Exploratory Essay

I grew up in a Christian home with two parents that raised me to love the Lord and follow Him. We went to church every Sunday and at a young age, I accepted Christ as my Lord and savior. As I matured through high school, one idea that my parents stressed to me is my freedom in Christ. Part of that freedom stems from the realization that God has made me unique, different from my peer groups, my siblings, and my parents. God has not placed the same abilities in me as in other people. I also find certain activities uncomfortable, disinteresting, or boring. I’d rather sit and analyze different genres of music with people than go to a school dance. This is important, because 1 Corinthians 12:14-26 addresses how we are all members of the body of

After all, the great commission says go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. However, in the epistles, Paul stresses the importance of working, providing for oneself, and to avoid idle behavior. These habits communicate responsible behavior to unbelievers around us. 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 indicates to lead a quiet life and, basically, go to work. Similarly, In 2 Thessalonians 3, Paul reminds the people to avoid lazy habits. In fact, in some cases it is justified to disassociate from the “busybodies” in our lives. All of this is relevant to God’s call in my life, because at one point in my life, I would have believed that I needed to devote myself to furthering the Kingdom by becoming a pastor, missionary, or evangelist; but I can further the Kingdom by using whatever gifts, interests, and skills that I have. For me personally, they line up with the field of

My different characteristics allow me to reach a whole different audience than other people. One of those qualities that I think contribute to my influence is that I am an extrovert. Of course, this is not an uncommon trait, but it definitely directs my areas of interest. I definitely do not have trouble making friends. During welcome week, there would be times where I was walking toward a different friend group, and someone would see that I was alone and try to “make me feel at home.” Secretly, I was taken aback by this because (1) I know that they were doing this out of obligation to make all the freshmen feel welcome, and (2) I do not need help making friends. My enjoyment of being around people, and keen sense of social awareness help me to relate to many different people. God can (and I know that He has in the past) put people in my path to make a Godly impression on by just being myself. Another characteristic is my interest in music. This has led to my desire to serve on worship teams. People can be touched by God through music, and as I cultivate my musical talents, I am cultivating my ability to reach others through my