Wellness Warriors Take the Lead Interview

Featuring Rev. Dr. Gardenia Bulluck

Episode Summary

In this episode, we welcome Rev. Dr. Bulluck to discuss the heart behind the series Wellness Warriors: Taking the Lead as a transformative believer of Servant Leadership. Rev. Dr. Gardenia shares how the series was created to honor a global community of believers from more than fifty countries who are seeking to grow stronger in faith while pursuing spiritual, emotional, and physical wellness.

Throughout the conversation, Gardenia (as she prefers to be called in this interview) explores what it means for believers to actively live what they confess by acknowledging God first, seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit, serving others, and practicing gratitude. She encourages listeners to begin with simple, practical steps such as prayer, obedience, and inviting God into everyday decisions as they continue growing in their faith walk.

The episode also highlights common challenges believers face, including the need to think beyond “self” while still recognizing the importance of personal healing. Gardenia reminds listeners that serving others can be part of that healing journey and that helping people brings joy that supports overall wellness.

Podcast Interview Script Edited Version

Host: Today, we’re joined by Rev. Dr. Gardenia Bulluck, a true believer in Servant Leadership that is focused on serving others.

Host: Thank you for being here and sharing with us.

Gardenia: I’m glad to be here. Please call me Gardenia.

Host: Sure. Thank you, Gardenia. First, what inspired the series Wellness Warriors: Taking the Lead?

Gardenia: This series honors my audience and subscribers around the world, representing more than fifty countries. Though we come from different backgrounds, we share something meaningful: we are believers striving each day to grow stronger in our walk. Our faith matters deeply to us. Through shared experiences with other believers, I’ve seen a common desire to be well spiritually, emotionally, and physically to help bring others to Christ. In this series, I highlight thirteen episodes from my blog posts that speak to wellness as a servant leader. Because of the challenges we face each day, we are warriors. We strive to take the lead—and the responsibility—for actively living what we confess.

Host: That’s such a powerful way to frame wellness—as spiritual, emotional, and physical. When you talk about believers taking the lead in actively living what they confess, what does that look like in everyday life?

Gardenia: To me, actively living what you confess in everyday life means acknowledging God first, asking the Holy Spirit for guidance, serving others as you are led, and always giving thanks and showing gratitude to the Lord.

Host: That’s a beautiful foundation. For someone listening who wants to grow in that kind of daily obedience and gratitude, what is one practical step they can begin taking today?

Practical Steps for Engagement

Gardenia: Of course. I would encourage listeners to start by asking God for help right where they are. I also invite them to read our blog posts, because my goal is to offer practical steps that engage and encourage both new and seasoned believers. My hope is that every person will find in us a supportive community, no matter where they are in their faith walk. And most importantly, read the word, every day.. Find a translation that suits you, easy to understand. There are many different versions. Find one that will help you in walking this journey.

Host: That’s a helpful starting point. Why do you think beginning with something simple can make such a meaningful difference?

Gardenia: I think it begins with something that truly is simple. Just come! Christ says, “Come. I would say that is the first step. Start with a simple first step. Accept God into your life. Sometimes we think growth has to begin with something big, but often it starts with a simple prayer, a willing heart, and one act of obedience. When we make space for God in our everyday decisions, He begins to shape how we think, how we respond, and how we serve others.

Host: I love that reminder that growth can begin with something simple. As you think about the wellness journey, what are some common challenges believers face when trying to stay spiritually, emotionally, and physically well?

One Difficult Challenge

Gardenia: I’m truly grateful for that question. Recently, I wrote a blog post about some of the challenges believers face. That blog included strategies based on my own personal experiences. The post is titled Overcoming Common Challenges Faced by Servant Leaders. One of the most difficult challenges for believers is learning how to think beyond “self.” In many ways, that goes against what we have often been taught. It is true that we must heal ourselves, but that does not mean we stop helping others. In fact, part of healing ourselves involves serving others. There is a natural joy that comes from helping people, and that joy supports our spiritual, emotional, and even physical wellness.

Host: Thank you, Gardenia, for sharing such meaningful insight with us today. As we close, I want to remind our listeners to check out the upcoming episodes in the series Wellness Warriors: Taking the Lead. Each episode will continue exploring what it means to grow in faith, pursue wellness, and take the lead in living out what we confess.

