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Opening Prayer
Scripture: Philippians 2:13 | Job 33:14-16 | Colossians 3:15

Lord, today we come before You with open hearts and quiet spirits, silencing the noise of doubt, comparison, confusion, and fear. We want to hear You clearly. We want to know when You are calling us. Your Word says that it is You who works in us to will and to act according to Your good purpose (Philippians 2:13). So, work in us today. If You are speaking, we don’t want to miss it. If You are stirring, we don’t want to silence it. If You are calling, we want to recognize it.

God, block any voices that are not Yours—any inner critics, outside opinions, or spiritual interference that tries to muffle Your whisper. Let Your peace be our confirmation, our compass (Colossians 3:15). We decree and declare that today, we are coming into clarity. That by the end of this tea time with You, we will be able to name, notice, and nurture the call You’ve placed on our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Am I Being Called or Am I Just Crazy?"

Have you ever had a moment where you just couldn't shake something? Maybe it was a business idea, a person you felt compelled to pray for, or a sudden desire to change careers. It didn’t come with a trumpet sound or a burning bush, but it was loud in your spirit. And then you wondered... "Is this me? Or is this God?"

Let’s make this plain: recognizing the call of God isn’t always wrapped in dramatic signs. Sometimes, it shows up in everyday moments that won’t leave you alone. Like when you’re folding laundry but your mind keeps drifting to starting that nonprofit, mentoring younger women, or going back to school even though it's been decades.

Think about The Color Purple. Celie’s journey is one of enduring, but also of awakening. She endured years of silence, abuse, and being overlooked. But something inside her never fully settled. There was a restlessness—a small, persistent inner voice reminding her that there had to be more. Over time, that voice grew louder through relationships with women like Shug and Sofia, who reminded her of her worth. Signs began to stack up—letters from her sister, opportunities to speak up, moments of self-reflection. All of it led her to the realization that she was worthy of purpose, dignity, and a new beginning. Her calling wasn’t just about what she did, it was about who she realized she was all along.

Or consider the character of Beth in This Is Us. A woman in her forties, juggling motherhood, marriage, and past regrets—who eventually finds herself walking into a completely new lane of purpose by teaching dance. But before she said yes to that call, she spent months feeling unsettled. Every time she watched dancers, walked into a studio, or passed by young people with dreams, she felt something tugging at her. Her restlessness turned into divine nudges: conversations with her husband, her daughters’ encouragement, and opportunities that felt oddly timely. She thought her moment had passed. But God is not bound by age or timing—He’s bound by His plan.

So how do you know when it’s God calling and not just your overthinking kicking in? Let’s sip the tea on three biblical clues that help you recognize His call:

1. There’s a Holy Restlessness You Can’t Shake (Philippians 2:13)

Philippians 2:13 reminds us that it is God who works in us to both will (desire) and act (move) in alignment with His purpose. If you keep thinking about that idea, that mission, that shift in direction—it might not be random. God will often stir up your spirit and plant a desire that aligns with His larger plan. And no matter how much you try to distract yourself or reason it away, it keeps coming back.

You might say, "But I don't have the credentials." That doesn’t stop God. You might say, "I don’t have a plan." But God is the plan. That holy discomfort you feel in your current season may be the evidence that He’s preparing you for the next one.

This is often how Moses felt before going back to Egypt. He was settled in Midian, tending sheep, when God stirred something uncomfortable inside of him. The bush burned, but it wasn’t consumed. Sometimes our desire to "stay put" can’t survive the fire of God’s purpose.

2. God Repeats Himself (Job 33:14-16)

Job 33 tells us that God speaks more than once, though we may not recognize it. Isn’t that the truth? God will use repetition to get your attention. Maybe you hear a word in your devotional, then again in a podcast, and again from a friend. You dream about it. You keep seeing posts or scriptures that affirm the same thing. That’s not coincidence—that’s confirmation.

When you are being called, the message gets louder and more specific the more you lean in. God knows how to speak your language. Whether He uses music, movies, nature, or unexpected conversations, He’ll keep bringing it up until you say, "Wait... is this You, Lord?"

Think of Samuel in 1 Samuel 3. God called him multiple times, and Samuel kept thinking it was Eli. It wasn’t until Eli taught him how to respond that he could finally say, "Speak, Lord, your servant is listening." Sometimes we need people around us who can help us discern the pattern.

3. Peace Rules the Moment (Colossians 3:15)

Even if the call is intimidating, there’s usually a deep sense of peace that settles in once you acknowledge it. Colossians 3:15 says to let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. That word "rule" actually means "umpire" in the original Greek. An umpire calls what’s in or out. Peace does the same. If you're being called somewhere, peace will follow the yes. It may not eliminate all fear, but it will silence confusion.

God doesn’t lead through pressure. He leads through peace. The moment you stop fighting and start leaning in, peace will start to rise.

Even Jesus, before going to the cross, said, "Not my will but Yours be done." That moment was soaked in surrender. He felt fear, but He was at peace with the mission.

Real Tea (Truths to Remember)

• God stirs your spirit before He shifts your circumstances.

• Repetition is often God’s way of getting your attention.

• The peace of God is your inner confirmation, even when fear is present.

• Your calling is connected to who you are, not what you've done.

• Others may not recognize your calling at first, but your peace is proof.

Closing Prayer

God, thank You for making it plain. Thank You for working in us—even when we didn't understand the stirrings, the dreams, the longings. Now we see that those holy disruptions were invitations to purpose. Just as You spoke to Job and stirred Paul, speak to us in ways we can recognize. Repeat it if You must. Confirm it through peace. Align our will with Yours.

We bind every spirit of confusion, fear, unworthiness, and delay. We loose clarity, courage, identity, and discernment. Let Your peace call the plays in our hearts. Let Your Spirit guide the steps of our lives. Today, we declare that we are not missing our calling. We are waking up to it. Walking toward it. And waiting for no one to affirm it but You. In Jesus' name, Amen.