Life Calling Chapter 1 Quiz Flashcards
What are the three things that people have a desire for?
- Meaning
- Significance
- Hope in their life
What was the disturbing observation?😅
That in spite of their desires, most people end up living their lives without any compelling feelings of meaning, significance or hope
What is the purpose of the book?📖
- Learn how to RECOGNIZE IT & how to FOLLOW IT
What is a major reason why people can’t recognize the purpose in their lives?
That society has often pressured them to chase after jobs and money by pursuing a typical career development model
What is the problem with the world’s model of life purpose?
That this model tends to put too much emphasis at the beginning on careers and income instead of focusing first on a higher purpose
What are the two kingdoms?2️⃣
The kingdom of the world and the kingdom of heaven
What is the kingdom of heaven focussed on?
people are willing to lose their lives for the sake of the kingdom.
What is the kingdom of this world focused on?
focused on the physical
What are the two things that Jesus pointed out?2️⃣
- The kingdom is at hand- “you kingdom come, your will be done”
- That it is in you- You don’t have to look all over the place to find it
What is the purpose of this book?🤔
To help you find your life calling- This is designed for your benefit so you can pursue a kingdom of heaven and not a kingdom of the world.
What are the 3 patterns of this world mentioned in this chapter ?
- you are encouraged to determine your interests and then follow an educational or training plan based on these interests;
- you are then directed to find a career that goes along with your education-or training, based on the potential that it will also give you success and security
- you are finally left to make some sense of meaning in your life from what you experience in your job a struggle that is usually futile.
What is the problem with the steps in the pattern of the world?
- It is based on self! It has to do with your social background, your religion, your interests, personal history ( For example, on Facebook you post out what you want people to see and perceive about you…)
Instead of focusing on the kingdom of the world, what should we focus on?
on what God is doing and what we can do to focus on his efforts.
Why is suicide increasing?
*People are painting a picture of what your life should be and you have to keep up with it and keep up with it, which I relying on yourself and pleasing everyone around you
What its the theme throughout the book?
Living your life with a sense of purpose which is relying on what you put your faith in.
What is the point of the GPS example?
In order to have wisdom you have to communicate with God, and he gives us an example of the GPS. God doesn’t work that way, you have to put your part into everything you do, its not all on God.
Who were the people mentioned in the chapter that God spoke to?
-Moses -Gideon -Elijah -Balaam -Jonah -Isaiah -Jeremiah -Ezekiel
What did Moses see?
A burning bush
What did Gideon do?
He put out a fleece (2 actually)
What did Elijah hear?
A small, still voice
What happened to Balaam?
A donkey instructed him
What happened to Jonah?
A whale instructed him
What did the prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel see?
Prophetic visions
What is the point of the conceptual model?
It lays out each component of the Life Calling model in enough detail for you to grasp what it means and the basic relationships that join the components together
What are the three main components of the Life Calling Model?
- Foundational Values
- Unique Design
- Personal mission
What is another reason the conceptual model will help?
We will have the opportunity to develop tools that will continue to help us discover our Life Calling throughout our lifetime
What are the seven sources that will guide us on our journey to finding our Life Calling? (t.e.a.c.h.e.r)
- Theory
- Examples
- Assessments
- Counsel
- History
- Experience
- Reflection
Explain the source of THEORY
We have to seek out ideas and actually study them
What are the 3 theories mentioned?
- Scientific theories (study of human characteristics)
- Philosophical theories (study of ultimate meaning of human experience)
- Strategic theories (study of how to create effective plans for our life)
Explain the source of EXAMPLES; What are the 3 good groups to watch?
- Family
- Modelers (people who model success)
- Mentors
Explain the source of ASSESSMENTS
They can help us discover the unique characteristics we possess as an individual
What should we keep in mind when using assessment?
- Seek info from multiple assessments
- Use ones that are truly valid
- Dont accept the results at face value
What are the three kinds of assessments mentioned?
- strengths-focused
- temperament-focused
- interest-focused
Explain the source of COUNSEL
We can learn much about ourselves and our sense of calling by working with counselors who are committed to helping us.
What are the three groupings of counselors mentioned?
- Professional Life Coaches
- Paraprofessionals (pastors, youth ministers..)
- Nonprofessionals (family members)
Explain the source of HISTORY
Discovering what lies ahead of us can many times be found in understanding what has already happened behind us.
What are the examples of history that can help us? (3)
- Life mapping
- Classic works
- Analyzing trends
Explain the source of EXPERIENCE
We can learn about ourselves and what really connects with us and draws us into calling
What are the 3 examples of EXPERIENCE mentioned?
- Circumstantial experience
- Experimental experience
- Job-related experience
What are the three valuable habits you should develop to be more effective at reflection?
- Listening
- Praying and Meditating
- Journaling
Why is scripture important?
It provides insight related to each of the seven guiding sources that will help us discover an overhang purpoaw for our life
What is the point of PSALM 119:66-67?
- The verse is saying that God has already communicated to us in scripture. SO if you’re going through something you know God already gave you the answer, so now you have to go look for it
Why do we have to know the verses?
That way we let the words of God dictate our decisions
What are the two consequences of following this verse?(PSALM 119:66-67)
- First, by starting with a study of God’s commands, we can learn knowledge and good judgment.
- Second, when we don’t heed God’s word, we tend to end up going astray.
If you need other’s wisdom, what kind of a system is it?
a needy system
What is the needy perspective?
You only think about…What do I need to make it through my day?… to make the right decisions?
What is liberal education?
Introduction to ALL ( You are supposed to get your focus from liberal education. lIberal is. a surface introduction to everything and then your job is to realize what you are and what you are not called to do)
Why do you identify your strengths and weaknesses?
Its necessary to see what your purpose will be and where you want to dedicate your life
What are 3 factors of having a strong positive impact?
- They are following a strong positive pattern themselves
- They live consistently, which is why they can provide a good example
- They have a good understanding of themselves
“each of you should test your own actions. Then you can take pride in yourself, without comparing yourself to somebody else, for each of you should carry your own load”- What verse is this?
Galatians 6:4-5
“plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed” - What verse is this?
Proverbs 15:22
“Test everything. Hold on to the good. -What verse is this?
1 Thessalonians 5:21
What happens when you have stated values and you do not apply it to the situation?
1) You do not have self control
2) You’re not really honest/aware about your values
Explain the window of opportunity
- You tend to make up scenarios when you haven’t even tested it
- When you step into it, you see the other side and you see the next window of oppurtiuniy
- Each window will build up your faith