Gardenia: Thank you for having me. I’m excited for listeners to continue the journey with us and to be encouraged through each upcoming episode.

Host: And to our listeners, thank you for joining us. Be sure to follow the series and stay connected for more conversations in Wellness Warriors: Taking the Lead.

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August 31, 2026

Overcoming Common Challenges Faced by Servant Leaders

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Estimated reading time: 1 minute

Identifying Common Challenges Faced by Servant Leaders

We enter into this world, crying out to be served. As babies and young children, our needs are dependent upon others. Servant Leadership style differs. Yes, Servant Leadership is not easy because it is not about your being “first.” You are not the one to be served; rather, you are the first to serve others. Servant leadership is a change of the heart.

As a matter in fact, this type of leadership has to be an intentional mission (goal) for the vision given. Above all, servant leadership is a personal calling; yielding; it is not a placement position. That is the first challenge to face as a servant leader – accepting a calling greater than self.

Another challenge that faces the servant leader is the “repositioning of self” for the calling. Repositioning self is a mental, physical, and spiritual position to conquer authorized territory. The servant leader is a foreigner in strange territory. Yet, one has the calling and authority to walk in and take the territory. It is spiritual warfare.

Moreover, do not expect others to understand this calling. Because it is given to the servant leader, opposition persists. Wisdom and discernment come through prayer, meditation, and fasting. Even when the servant of God conquers the territory, one must maintain it for the benefit of others that you serve.

Practical Solutions for Overcoming Leadership Challenges

Examples of common challenges in serving others first and repositioning of self comes from external and internal pressures. Three common ones are:

Communication issues
Lack of natural resources
Untrained people

Communication

Good communication is a strategy. It is a learning process, and experience is a good teacher. From experiences, I share with you:

Be willing to develop good listening skills. More listening, less talking to people.
Be observant of your surroundings. Who are the communicators in your surrounding? Are these the key people who others listen to most often and not you?
Body language is a great communicator. Eyes, movement, twitches, hands, etc. Be mindful of its value in communicating, especially in different environments.
Be sensitive to others’ personal space and respect it.
Ensure that the physical environment differentiate as resting spaces and working spaces. This is a great way to serve others for areas of rebounding and re-energizing. The environment communicates to outsiders as well. It speaks to what you value the most.

Lack of natural resources

For the servant leader, the “Complaint Department” does not exist. The servant leader turns that department to a place of Transformative Operations. Therefore, the highly skilled servant sees a lack of resources as opportunities to transform lack to abundance. How?

Identify partnerships for the season of now for the immediate purpose
Build trustful relationships for ongoing supply chains
Assess the physical layout. Who are the custodians of the physical infrastructure? Usually, they are the ones who have certain keys for your access into specific areas. Treat them with the respect they deserve. They are the true operations managers.

Untrained people

Just because people lack training, this does not mean that they are not useful. This is an opportunity to help members acquire the skills. People have a skill set from life. So:

Identify current skills and experiences
Commit to conversations to build and improve members’ skill level
Identify ongoing training needs
Incorporate a reward system that validates members’ successes and value to the team

The Role of Faith in Navigating Leadership Obstacles

Reflectively, I view reposition of self as a constant walk of faith in Christ. For we are not here is to be the first served; rather, we are the first to serve others.

Evaluating Your Growth and Progress as a Servant Leader

Moreover, the scripture reminds us that only what we do for Christ will last (1 Corinthians 3:12-14). In the natural world, we often create instruments for the purpose of measuring growth. Such is the purpose of pre and post assessments in goal setting.

Spiritually, we know that only God’s measurement that will stand. However, our hearts are a reflection of who we are. It is because of our human condition that God gives to us mercy. It is the law that establishes a “stick” of measure. Without the law, how would we know that a violation occurred? The laws of God exist for giving us knowledge about the commandments of God.

Internally, when we accept Christ, the Spirit of God (the Holy Spirit) comes to teach and guide. Paul said a war occurs. The human spirit wants what is contrary to the Holy Spirit. With compassion and love, God renders to us his favor. Outwardly, is what we now produce – a leadership as His servant and friend.

