Have you ever had those moments where you just had to stop whatever it is that you might have been doing to think about something. This blog is basically here for me to explain my view on the things throughout the last semester of my senior year that make me stop and think. I think that this will help me grow as an individual and find out a little bit about myself. I hope that some people will be able to learn about me and see my perspective as well as share theirs. I think this can be a great learning experience for all.
Now for my first topic:
Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life was? I find myself pondering this question quite often. How do you find yourself? I think that the best way to answer this is to follow your heart. The bible (I am very into my religion and will reference it from time to time) explains that God has a plan for each and every one of us. I pray about how I'm supposed to live my life, but its not like God is going to part the clouds, have trumpets blaring, and come down from heaven just to tell my what His plan for me is. I know that sounds awesome but I am pretty sure it's not going to happen, and I am fine with it. I think that the whole goal of our existence is to discover who we are through our trials and tribulations. I feel that I am called to teach about God and His love, but I am honestly not quite sure what form of teaching I am called to use. Right now I think I'm supposed to teach religion at a Catholic high school, but I could be called to youth ministry, or even the priesthood. I am leaving this decision up to God, I'm going to go with the flow and see where He leads me because ultimately I know that before anything else I am called to follow Him. Do you see why this question has me thinking, I could go on and on about my opinion on this but I will stop here.
You can feel free to ask me question or even post your own experiences or comments! Thanks for reading!
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This post took me back to when we were working on my AP English 11 project last year. You sort of hinted at the way I feel when you said, "discover who we are through our trials and tribulations." I believe that the best way to find yourself is follow your dreams. When you follow your dreams, and reach to achieve them, you find out who you truly can be. "Whether successful or not, you find yourself in the end."
ReplyDeleteI also think it's very cool that you want to teach theology. That's a very mature thing for an 18 year old to be interested in. Plus i'm glad we can finally settle that out of the two of us I will NOT be the one going into priesthood(haha).
Randall, your blog was quite awesome. personally, i don't like religion. Before you decide to dislike me, let me explain. Everyone is always fighting about religion; "My religion is right, not yours." "You're going to hell and I'm not." Plus, religion is more like rules. I do go to church, but i think the important thing is to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. To follow him is the most important thing i could do in this life. Yes, it is very hard sometimes because this world is so crazy evil, but we all push through with God's guidance. That's so cool that you want to teach about him. =) I have been on several mission trips all over the world spreading his word and telling people, who have nothing, that he loves them so much. I also read the bible often and have something to share with you. Jeremiah 17:9.
ReplyDeleteI liked your post. However, I think that trials and tribulations aren't the only thing that make you. I think all experiences, good and bad.
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