Not by Accident: How Your Skills and Passions Fit into God’s Bigger Story

In this special edition episode of the Faith Conversations Podcast, host Jessica Cabrera offers powerful encouragement for anyone wondering how their work, passions, or skills could possibly fit into God’s plan. Drawing from Exodus 31–36 and personal reflections, Jessica unpacks how God’s intentional design over your life includes the very talents, interests, and abilities He wired into you — not by accident, but on purpose.

From creativity to leadership, administration to service, what you do matters deeply to God. Jessica explores how Scripture shows us that the same God who called and equipped workers in the Old Testament is still filling people today with His Spirit, wisdom, and skill for the work He’s called them to.

Whether you're in a season of questioning your purpose or seeking to live with greater meaning in your daily work, this episode reminds you that God is orchestrating every detail. He has a plan — and you’re part of it.

Bible Verses:

Ephesians 2:10 - For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Colossians 3:23-24 - Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Exodus 31:3 - and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills

Romans 12:6-8 - We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

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Do you want a relationship with God too?

If you have never made the choice to accept Jesus' offer – a gift, not by works – to be restored to the original design for your life, which is a relationship with God (on earth and in heaven after physical death), now is the time. There is an article in Jessica's Engage Faith Column that will help you understand who He is, who you are, what choice you have, and what happens when you make the decision. Visit https://www.jessicacabrera.org/column/what-is-the-message-of-the-gospel to read the message of God's good news for mankind and to find a sample prayer that you can pray today. 

The importance of a Biblical faith community:

All listeners are encouraged to engage in a local church community to learn more about Jesus, the Bible, and to experience God through community. Listeners from the Northern Virginia area are welcomed at Burke Community Church and anyone seeking an online church service can find one here. We are not designed to be alone; we’re designed for a community of faith. 

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