the morning of the recital

The devotional passage from Spurgeon this morning is very meaningful to me.

"Each one should remain in the condition in which he was called." ~1 Cor 7:20 (ESV)

"Some people have the foolish notion that the only way in which they can live for God is by becoming pastors, missionaries, or bible teachers. How many would be excluded from any opportunity of spiritual usefulness if this were the case.... God is definitely glorified at the workbench, where the godly worker fulfills his task singing of the Savior's love. In this humble setting God is glorified far more than in many a lofty pulpit where official religion performs its scanty duties. ... God is glorified when we serve Him in our proper vocations.Take care, dear reader, that you do not neglect the path of duty by leaving your occupation,and take care you do not dishonor your profession while in it ... Whatever God has made your position or your work, remain in that, unless you are quite sure that He calls you to something else. Let your first concern be to glorify God to the best of your ability where you are. Fill your present sphere to His praise, and if He needs you in another, He will show it [to] you."