What obstacles are you working with?
As I reflect upon my path towards the realization of my vocation there were a number of obstacles that I had to overcome. The root obstacle was the fact that I needed an undergraduate degree in order to not only be admitted to the ordination process but also to be admitted into seminary. As I have written before I left my first university it left me in a place where I thought that my vocation would not be realized. I tried to take classes at other schools but couldn't find the right fit, partially because the schools wanted me to retake classes and partially because I was not in a place to be back in school. Before I could even address my education I had to address my internal emotional issues. Once that was under control I still realized I was not in a place to be in school again so I got a job. It was through that amazing five year experience, as well as the realization about the fragility of the time we have been given on this earth because of the loss of my father, grandfather and uncle during that time, that I decided to renew the pursuit of my vocation. I have faced several obstacles during these past three years, but nothing like those. Without the love and support of family and friends, and above all else the love and support of God I would not be here, two months from the realization of several dreams.
Lord, help me on this path of vocation, help me to know that though several milestones are approaching my vocation is doesn't end with ordination and marriage, but it is a lifetime of work and prayer. Amen.
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