Christian Minimalism: Simple Steps for Abundant LivingSample

Day 6 - Vocation

Being a follower of Jesus means that we are invited to fulfill our vocation—a word that comes from the Latin vocare: “to call.” Our vocation is our calling from God (1 Corinthians 7:17).

We share a baptismal vocation, or calling, which includes helping those in need, sharing Jesus’s love with others, and helping people experience God just as we have. Our baptismal calling as God’s own beloved children informs our identity; it is not about our job, how much money we have, or what we own.

We also have a personal vocation or calling. The Holy Spirit gives us each different spiritual gifts to help us live out that vocation. And each of the roles we serve in—parent, sibling, employee, employer, mentor—are part of our personal calling as well. We are called to our God-given vocations no matter what our jobs are or what we are doing during our day. We are called to do everything in the name of Jesus (Colossians 3:17).

Christian minimalists aim to live the life Jesus calls us to: serving God and others rather than constantly chasing wealth, fame, material possessions, and worldly accomplishments/accolades. Living as God intended by focusing on what matters most is what we are created and called by God to do.

How do you experience God calling you to fulfill both your baptismal and personal vocation?