Discernment
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"The
word of the LORD came to me thus: Before I formed you in the
womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet
to the nations I appointed you.” (Jeremiah 1:4-5) |
From
the moment you were conceived God has had a plan for you and
your life, and He has a desire to share His life with you.
He has been forming you throughout your life to fulfill this
plan that is specific for you. God wants you alive now,
in our time, with your family, living among His people today – and
He has given you this life for a purpose. This can be
a reassuring thought when we consider that our lives are
not merely random, but purposeful. And, more important to
calm
your fears, His plan for your life is what is already the
greatest joy of your heart. So there is nothing to fear in
discovering
God’s plan for you.
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Discernment
is a special form of prayer which ultimately helps people
figure out where they fit into
the Lord’s plan, or as we often say, where they are “called”.
It is a process that requires prayer, meditation, reflection,
honesty, and direction. Through the sacraments of Eucharist
and Penance as well as private prayer, Christ draws us more
deeply into His life and reveals His will. Here is where
one learns to listen for the voice of the Lord. Anyone who
wants to walk closely with the Lord, regardless of the vocation
of life to which he is called, should take time to discern
where the will of God is directing his life, for it is only
in the fulfillment of His will that we find our peace. It
is essential to remember that the primary focus of discernment
is not to determine what I want to do with my life, but rather
to determine what God wills for my life.
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