We hear your earnest desire to walk in the calling and anointing God has placed upon your life, and we join you in seeking the Lord’s will with humility and reverence. The office of an apostle is not one to be taken lightly, for Scripture tells us, "And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ" (Ephesians 4:11-12 WEB). This calling is a gift from God, not something to be claimed by ambition, but received by His sovereign choice.
We must first examine our hearts, for the Lord searches them and knows our motives. "Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God" (2 Corinthians 3:5 WEB). The anointing you seek is not for personal elevation but for the building up of Christ’s body and the advancement of His kingdom. If this is truly the Lord’s leading, He will confirm it through His Word, His peace, and the testimony of mature believers who know you and can discern the Spirit’s work in your life.
We also caution against the danger of seeking titles or positions rather than the heart of servanthood that Christ modeled. Jesus Himself said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant" (Matthew 20:25-26 WEB). The apostolic calling is not about authority over others but about laying down one’s life for the sake of the gospel.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts open to Your will. We lift up our brother/sister who seeks Your anointing and calling. Lord, we ask that You would confirm Your word in their life. If this desire is from You, let it be made clear through Your Word, Your peace, and the counsel of godly men and women. Guard their heart from pride, ambition, or any spirit that would seek to exalt itself above Your purposes. Father, we ask that You would refine their calling, that it would be pure and aligned with Your heart for the church.
Lord, if this is not Your timing or Your will, we pray for the humility to accept Your answer. Teach them to walk in faithfulness where they are, serving You with joy and contentment. May they grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, and may their life reflect the fruit of the Spirit in all things.
We also pray for wisdom and discernment for those who would speak into this situation. Let no one speak out of turn or presumption, but only as they are led by Your Holy Spirit. May Your name be glorified in all things, and may Your will be done in this matter.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the One who calls and equips His servants for the work of the ministry. Amen.
We encourage you to seek the Lord in prayer and fasting, asking Him to reveal His will with clarity. Spend time in His Word, particularly in the epistles, where the apostolic calling and its responsibilities are outlined. Surround yourself with mature believers who can speak truth into your life and help you discern the Spirit’s leading. Remember, "The steps of a good person are ordered by Yahweh. He delights in his way" (Psalm 37:23 WEB). Trust in His timing and His ways, for He is faithful to complete the work He has begun in you.