The derivation of the relationship between my faith and my discipline comes from my understanding of my calling to work in the medical field and is still currently evolving through current vocation as a medical technician. Working as a medical technician, I have the ability to make a positive contribution to my community and society which in turn brings me joy in seeing the service I have the ability to provide. As a Christian, I wholeheartedly believe I am called to a life of service in gratitude for God’s saving grace. Therefore, I respond by loving God with all of my heart and loving others as I love myself. God has called me to do this in the world, not just in church or even in my own devotions. Montreat has taught me to serve as …show more content…
These advances employ awareness of the immensity of universe which has given me a greater appreciation and humility towards God’s purview. Science, when used for good, can make service in many ways more effective and gives people a greater appreciation for the physical realm. More recently, but not always, many great scientists and medical doctors have stewarded this gift of power to teach those outside of the scientific community. Using power like this to help others and inform people for the betterment of everyone’s health and creation is an example of using ones calling and power for the flourishing of others. Andy Crouch believes that we need to be creators and cultivators, and that’s exactly what I believe a Christian serving in the scientific community or medical field often times represents. They adopt the posture of purposeful work and bring in their creativity, problem solving skills, and servant’s heart to their …show more content…
An example of this being when illness threatens the health or life of a patient, the person may come with both physical symptoms and spiritual issues in mind. An article titled “Religion and Medicine: How are they related?” in the Journal of Religion and Health claims that through integration medicine and religion, people are able to grapple with common issues surrounding suffering, despair, loneliness, and infirmity, while simultaneously searching for hope, personal value, and meaning in the midst of illness. (Vanderpool & Levin, 1990). Therefore, the integration of my beliefs into my vocation may have a strong effect on the physician-patient