Reminded the path is straight

There seem to be fewer forks in the path at the moment, I'm sure there may be some choices to be made over the next year or so, but the last year has been one of remaining true to a calling. It seems that if there has ever been a doubt, then a sign or signal has of hope has renewed my patience.

Last night, having recently changed roles within the vast global company where I work (it should be a good move but still early days and lots of new people to get used to), I was in a place where the voices in my head were saying, you're in the wrong place, you should be in a place where you're helping people and proclaiming the Gospel, not in a place where you sit playing with spreadsheets and engineering drawings all day.

I was mulling this over at home after work, when the Vicar called, asking me to run evening prayer that night (a once a week service in our church), which she couldn't make due to other meetings. That was the reminder I needed,
You have been called (literally!),
You have been chosen,
Just be patient
The path will become clearer.

I have faith that my vocation will be fulfilled with patience. By waiting, the call becomes more clearer and more focused so that when the time is right, I can hopefully be ready for wherever the road will take me next.

Comments

  1. merry18 November 2011 at 16:23

    That's great! Reading through your blog you seem to be gradually being led in the path of your vocation. I'm happy for you. It sounds as if it will be a fulfilling one.
    Blessings,
    Anita

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