Hello, all. I have been in fundraising for many years. In November, my wife and I made the decision for me to leave my last position to help care for our young adult and teenage children who were greatly in need of support. They are doing better, and I feel it is time to start thinking about my next career move. I am seeking God's guidance. Specifically, I am trying to obtain a position at a local church assisting a very holy priest. For a long time, I think I have felt God's call to serve this priest. He is going to need help very soon is the feeling I get. So far, it is not working out, and I am not sure if I am making up this call from God in my own mind because it is what I would like to do. Maybe God doesn't want me to re-enter the workforce at all? Your prayers in this regard would be greatly appreciated. I want to do whatever God wants me to do, but discernment has been difficult. Thank you in advance for any prayers you can offer.
Thank you so much. I know the need for prayers in this situation are not as urgent as others. I have little peace about any of it. So they are much needed and appreciated.
Well Patrick as a good friend once told me.. Sometimes God wrecks your plans before your plans wreck you.. Pray trust hope and don't worry
Thank you for that. That is one of the things I am trying to figure out. I want to work if someone will have me, and I worry a lot about money. Too much worrying for sure. I need to trust more. Maybe that is what this is about.
I thought that too but God has me home looking after the wee one's. I've just excepted I am where he wants me for now..which by the way is no walk in the park..how my poor mother did it bewilders me.
Yes! I understand what you mean. I re-read my post and realize I left out a lot of details. The decision not to work would be a very difficult one. But, there are so many friends and loved ones who need someone to be there for them. I could do that too. Unpaid - and I am learning how very difficult that is! There are so many variables and so many things I would like to happen for safety and security. It is not simple, so I appreciated your understanding. I will pray for you as you care for yours as well. It takes so much, but is the right thing to do and is so rewarding.
I will pray for you also, Patrick. My daughter is trying to re-enter the work force after a long illness and she is facing some of the same difficulties that you are facing. So many directions and many ending in closed doors, my heart goes out to you. I don't know if you have the time to listen to an encouraging homily about how to obtain God's peace but I found it inspiring and it applies to all of us.
Dear Patrick, I appreciated you sharing your story because I am just on the verge of leaving the paid work force to help my daughter and her family- they live in my house with me, and have one 16 month old who is a real handful. My daughter is trying to return to work after a year and a half looking after her baby. They need the money her work can bring in, as they cannot afford a home of their own, which is why they live with me. When I give up my paid employment, it will be difficult for me to pay all the expenses I have but I feel that my job has become untenable at any rate, as the client I look after in my job has become more and more difficult, so I need to have this change in vocation, at least for a few weeks or months. Please pray for me, as I will also pray for your return to work. Thank you.
Thank you, Lumena. It is a very difficult decision. I pray that God knocks me over the head with the way I should go. Ha! I will pray for your decision and family too. I really appreciate your prayerful assistance!
Wow! What a great homily. So true and clearly stated. Time to stop looking without and start seeking God's peace and mercy inside. Thank you for this.
