Why Were YOU Born?
Monday, May 12, 2025
“The Holy Spirit makes men penitents long before He makes them ministers; and he who believes what he knows shall soon know more clearly what he believes.” – C.H. Spurgeon
When I was a young Christian in the late 1970s, becoming a missionary or a minister never crossed my mind. My original goal in life was to either become a Major League Baseball executive or to pursue a career in politics. However, God really got hold of my heart in the early 1980s and soon, all I could think about was serving him in some sort of full-time capacity.
Finally, that day arrived on January 1, 1994, when I stepped out in faith and became the executive director of The Saints Prison Ministry, raising my own support as a full-time missionary. Because I was married with three young children and a mortgage, I am sure some people questioned my sanity at the time, but I was convinced beyond the shadow of a doubt that God had called me into full-time ministry and that His timing was perfect.
Over the past 31 years, God has remained 100% faithful even when I have not and yes, His gifts and His calling are irrevocable (Romans 11:29). Now, having served as a part-time missionary since 1987 and a full-time one since 1994, I can add pastor to my resume because God called Deanna and I to plant Midway Bible Fellowship in the spring of 2022.
Ironically, I used to dream (literally) about what my first sermon would be if I ever became a pastor. In fact, I have preached entire sermons in my sleep and when I woke up, I jotted down a few notes to use at a later date.
I guess in some small way, I have stumbled upon God’s destiny for my life after all… and it had nothing to do with baseball or politics (at least not yet!) And so, it is only fitting that my life’s verse should be Philippians 1:6, which is written out below.
What plan does God have for your life, my friend, and for what eternal purpose were you created? If you don’t yet know, ask God to reveal it to you in His perfect timing and way (James 1:5-8).
“…being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 (BSB)
- Rev. Dale M. Glading, President
