“We’re all pilgrims on the same journey — but some pilgrims have a better map. ~ Nelson Demille

Nope, I haven’t taken a holiday. But let me tell you, that ol’ stomach flu is no respecter of bloggers. Hope your Thanksgiving was great. I’m still counting my blessings…

Meanwhile, I gathered some thoughts for you:

“One of the keys to living your calling is enlarging your perspective of how God wants to use your life, allowing yourself to envision a “God-sized” calling. Such a calling is one that you cannot accomplish with your own power and resources. A God-sized calling, by definition, requires God’s power and resources to succeed.” Kevin & Kay Marie Brennfleck, authors of Live Your Calling, page 114.

“There is no magic in small plans. When I consider my ministry, I think of the world. Anything less than that would not be worthy of Christ nor his will for my life.” ~ Henrietta Mears

“God’s ultimate plan for your life reaches beyond the visions he’s given you for your family, business, ministry, and finances. He has positioned you in your culture as a singular point of light. A beacon in a world that desperately needs to see something divine, something that is clearly not of this world.” ~ Andy Stanley

“A vision of what God is calling you to do may start as an interest, a tiny idea, or a fleeting thought. It can be inspired by a variety of catalysts.” Kevin & Kay Marie Brennfleck

“As workers for God we have to learn to make room for God—to give God ‘elbow room.’ Keep your life so constant in its contact with God that His surprising power may break out on the right hand and on the left. Always be in a state of expectancy, and see that you leave room for God to come in as He likes.” ~ Oswald Chambers

Okay, Pilgrim, that’s enough for my flu-recovering noodle today. One more thing, though. If you feel like your task or vision is beyond reach, it probably is. Andy Stanley says, “God-ordained visions are always too big for us to handle. We shouldn’t be surprised. Consider the source.”

Whatever the scope of our calling, we can trust God to enable us.