v is for vocation

last night, we had a chance to discuss vocation during fellowship time. I'm always quite puzzled when it comes to this topic - not because I don't know what I'd like to do in the future, but almost because I know too well. sometimes I feel like...crap, is it really supposed to be so easy?

(don't throw tomatoes at me yet)

my parents have always been very supportive of my interests - after all, my dad couldn't exactly say "No" to me wanting to be a journalist since he himself was an English Literature major. Hahaha, believe me, I can get away with a lot of artsy fartsy stuff because of this one fact about my father.

My interests have changed over the years - growing up, I wanted to be a journalist or a writer (I think my dad secretly wants me to be the next Amy Tan...he hints at it at times), but in the last couple of years, my heart has been set on law. Thank God for parents who are supportive - perhaps they're not too clear on my interest in human rights law, which would not "rake in the dough", so to speak...but as my mom likes to say, our lives are a blessing from God and as long as I work to glorify God...she'll be happy for me.

I shared with the group last night that I feel like I've gotten more clarification over the years in regards to my career as I grow closer to my Heavenly Father. A lot has happened in the last couple of years and I've felt my values change and my view of the world change. I find myself asking: How do I honour God with the everydayness of my life? What does He care about that I'm neglecting?

It's funny - even the people that I look up to has changed over the years as I begin to know God better - and it's becoming clear to me that a life of simplicity is one that God calls us to (this is the running trend in all the people I am inspired by). I know that I want to honour God with my career, and that I want to serve my community as well - that's what I know for sure and for that I'm thankful.

maybe knowing what I want to pursue isn't so bad after all?