Progress

The list below are examples from the Scriptures. These are growth areas in which you function, for the Holy Spirit is your teacher. You:

Operate in the commandment of love (Luke 6:27; Matthew 5:38-48). In other words, you are learning to treat others the way you want others to treat you.
Willingly keep watch as a shepherd (1 Peter 5:2-3).
Are able to readily answer questions about hope (1 Peter 13-16)
Are to stay strong in faith; do what brings honor to God (1 Peter 11)
Stay away from idols (1 John 5:21)
Keep building (Jude, verse 20)

God gives the increase of the affairs concerning us because of the desire to please Him. This is why we will overcome challenges as servants of God.

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August 15, 2026

Celebrating the Impact: Stories of Transformative Servant Leadership

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Understanding Transformative Servant Leadership

Transformative Servant Leadership is too radical for most inspiring leaders, even in modern times. Without the Truth and acceptance of Godly principles, it is inconceivable for the human spirit. Transformative Servant Leadership operate under the concepts of God’s principles, the fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:22). In modern society, there is a form of this type of leadership. Realistically and truthfully, it is not even what most in ministerial leadership gravitate toward. Statistically, data supports this statement. In carrying out its principles, there must be a commitment to prioritize service over leadership authority (Mark 10:42–45). This calling is beyond what most leaders are willing to do. Giving a list of ten ways to transform people into God’s principles is not the answer. Transformative Servant Leadership is a matter of the heart. It is, however, in the business world, an important contrast.

Traditional leadership is more about self-ambition, hierarchy, competition, tracking successes, and levels of authority. Most leaders and organizations continue to think and drive this style of leading, even while they speak about transformation.

Greenleaf’s Foresight

Among scientists, most researchers credit the Servant Leadership style to that of Robert K. Greenleaf (1904-1990). However, while his contributions did make an impact, my view of Transformative Servant Leadership is that Greenleaf had the ability and intuitiveness to identify biblical principles into a modern theory of acceptance for aspiring leaders.

Quite often, in the natural (business, education, science, government, etc.) world, excitement for something new is always trendy until something else emerges to take its place. When it comes to variation of leadership styles i.e., authoritative, each can be scripturally found. However, Jesus, is the model of Transformative Servant Leadership. This is not to say that we should not try to move toward this model of better leadership in all areas of our lives. Why?

Why Transformative Servant Leadership

First, the word transformative, by definition, is about change. Second, the word servant, by definition, is about serving. Third, the word leadership, by definition, prioritizes guidance. Together, the philosophy of Transformative Servant Leadership is the continuity of change for serving and guidance beyond self. In contrast to other leadership models, the primary goal is to serve others with humility. That is a higher standard than any human can achieve without true guidance.

Transformative Servant Leadership model advocates “Grace.” The same grace that is given to you must be afforded to others. Therefore, to describe oneself as a Transformative Servant Leader is to wrestle with the weight of suffering, challengers, and victories under the free gift of GRACE.

Inspiring Stories of Transformation

Traditional leadership was my foundation in the business world; it was useful, in that roles and assignments were clearly defining. Even in education, as a leader, although I was providing a great service, leadership was still a more traditional in style. However, my most humbling experiences stem from learning the principles baked into Transformative Servant Leadership.

In fact, any story that I have about prosperity is because of grace. No silver or gold could buy what God did in transforming me. At the appropriate time, I will share more about the merciful Father who continues to give me more than I deserve. But for now, I share that those experiences of grace are my testimonies and causes of my willingness in supporting others for transforming their relationship with God. Perfection is not a requirement for transforming as servant leaders. One of the most effective means of transformation in leadership is sharing your truth. Unfortunately, there are too many leaders who hide behind their “coat of arms.”

The Role of Storytelling in Ministry

The role of storytelling in ministry must be truthful and shared from our experiences. The most transformative servant leader that ever walked this earth is Jesus. What a powerful ministry to have of messages for faith and leadership! His transformative leadership is the one to model. Jesus’s art of storytelling is still a powerful one for witnessing and serving to the oppressed, to the foreigner, to the less fortunate, to the rich, and including to yourself.

There are many examples of his storytelling to all types of people. He met people where they were and his stories were analogies not to impress anyone; but to give understanding. To the farmer, it was the parable of the farmer; to those who wish to divide, read the parable of the wheat and weeds and parable of the woman making bread and yeast (Matthew 13:18-23; Matthew 13:24; Matthew 13:33-35). In furtherance, his messages of ministry highlight the importance of sharing stories and giving grace to all. His type of engagement was the result of transformation in others to serve and elevate others, continuingly. Percept upon percept; line by line – it is a continuous operation. That is why we must support and encourage one another, another principle for growing.

