Each one should remain in the situation he was in when God called him. 1 Corinthians 7:20
Paul's words about marriage and ministry are tough to reconcile. Is it best to remain single - to be free to serve where God calls? Is it best to marry - to have divided interests between God and the things of this world? In Paul's words, either is good. Speaking of his own situation, he believed being single was better because it left him free to minister as he had been called.
Many people don't fully understand what Paul is saying. He is not saying to leave spouse and family to pursue God's work. He is saying to consider who you are - who God has called you to be - and to remain in the situation you are in when He called you. He is saying to consider things wisely beforehand. For those who are already married when God calls, Paul encourages contentment with where God has them. Even with divided interests, God can use us to literally change the world. We are not to pick up and leave the place we are living or working merely because God has changed our hearts through His saving grace. We must watch for His plan.
Lord, there are times in my life when I have questioned if I am where I should be. Should I have married? Should I have pursued this career or that career? Should I have done it differently? In some cases, yes, I should have done it differently. But the fact is: everything in my life has made me who I am, and You will use me just as I am to bring about Your glory.
Father, sometimes I want to escape where I am because staying seems to be too tough. Help me to follow Your will - right where I am. Give me eyes to see Your glory - right where I am. Help me to become Your man - right where I am.