Oral didn’t hesitate. He said, “You can’t do anything to change a nation. All you can do is what God calls you to do. And when other people do what God has called them to do, He is able to knit those things together—like a sweater or garment. Only God can change a nation.”

That really stuck with me. God flows through people. His power works in us, not independently of us.

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.

– Ephesians 3:20

Your Calling Is Bigger Than You Think

I see this principle play out constantly. Recently, I sat down with a lot of my executives, some who’ve been with the ministry for decades. They’re people God brought into my life in very different ways and at very different seasons. Looking back, none of us could have planned this. But God led each of us individually and then brought us together to do something none of us could have done alone. That’s how God works.

Your calling isn’t just about your happiness, though it absolutely affects that. God told Abraham, “I will bless thee . . . ; and thou shalt be a blessing” (Gen. 12:2). God blesses you so that He can bless others through you. If you don’t discover what God’s call on your life is, someone who needs what you have will go without the blessing that God intended to give them.

Every Role Matters—Visible or Not

Many people assume that only those with public platforms have a calling. That simply isn’t true.

Every person matters. Every role matters. I’ve told my staff for years—whether someone is teaching, managing, cleaning, or working behind the scenes—each one is essential. Faithfulness in small things matters to God. Jesus said, “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much.” (Luke 16:10).

I once worked with a woman who duplicated cassette tapes back when we distributed teaching that way. She realized something powerful: she was just as much a part of getting the Word out as the person speaking. And once she owned that, it transformed how she worked. If you aren’t doing your part, something is missing.

God’s Will Is Not Automatic

One of the biggest misunderstandings about God’s will is the idea that it happens automatically—that God just overrides your choices and makes things turn out the way He wants. That’s not true. God does not control your life like a robot. He gives you freedom. “I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life” (Deut. 30:19).

You know, this ought to be a no-brainer. God gives direction and even gives you the answer—but it’s your choice. If God controlled everything, He would be responsible for divorce, addiction, abuse, and destruction. That’s not the case. Scripture makes it clear: God has a plan, but you must choose to pursue it.

You Must Seek God—with Your Whole Heart

I’ve heard people say, “I asked God what His will was, but He didn’t answer.”

Jeremiah tells us otherwise. “Ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart” (Jer. 29:13).

Casual seeking won’t get you there. As long as you can live without knowing God’s will, you will. But when you reach the place where you say, “I’m not going any further until God shows me,” He will respond. I guarantee it. God is not hiding His will. He is waiting for wholehearted pursuit.

Following God Often Means Swimming Upstream

When God first showed me what He wanted me to do, it went against everything I had planned. It didn’t make sense naturally. I lost approval. I lost security. I faced criticism from nearly everyone around me. But I had joy. I had peace. And I knew I was doing what God told me to do.

Jesus said His yoke is easy and His burden is light, but that doesn’t mean it’s popular or comfortable. Scripture says we must “labour therefore to enter into that rest” (Heb. 4:11). There is effort involved in resisting the flow of the world and choosing God’s path. An old dead fish can float downstream. Living fish swim upstream.

What Brings Peace

There is a peace that only comes from being in the center of God’s will. The book of Isaiah says, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee” (Is. 26:3). Sometimes the reason you lack peace isn’t confusion—it’s because you aren’t doing what God told you to do.

I’ve been in moments where I knew without a doubt I was exactly where God wanted me, and the peace was overwhelming. That kind of peace doesn’t come from circumstances. It comes from obedience.

You were created for a specific purpose. If you try to use your life for something God didn’t design it for, it won’t fit. It’s just like using the wrong tool for the job—it creates damage instead of progress. If you seek God with all your heart, you will find His will. If you don’t, you won’t. It really is that simple.

I’ve only touched the surface of this subject. Finding God’s will is just the beginning—learning how to follow it and see it fulfilled is where real transformation happens. I believe this teaching will help you go further in that direction, so please check out the materials we have available.