Encouraging Servant Leadership in Your Community

No, I am offering a list of ten ways to transform. However, I am to encourage you to remember that fostering practical steps of Transformation Servant Leadership can shape a community. In your transformative walk as a servant leader, work with the Holy Spirit to build up and out. Yours, is to build leaders and witnesses for His glory. If we aspire to this type of leadership, then we will be instruments of transformation by exhibiting Christ-like behaviors that pleases the Creator. We are not selectively teaching those we like or dislike. Thus, examine yourself to see if you are predominantly:

Building relationships or badgering for submissiveness
Harvesting or hindering
Hospitable or Hoarding (Matthew 25:37-40)
Blessing or persecuting (Matthews 5; the Beatitudes)
Creating or Misusing Opportunities for Transformation

Thus, Transformative Servant Leadership, designed by God, is to be equipped by the Holy Spirit to do the work. Contrasting the world’s view, Transformative Servant Leadership was at the beginning of Creation, and it was expounded by leaders for God’s purpose (i.e., Moses, Joshua, Isaiah). In summary, the most powerful one was, of course, was Jesus. His leadership of obedience elevated people as communities of love and faith. Therefore, as joint heirs, ours is to be a continuation of serving others for transforming lives that leads to eternity.

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July 26, 2026

Understanding the Role of Servant Leadership in Modern Times

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Defining Servant Leadership

Why should you understand the role of Servant Leadership in Modern Times? The reason is that in servant leadership, it is not “your will” but it is “God’s will” that you are to carry out. Without this understanding, you will neglect what it truly means when it comes to the role of Servant Leadership of modern times. You must know is that a true servant leader carries out Godly principles with love and grace that stems from Christ-like behaviors (Galatians 5:22). For ministering disciplines of God, this is more than the worldview of a servant leadership role. However, because you are in this world, it is given to you the signs of the times and have the revelation knowledge of its view and be able to recognize and enact the spiritual components that is your calling. Thus, what is the role of servant leadership in modern times?

First, let us recognize that spiritual components define the principles of servant leadership. There are many organizations which are attempting to use these principles to serve their clients; not the other way around. Second, these core principles which they wish to operate are the scriptural basis of the greatest two commandments of Matthew 22:36-40. Third, with this scriptural definition, you have a uniform definition of what is servant leadership. Without this as a root principle, you would be tempted to rely mostly on world leadership in measuring and living servant leadership by their concepts, ideology or standards.

Key Principles of Servant Leadership

Scripturally, you now see that the essential principle that guides the role of servant leadership is love. One of the tragedies of organizational leadership and ministry leadership is “false love.’ That is, well-meaning leaders fail to operate from a place of acceptance to draw others for serving, Moreover the premise is, ” I cannot allow you in your differences from me. Your ways and thoughts are not like mine.”

Unfortunately, it is even difficult for some people to have a conversation or give a kind word to people who are of different beliefs, culture, and ethnicity. In this way, ministry leaders become like world organizations that they sometimes criticize. Notably, data shows that organizations differ in the way they define and implement the servant leadership model just as ministry leaders. What then are we to do? As previously stated, scripturally, servant leadership is defined by two great commandments. Godly love is its foundation.

Other Guiding Principles

Coupled with this type of love, a natural outcome is the gift of empathy and listening. This means that any principle, person, or otherwise ideology that divides and drive people away from the biblical meaning of servant leadership, is flawed. That can be difficult to accept in these modern times.

Jesus is the model for empathy and listening as a servant leadership. His was to operate from a place of acceptance in love (1 John 4:19). By comparison, how can it be any other way for the role of servant leadership?

Benefits of Servant Leadership in Organizations

Is it possible to adopt a servant leadership approach that can improve relations, i.e., team, communities, groups? Yes. However, only if you, as a leader, is willing to carry out this leadership style of love and serving others first – the two greatest commandments. Fortunately, we have Jesus as our model. Jesus often criticized religious leaders about their leadership styles. Their insensitivity, lack of compassion, hypocrisy, greed, self-pride, and lusts corrupted the organizations that they lead. Unfortunately, there is very little evidence in these narrative stories that they turned from this type of leadership.

