Is it okay to follow your dreams?

[Cherripeeps]

Note: if you get two copies of this question, please know it’s because I had some technical problems (session expired on me), not because I meant to double-post!

Many times, I have heard that people should follow their dreams and aspirations for the future; to go seek their fortune, put together a life that makes them happy and that they find fulfilling.

My question is, does this conflict with the Christian teaching that we should want God’s will to be done in our lives?

I very much want to believe that it’s not a sin to follow your dreams and aspirations; to do what you want to do in life — as long as you abide by God’s laws and strive to grow in the faith and practice the works of mercy wherever you are, and whatever you choose to do. Is my understanding correct? Would it be acceptable, morally permissible, to proceed this way?

 

[Fr.Charles_Grondin]

Yes, you are correct. As long as we are living our lives following proper morality, spirituality and faith then we are free to follow our dreams and aspirations.

I’m not sure I’d say “go seek a fortune” is in-and-of itself a moral goal, nor do I think it will bring happiness. However there is nothing wrong with wanting to be successful in a certain field/profession nor is there anything wrong with making a lot of money in a chosen field/profession. But I don’t think simply wanting to be rich is going to bring happiness nor will it bring any sense of self-worth or accomplishment.