It's funny how life works. I was set on one way for all my life: The Catholic Priesthood. And now, at twenty years old and a sophomore at a college seminary, I have discerned to leave formation. Now I'm stepping out into uncharted waters, "putting out into the deep" as it were. I am learning that I can never be too sure of myself as far as my direction in life. Why?
"The wind blows where it wills, and you can hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes..." (John 3:8)
God's will directs us in ways that are alien to us. His ways are not our ways. I am learning that if I choose to be directed and not turn my "sails" against his desire, fighting it, but letting it take me where He wills, then I derive a much greater peace.
We can never stop listening to how God calls us to live every day of our lives.
Listening in prayer and being attentive to the things that go on every day can be great indicators of the direction God is directing us to go. Docility, honesty, and a keen ear for listening are key ways to know where God wills us to go. Where will He take us next?
"The wind blows where it wills, and you can hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes..." (John 3:8)
God's will directs us in ways that are alien to us. His ways are not our ways. I am learning that if I choose to be directed and not turn my "sails" against his desire, fighting it, but letting it take me where He wills, then I derive a much greater peace.
We can never stop listening to how God calls us to live every day of our lives.
Listening in prayer and being attentive to the things that go on every day can be great indicators of the direction God is directing us to go. Docility, honesty, and a keen ear for listening are key ways to know where God wills us to go. Where will He take us next?
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