Keep Marching On--A Vocation Note

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Tonight, the going is getting a little tough. I feel like the excitement is melting away a little, and now I’m starting to face what’s in front of me, head on. I knew this was going to happen. In fact, I was expecting it. The “honeymoon” had to end sometime! Now, like a grown woman, I am looking to the future, and though it is full of uncertainties, I see the only thing that is certain, and that is Jesus. But the road doesn’t get easier. I realized, early on, that there would be excitement, and it would be like a roller coaster–and now it’s time to prepare for the descent into reality. Time to get my head out of the clouds and think practical.

God has really started testing me and my vocation to see if I truly trust in Him. I have been given little tests, and I am still walking. I’m still alive, and I keep marching on. Through these trials, I have been given the courage to accept what God wills for me, but it’s still rough. I think of heaven and that Beatific vision and that gives me strength to continue the fight. I want to continue walking in Jesus’ footsteps.

I have days full of happiness and joy, and nothing to think about but the future, and then I have days like today, where my heart and head, though they have met and are thinking in sync, have a little fog. But this, too, shall pass. Tomorrow is coming very soon! And if it’s a day like today, well…I will keep marching on!

**Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things.
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.

–St. Teresa of Avila**
 
CarmeliteGirl25 said:
Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things.
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.

–St. Teresa of Avila
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You have know idea how much this helped. It’s been a couple of those kind of days this week. God is so good and is teaching me so much about depending on Him.

I have the quote above on a holy card - got to dig that one out and keep it out. St Teresa is my patron saint. :angel1:

Take heart and keep up your hope. :console:
 
joamy said:
You have know idea how much this helped. It’s been a couple of those kind of days this week. God is so good and is teaching me so much about depending on Him.

I have the quote above on a holy card - got to dig that one out and keep it out. St Teresa is my patron saint. :angel1:

Take heart and keep up your hope. :console:
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Glad it helped!

side note on St. Teresa:
Though it was kind of difficult at first to like her, I’m beginning to really like her a lot. 🙂 After I’m done studying for a test this week, I’m going to read “The Interior Castle.” 😃
 
CarmeliteGirl25 said:
Tonight, the going is getting a little tough. I feel like the excitement is melting away a little, and now I’m starting to face what’s in front of me, head on. I knew this was going to happen. In fact, I was expecting it. The “honeymoon” had to end sometime! Now, like a grown woman, I am looking to the future, and though it is full of uncertainties, I see the only thing that is certain, and that is Jesus. But the road doesn’t get easier. I realized, early on, that there would be excitement, and it would be like a roller coaster–and now it’s time to prepare for the descent into reality. Time to get my head out of the clouds and think practical.

God has really started testing me and my vocation to see if I truly trust in Him. I have been given little tests, and I am still walking. I’m still alive, and I keep marching on. Through these trials, I have been given the courage to accept what God wills for me, but it’s still rough. I think of heaven and that Beatific vision and that gives me strength to continue the fight. I want to continue walking in Jesus’ footsteps.

I have days full of happiness and joy, and nothing to think about but the future, and then I have days like today, where my heart and head, though they have met and are thinking in sync, have a little fog. But this, too, shall pass. Tomorrow is coming very soon! And if it’s a day like today, well…I will keep marching on!

Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things.
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.

–St. Teresa of Avila
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That was beautiful. ( I mean your bit and St. Teresa’s:))

CarmeliteGirl25, you have no idea how much you have helped me and others on this forum. Thankyou for everything!
 
‘My little way is to be always happy, always smiling, as when I fall I am victorious’

St Therese of Lisieux.
 
What you said was great and very real… the honeymoon does end and we all have to come back to reality. Whether it is returning from a great retreat, vacation, or facing the results of an inquiry into religious life.

Be prepared though for there are many ups and downs ahead of you… but this is what a good discernment is all about. Learning, discerning and discovering where the Lord is calling you to be, whether as a consecrated person, a married person or single person. Whatever vocation a person is called to takes time, patience and perseverence to discern well.

May the Holy Spirit be your guide; Our Lady hold you in prayer; and Jesus feel closer and closer to you every second of every day.

Blessings!

🙂
 
I could see your excitement was high but from what you said…it seemed to go away fast too. What I think you need now is the deep peace in your heart even having to face with uncertainty and worries.

