Walking Worthy in Your Calling | Ericaism
When it comes to pursuing ministry and artistry, it’s easy to feel like you’re running on empty, trying to reach a bar that always feels just a bit out of reach. Tye Tribbett and I were talking about this very thing on Ericaism, and what stood out most was the reminder that both ministry and artistry require us to walk worthy of our calling—even when we don’t feel worthy.
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It’s easy to rush. Our minds race, our ideas spiral, and we want to do it all. But God’s voice doesn’t sprint; it walks. Think about it: the first time we see God move in Genesis, He’s walking in the garden. Sometimes we’re Martha in the kitchen, busy and distracted, when Jesus simply wants us to sit, to slow down, to listen like Mary did at His feet.
Both artistry and ministry will cut you deep and build you up. The process shapes us as much as those we serve. Don’t compare your pace to anyone else’s. God orders each step uniquely. Sometimes the assignment is for you, not the crowd.
There are days you may not feel like you measure up, jumping for that bar and barely reaching. That’s when you ask God to lift you. Trust He’ll strengthen you, even when you fall short.
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Matthew 5:4 says, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” That comfort doesn’t just come from the Lord but also through people. Sometimes we think a text or phone call is enough—and while it’s appreciated, there’s nothing like physically being there. When my father passed, people just came. Some had words, some didn’t, but their presence meant everything.
Everyone grieves differently. Some cry openly, some stay strong, and others process their loss in silence. It’s not our job to judge how someone mourns but to be there, however they need us. Psalm 34:18 says, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” But guess who He uses to do that? Us. When we call, when we visit, when we hold someone’s hand through their grief, we are literally being the hands and feet of Jesus.
Walking worthy means showing up, staying sensitive to His rhythm, and letting God work on you, even as you serve and create. And when you see us cry on stage, know God’s working in real time on us, too. We’re growing together.
Stay encouraged. Your calling is not about perfection, but presence—with God and with those you’re called to serve.
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