God created each of us uniquely, with uncommon talents, gifts, and purposes. This can be revealed through passion, zeal, and strong commitment. As we journey through life, it is vital to identify our God-given talents and abilities to impact our generation. However, our ministry must extend beyond physical gifts and capabilities, recognising that God is the giver of these gifts and expects us to use them to advance His kingdom.
Knowing My Profession As My Calling
To become a mechanical engineer, one must follow the standard educational curriculum. Gaining an HND or BSc in Mechanical Engineering provides the leverage and certification to operate as an engineer in any industry. An engineer must know their tools and use the right instrument for the right job. They must have deep knowledge of machinery, be versatile in mechanics and metals, and understand the systems they operate, including their uptimes and downtimes. Familiarity with power systems and energy capacity is essential to achieve high productivity.
My Profession Versus My Calling: Inspiration From Apostle Paul As A Tentmaker
The Apostle Paul was a tentmaker by profession, supporting himself in Corinth during his second missionary journey. He met fellow tentmakers Priscilla and Aquila and worked with them while preaching the gospel every Sabbath (Acts 18:3–4). Although tentmaking was not Paul’s primary focus, he used his profession to win souls. Similarly, we should see our profession as our calling to bring many to Christ.
A Journey Of Resilience And Diligence
Resilience is the bedrock of my profession as an engineer. I must report to work punctually and ensure my subordinates do the same, emulating good Christian virtues. Diligence in submitting reports and responding to emails is crucial. Respect for colleagues and superiors is my hallmark. Good communication, free from profanity, is essential in a mechanical environment often filled with profane discussions. As a supervisor, I discipline myself to avoid such pitfalls.
Living an exemplary life at the workplace is vital. During procurement processes, supervisors must ensure truthfulness, honesty, and transparency to avoid favouritism and corruption.
Leadership That Can Impact Generations
As a Mechanical Engineer Supervisor, I mentor and train young engineers, instilling values of honesty, discipline, integrity, and diligence.
14 Steps To Becoming A Successful Engineer
- Define Your Goals.
- Commit to Continuous Professional Development.
- Improve Your Problem-Solving Skills.
- Work on Improving Soft Skills.
- Focus on the Details.
- Learn from Mistakes.
- Understand Business Perspectives.
- Embrace Change.
- Work Hard.
- Be Optimistic.
- Identify Role Models and Mentors.
- Stay Flexible.
- Get the Right Work-Life Balance.
- Focus on the Long-Term.
As I conclude, I humbly admonish my colleagues in the engineering sector, church members, and aspiring engineers to devote themselves to Christ and transform our spheres by embodying the principles and values of the kingdom of God. We should see our profession as our calling to transform many lives.
Written by Elder John Yaw Asiedu (Tarkwa Brenuakyinm District, Tarkwa Area)
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