Like you, the honeymoon thing has not been with me for about 4 months now. I spend few times a week in the Eucharistic Adoration. This is where I get the strength, courage, consolation, and love to go through. 🙂 Praying with the Scripture there is very powerful.

God bless.
 
Though the honeymoon stage is over, I still feel confident and certain that I made the right decision to apply, and that’s the most important thing. 🙂 I prayed that I wasn’t being impulsive, but I felt Jesus guiding me to apply, and I focused on the prayer that is so important in my discernment:

"Lord, I will not take a step until I feel you leading me."

😃

Thank you all for your support. Please know that you are in my prayers! I am studying for my Nursing Assistant test tomorrow, so please pray to Jesus, Mary and Joseph (his feast day is tomorrow) that I pass!! I don’t want to have to worry about studying while I’m working with the Sisters. 👍 :blessyou:
 
CarmeliteGirl25 said:
Though the honeymoon stage is over, I still feel confident and certain that I made the right decision to apply, and that’s the most important thing. 🙂 I prayed that I wasn’t being impulsive, but I felt Jesus guiding me to apply, and I focused on the prayer that is so important in my discernment:

"Lord, I will not take a step until I feel you leading me."

😃

Thank you all for your support. Please know that you are in my prayers! I am studying for my Nursing Assistant test tomorrow, so please pray to Jesus, Mary and Joseph (his feast day is tomorrow) that I pass!! I don’t want to have to worry about studying while I’m working with the Sisters. 👍 :blessyou:
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I will hold you in my prayers tonight and I will remember you at Mass tomorrow.
 
CarmeliteGirl25 said:
I am studying for my Nursing Assistant test tomorrow, so please pray to Jesus, Mary and Joseph (his feast day is tomorrow) that I pass!! I don’t want to have to worry about studying while I’m working with the sisters. 👍 :blessyou:
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I worked as a CNA for about 16 years - I think it must be an excellent form of Novitiate all on its own. 🙂 Your patients will teach you so much!!! You will do fine on your exam - do you have to do a written and skills assessment?

I believe that St Teresa picked me as a daughter of sorts. The more I read about and by her, the more I love her. I am a convert. I chose my patron saint about 2-3 weeks before Easter Vigil. Later on that summer, I was checking to see what feast day is celebrated on my birthday - found out it is the feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. I kinda think that is cool!!🙂
 
joamy said:
I worked as a CNA for about 16 years - I think it must be an excellent form of Novitiate all on its own. 🙂 Your patients will teach you so much!!! You will do fine on your exam - do you have to do a written and skills assessment?

I believe that St Teresa picked me as a daughter of sorts. The more I read about and by her, the more I love her. I am a convert. I chose my patron saint about 2-3 weeks before Easter Vigil. Later on that summer, I was checking to see what feast day is celebrated on my birthday - found out it is the feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. I kinda think that is cool!!🙂
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WOW!!! I think the Carmelite saints have their eye on you! 😉

As far as the test is concerned, I have passed the written already, but I have to retake the clinical. It’s going to be easier than last time. 👍
 
CarmeliteGirl25 said:
WOW!!! I think the Carmelite saints have their eye on you! 😉

As far as the test is concerned, I have passed the written already, but I have to retake the clinical. It’s going to be easier than last time. 👍
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Let us know how you do!!!
 
joamy said:
Let us know how you do!!!
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Well, I won’t know until I actually take it on April 13th. The test proctor called in sick at the last minute and they couldn’t find a replacement. :banghead: Wretched studying! I hoped it would end today! Oh, well. A little bit of suffering never hurt… Jesus, I give this up to you. 😊
 
CarmeliteGirl25 said:
Well, I won’t know until I actually take it on April 13th. The test proctor called in sick at the last minute and they couldn’t find a replacement. :banghead: Wretched studying! I hoped it would end today! Oh, well. A little bit of suffering never hurt… Jesus, I give this up to you. 😊
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:console:

You will get there yet.

Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things.
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.

–St. Teresa of Avila
 
joamy said:
:console:

You will get there yet.

Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things.
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.

–St. Teresa of Avila
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Thank you for reminding me! 😃
 
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