{"id":2394,"date":"2025-07-13T01:19:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T19:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/walkandwinwithgod.com\/?p=2394"},"modified":"2025-09-13T20:44:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T15:14:04","slug":"elementor-2394","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/walkandwinwithgod.com\/?p=2394","title":{"rendered":"Being Selected by the Lord"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2394\" class=\"elementor elementor-2394\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-961146b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"961146b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56b846c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56b846c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>A Calling, Not Just a Title: Being Selected by the Lord<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ba6fd8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2ba6fd8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-051090b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"051090b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><mark id=\"p_1\">Have you ever had the impression that your life was influenced by God?<\/mark> <mark id=\"p_2\">As if you were someone marked for something more than just another face in the crowd?<\/mark><\/p><p><mark id=\"p_3\">One of the most potent and humble truths found in Scripture is that we are <mark id=\"p_6\">Let&#8217;s examine what it really means to be a chosen person. <strong>c<\/strong><\/mark><strong>hosen by the Lord<\/strong>. But it&#8217;s a life to live, not a badge to wear.<\/mark> <mark id=\"p_4\">To be chosen is to have been called out of darkness into His light, to be a reflection of His nature in a world in dire need of Him.<\/mark><\/p><p>It&#8217;s an amazing honor. <mark id=\"p_5\">However, it also carries a sacred responsibility.<\/mark><\/p><p><mark id=\"p_6\">Let&#8217;s examine what it means to be a chosen person.<\/mark><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-799049f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"799049f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56f3ae1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56f3ae1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1.\tWalking in Obedience: Complying Despite Not Fully Understanding<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a671a7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6a671a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e8f8d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8e8f8d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/walkandwinwithgod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WAWG-Jer-29-11-1-768x768.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-2397\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/walkandwinwithgod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WAWG-Jer-29-11-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/walkandwinwithgod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WAWG-Jer-29-11-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/walkandwinwithgod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WAWG-Jer-29-11-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/walkandwinwithgod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WAWG-Jer-29-11-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/walkandwinwithgod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WAWG-Jer-29-11-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/walkandwinwithgod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WAWG-Jer-29-11-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07e1546 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07e1546\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>God doesn&#8217;t give you a detailed road map when He selects you. Rather, even when you can&#8217;t see the whole picture, He calls you to <strong>trust Him<\/strong>. You will be my people if you obey my voice, and I will be your Elohim. Follow my instructions to the letter so that everything will work out for you. <strong>Jeremiah 7:23<\/strong><\/p><p><br \/>It&#8217;s not always simple to obey. Sometimes it entails defying logic or what seems safe. However, we align ourselves with God&#8217;s divine purpose and protection when we walk in obedience. He has foresight. He is a loving leader. He never requests obedience from us without first promising to be with us.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bad6b3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bad6b3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Life Set Apart: Holy, Not Hidden<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbec5f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbec5f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Being chosen <strong>does<\/strong>\u00a0imply being unique, but it does not imply being flawless. It entails turning down things that make you feel less spiritual and accepting a life that embodies God&#8217;s holiness. <br \/><br \/>&#8220;However, you are God&#8217;s special possession, a holy nation, a royal priesthood, and a chosen people.&#8221; <strong>1 Peter 2:9<\/strong> <br \/><br \/>Blending in is not what we are called to. We are called to <strong>stand out<\/strong>\u00a0by leading honest, kind, and truthful lives rather than by making a lot of noise. People see Jesus when they witness your kindness, forgiveness, and serenity. That&#8217;s what being unique means.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d7ca94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9d7ca94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Expressing His Love: Selected to Flow Out<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edc5dde elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edc5dde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You weren&#8217;t picked merely to be blessed. You were picked to be a blessing. <br \/><br \/>&#8220;Glorify your Father in heaven by letting your light shine before others so they can see your good deeds.&#8221; \u2013 <strong>Matthew 5:16<\/strong><br \/><br \/>We are not supposed to keep God&#8217;s love to ourselves. Every interaction, prayer, and deed of compassion is an opportunity to show Christ&#8217;s love. Occasionally, our actions will have a greater impact than our words.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ef21d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ef21d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Believing in His Plan Despite Difficulties<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b6e478 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2b6e478\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9166b5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9166b5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The chosen person&#8217;s journey isn&#8217;t always easy. Actually, there are times when it&#8217;s the most difficult path you&#8217;ll take. However, God never calls you without a purpose. <br \/><br \/>The Lord says, &#8220;For I know the plans I have for you, plans to give you hope and a future, plans to prosper you and not harm you.&#8221; <strong>Jeremiah 29:11<\/strong> <br \/><br \/>Your life has a divine blueprint if you are chosen. Even the valleys have a function. Have faith that God is creating something much bigger than yourself. Divine development could be what appears to be a delay.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f7031b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8f7031b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae61460 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae61460\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Last Remarks <br \/><br \/>Being selected is a gift, but it&#8217;s not a passive one. Obedience, holiness, fearless love, and unwavering trust are necessary. <br \/><br \/>Don&#8217;t ignore your calling. Walk like you deserve it. You were picked *for a reason*, *on purpose*. <br \/><br \/>What about the lovely truth? God doesn&#8217;t want you to bear this calling by yourself. He strengthens you for everything that lies ahead as he walks with you, day by day and step by step.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffd2712 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffd2712\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Prayer request for the Chosen<\/strong><\/p><p>Father in heaven, I&#8217;m grateful that you picked me before I knew you. Even when I don&#8217;t fully understand where you&#8217;re leading, please help me to walk in obedience. To reflect Your holiness, separate my heart from the outside world. Teach me to be your hands and feet wherever I go, to shine with love. Remind me that you qualify the called, not the qualified, whenever I feel overwhelmed or undeserving. Give me the strength to follow your plans with faith and trust. Allow my life to exalt Your name. <br \/>In the name of Jesus I Pray, Amen !!!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Calling, Not Just a Title: Being Selected by the Lord Have you ever had the impression that your life was influenced by God? As if you were someone marked for something more than just another face in the crowd? 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