
Vision –> Needs
Focus
Needs –> Vision
Germinate
Life Calling Model (top circle)
- ________
- ________
- ________
- ________
- Foundational Values
- Faith
- Character
- Service
Life Calling Model (bottom left circle)
- ________
- ________
- ________
- ________
- Personal Mission
- Needs
- Vision
- Action
Life Calling Model (bottom right circle)
- ________
- ________
- ________
- ________
- Unique Design
- Strengths
- Passions
- Experiences
