After the doubts are gone:

[Upgrade25]

I am on the young side of the annoying teenager spectrum.

Am I too young to begin thinking about what God wants me to do when I grow up? I believe this is called my vocation. How would I go about figuring out what God wishes for me to do?

 

[sticknstring73]

You are never too young to start learning about what you really love to do. Try a bunch of stuff, no kidding. Just be flexible with yourself. Don’t be too hard on yourself (don’t let yourself slide too much either). Be yourself, truly. Don’t be fake for anyone.

Having a hard time figuring it out? Pray about it. Talk to the Father, ask Him to show it to you. Ask St Anthony to find your vocation.

God bless you!

 

[tawny]

Pray to the Holy Spirit to give you guidance, direction, strength, fortitude & wisdom in your life’s choices.

 

[ClearWater]

You can start considering, but don’t be surprised if it changes a few times before you find your niche. Think about what you LOVE to do, the subjects you love, and with time, it will hopefully become clear. You have a lot of time, though. Meanwhile, enjoy this time.

 

[petra22]

I guess it’s never too early to start asking and praying about it.
I’m praying for you to stay in God’s grace while growing up.

Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be

 

[sirach2v4]

you need to be brutally honest about your personal assets, and not be led by “dreams” or other wishful thinking.

I went to college with a lot of people who knew what they wanted on the day they entered college. I was very impressed by that, and they are now retiring from those careers that they chose so many years ago.

On the other hand, my dad passed away when I was young and I had very little practical guidance on a career choice, and had to go back to college for a second degree to qualify for a job that I really wanted to do.

There’s a lot of English majors in some big ten schools, and it makes you wonder what they are going to be doing they day after their graduation. Look beyond your education and training to where you want to work.

I think the Lord wants each of us to do our best in whatever we choose to do, and to live holy lives in the alien, anti-Christian culture that we live in. I prayed to the Holy Spirit on many occasions, daily, for knowledge, and wisdom, and guidance.

You have to be very practical, I believe, and realize that your working career is about 30 to 40 years. You need to commit to that and be loyal to your employer. You have to take some reasonable chances to succeed. Be truthful and consistent; have integrity to yourself and your Christian ideals. I was always in a hostile environment, where people were not ethical or cooperative at work. They lie, they cheat, they break company rules, they waste time, and they sometimes work against their co-workers. You have to be ready for opposition – it’s out there.

Getting along with people is a tremendously important personal asset, so don’t overlook developing skills with people. There are not many jobs where you just vegetate in a cubicle by yourself. Stay fit and healthy, if at all possible.

 

[littlestsouls2]

Cling to God by charity; He will be guiding you imperceptibly.

‘Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my paths.’ (Ps. 119:105)

‘Decline not to the right hand, nor to the left: turn away thy foot from evil.’ (Prov. 4:27)

 

[petra22]

you need to be brutally honest about your personal assets, and not be led by “dreams” or other wishful thinking.

I went to college with a lot of people who knew what they wanted on the day they entered college. I was very impressed by that, and they are now retiring from those careers that they chose so many years ago.

On the other hand, my dad passed away when I was young and I had very little practical guidance on a career choice, and had to go back to college for a second degree to qualify for a job that I really wanted to do.

There’s a lot of English majors in some big ten schools, and it makes you wonder what they are going to be doing they day after their graduation. Look beyond your education and training to where you want to work.

I think the Lord wants each of us to do our best in whatever we choose to do, and to live holy lives in the alien, anti-Christian culture that we live in. I prayed to the Holy Spirit on many occasions, daily, for knowledge, and wisdom, and guidance.

You have to be very practical, I believe, and realize that your working career is about 30 to 40 years. You need to commit to that and be loyal to your employer. You have to take some reasonable chances to succeed. Be truthful and consistent; have integrity to yourself and your Christian ideals. I was always in a hostile environment, where people were not ethical or cooperative at work. They lie, they cheat, they break company rules, they waste time, and they sometimes work against their co-workers. You have to be ready for opposition – it’s out there.

Getting along with people is a tremendously important personal asset, so don’t overlook developing skills with people. There are not many jobs where you just vegetate in a cubicle by yourself. Stay fit and healthy, if at all possible.

Great advice!