Servant leadership can promote social responsibility within a community. As a leader, Jesus modeled this behavior. Yes, there were those who tried to provoke him with their questions. They sought to set traps. However, as a servant leader, his goal was always to lift up the community in obedience to the will of His Father. It was never to prevent others from entering; therefore, his leadership was in love.

Implementing Servant Leadership Practices

Hence, a servant leader must demonstrate social responsibility through acceptance of others within the community in which you are called to serve. So, how does one take actionable steps as a leader to adopt servant leadership methods? Here are four simple things you can do to implement servant leadership practices:

Respect and remember who the CEO is. It is God who knows the heart of every individual.
Recall that it is “His will” that must be done, not yours. He is the One who has 360 degrees vision.
Examine the potential of your actions. Acknowledge if you are driven more by your personal motive, ideology, or opinion.
Be an ambassador for healthy relationships. Ask yourself, “Am I a light that build healthy relations within the community?”

Finally, in this modern time, some of the most critical ways that people turn others away from the Kingdom is through ideology, criticism and social biases. Choosing to have “NO COMMENT” works. In these times, our call is spiritual milk (1 Peter 2:2). You do not have to respond to written or verbal comments, i.e., social media and messages that does not lift the body of Christ. Be willing to deny yourself of actions (responses) that push others further away from the love that God wants from us. (John 8:6-11)

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July 19, 2026

I Know What You Did

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

October 28, 2023 Update – Thinking “How Am I Doing?”

Based on a novel, a popular film was made, called “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” For this summer, a few of us are on the “treadmill” in helping others in this post-pandemic (especially young people) who are going through traumatic times. I am committed to the work/training of providing a safe space. I accept the challenge of being well (in all areas) because well people can be most effective in helping others (Physician, heal thyself). So…

With that being said, as part of my wellness focus (spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, psychologically, etc.), my thoughts began with this is a “Fabulous Friday,” I am here and I am a winner; I am a blessing and I choose to bless someone else today. How is that for psychological thoughts? Not too deep, huh? Still, you and I know the importance of our thoughts – our mindset.

A Mental Challenge

Physical Challenge (From thought to action)

Today, my journaling starts as a physical one. Yes, I said it right. This is my “Fabulous Friday Physical Journal.” I tuned in to my Silver Sneakers virtual class. Yes, in the beginning session, but I felt the burn. I am just returning to class and some of the stretching exercises felt brutal to the bones.

As we picked up the pace, I felt the challenge even more. It was what Stephanie (our instructor) said that put me at ease. Her words made me relax and breathe. Paraphrasing, she said, “If you are not feeling challenged, then you are in the wrong class. I want you in my next level session.” Thus, I share this thought with you…

“If it is too easy, then you may be working below your potential.”

Emotionally

Stephanie recognized that our emotional thoughts transcended to our physical challenge and success.

As a servant leader, sometimes I just feel that “burn.” As a caregiver, I am called to ‘STRETCH.” Like many people, there are times we feel as if things are heavier than we care to admit. We tend to think of ourselves as useful so we must be supercharged. For instance, every day, I must support my mother with her physical and emotional challenges. No matter the “wear and tear” I feel, she needs me more, I think. Mostly, I am so thankful that she is here. Every day that she and I wake up, it is a blessing. The thought of my not being able to kiss and hug her is more tedious than helping her with everyday routines. The thought that one day I may not have this opportunity is the most dreadful one of all. So, breathe as you stretch.”

Scripturally

Finding solace in Chapter 3 John 1:2, “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” So, finding scriptural meaning behind all of the “woos” gives me that inner strength. As I shared before, that supercharge comes from people like you as part of my special, God-given circle, who is providing meaningful thoughts for such a time as this. This type of sharing and caring promotes health and wellness.

This Summer, This Moment in Time – To Your Health

I choose to bless you and say “Thank You” with this little video. A “thank you” is healing for the soul; “thank you” is a reminder that it could have been me who feels lost. As a global community, have seemingly lost sight of what is best for another, I find that it is still a summertime of healing and refreshing so that we can be well.

This summer, Althea, a past co-worker, has continuedly uploaded these beautiful pictures from her garden. She is spreading beauty and joy to us in ways that she may not even be aware of. These flowers bless this flower Gardenia. With kindness, I share them with you to say, “Thank You.” So, I know what she is doing this summer to maintain a place of wellness and I hope it blesses you.

