tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404365.post113051083053419612..comments2023-05-17T09:49:57.378-05:00Comments on What is going on here?: I don't know what the deal is.Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294097445410074924noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404365.post-1130523620958207612005-10-28T13:20:00.000-05:002005-10-28T13:20:00.000-05:00Discernment is hard work. And it's really hard at ...Discernment is hard work. And it's really hard at times to know whether the path I'm moving on is the one I am called to by God or the one that I'm called to by my own desires and ego. I do know, as Mark said, that doubt and feelings of not being worthy for a religious vocation are part of the package - and in prayer, they can lead us through God's grace to a deeper understanding of how we are called. Jesus asked those who were without sin to throw the first stone; if, however, he had asked those who were worthy of and had no doubt to enter seminary, I think the pulpits would be pretty empty (well, except for televangelists). God be with you as you continue your discernment. Peace!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07836965210945014619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404365.post-1130522540897705042005-10-28T13:02:00.000-05:002005-10-28T13:02:00.000-05:00Hey there! Thanks for reading my blog. So, as fa...Hey there! Thanks for reading my blog. So, as far as discernment goes, it is not an easy thing. I think the fact that you are having doubts is a good thing. Those people who come into seminary and say things like, "I know without a shadow of a doubt that this is where I'm supposed to be, and that I am called to be a pastor, and I have all the gifts I need thankyouverymuch!" are the ones that have the most problems in the process. The ones, like you, that are aware that they have room to grow but are willing to work on those rough edges are the ones that have the most success. <BR/>If, after time spent in prayer and conversation with others, you still feel called to enter seminary and the candidacy process, then I say GO FOR IT! So what if you don't think you're the "perfect person" for the job. There are plenty of Biblical examples of God working through some of the worst. And there is always that quote that "God doesn't call the equipped, God equips the called." If seminary is where you are supposed to be, then God will be here with you, warts and all!!<BR/>Blessings on your journey!markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07625202087205170829noreply@blogger.com