And there is no “best” vocation. In God’s eyes, all vocations are equal. That was made very clear to us in my aspirancy year.
Yes Michael, listening to what God is trying to tell you is a great first start. There are a lot of other great tips above too. Don’t be discouraged if now is not the time to become a deacon. There was a guy in my aspirancy year who wanted to serve the Lord as a deacon, but because he had two very young children and a wife, the Bishop felt that his call at that time was to serve his family as a husband and dad, and after his children were a little older, to see if he was still being called and to discern again then. I’m not saying you are not being called, trust me I am not qualified to discern that, but always be open to what God wants in your life. As I said earlier, this is not about what I want. I just have to keep my heart and mind open to God’s desires.