I do not know what next summer will bring, but for this summer, I pray that you will be well in all areas of your life. I pray that you stretch and breathe in these moments for your mind, body and soul. Even if you feel the burn, it means that you are moving forward, reaching for the next level. I hope, in your reflection, that you look back and remember this summer with love and joy – because you stretched forward and did not give up.

“Safe Space” to you.

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June 23, 2026

Understanding God’s Calling: A Reflective Journey for Servants

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Why has God called you to this winding road of roughness?

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

The Nature of God’s Calling

Yes, God interrupted your plan. A calling from God is a disruptive and self-surrendering plan for His purpose. It is the personal acceptance of God’s assignment for your life. Jesus is the supreme example of self-surrender to God’s plan. His prayer is an example of a willingness to submit to God’s will above his own. “Father [Jesus prayed], everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will, not mine (Mark 14:36).” Thus, surrendering to God’s calling is not for cowardly or robotic persons.

Personally, I did not want to accept the challenge of my calling from God. Truthfully, I thought about what others might think. To me, my rational points made sense i.e., lack of knowledge concerning much of the scriptures was a great argument. After more than a year, my senseless arguments to God did not let me “off the hook.” In the very moment that I let go, and said, “Yes,” God’s response was, “Now, I will send you where you need to go. They will know that I sent you.” With that acceptance, my bed became a place that I could finally sleep peacefully. No more sleepless nights about that matter. Surrendering to your calling from God is obedience.

Reflective Practices for Understanding Your Calling

Again, Jesus is the supreme model for walking in obedience in your calling. To understand the blessing of surrendering, you must maintain practices for strengthening and developing your trust in God. The following are just a few examples:

(1) Prayer Life – Your prayer life is not a public performance for displaying how well you pray. Jesus condemned prayers given to make you appear spiritual. Rather, the prayer life that Jesus desires for us is to bring salvation – one more for Jesus. The focus of your prayer life relevant to your calling is salvation, Luke 10:2; 1 Timothy 2:3-5.
(2) Meditation on God’s Word – Meditation is the powerful connection of God’s word. God sheds light on your situation when you meditate on the Word. This connection builds your personal relationship with Him for walking in your calling. In examining things that are happening in this world, God’s Word brings clarity to daily situations. Meditation supercharges you and builds your faith in a confused world. The reality is that life has its problems, but God has the answer in the Word because He is the Word. Give us this day our daily bread (Matthew 6). Therefore, we must daily turn our focus on what God says. We must reiterate that God is in control and we can rest in him. For the believer, “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law, he meditates day and night,” Psalm 1:2.
(3) Journaling – Journaling is therapeutic. Writing or drawing our feelings and thoughts reduces anxiety. We can express ourselves in a creative way to God. I have several different types of journals, including a praise journal. We are individuals. Each person gets to choose what is best for that individual. The way you choose to journal is a personal choice. It is the expression of your heart to God; your pondering (Psalm 111:2). How ever you choose, the focus is to optimize your optimize mental health and spend time with God.

Challenges in Discernment

Quite often, others share with me the feelings of being challenged while seeking to understand their calling. These challenges are often the result of tradition, busyness, past life, and lack of preparedness in theology. As previously stated, accepting the calling from God is not for the coward. Nothing surprises God. He is aware of common place challenges in people. It is where God chooses. He will equip you with what is needed to accomplish His work (Ephesians 3:20). To overcome the doubts and fears related to God’s calling is to be obedient. Being a people-pleaser will hinder your calling from God. Although your call is to the people, it is to please and follow God. You will not be able to serve two masters (Matthew 6:24). A surrendered heart to God means to please God (Galatians 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:4).

Fulfilling Your Purpose through Service

Fulfilling your purpose through service can be uncomfortable. This is because we often think in terms or short-term goals. On the other hand, a view of long-term eternal gain is our reward. Jesus said, “I come to serve.” The scripture of Matthew 20:26- 28 is one example of how we are to serve. In other words, serve with humility. A servant leader must possess humility. A servant is not greater than the master (John 13:16). We are not greater than the One who called us into this ministry. In fact, we are the least among God’s children. We do not deserve this type of mercy and compassion from God. Remember that Jesus humbled himself on the cross and submitted his will to save us. Every sin that you and I are guilty of, Jesus gave his life for it. With compassion and humility, we are to serve others.

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