Oops I forgot to do God's will

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Lately, I have been praying to St-Joseph to help me with my career. And as humiliating as it is to admit this, God has shown me things that I need to do differently.

Today I was asked to perform a certain task. After it was too late to change anything, a fairly important person asked me to complete another step. I did it promptly with a good attitude thinking this is what makes me a good employee.

About 1 hour after the whole job was done, the light bulb went off in my head. ‘This is something I should have taken the initiative to do before being asked. This is what God wants me to change’

I tried not to worry too much about looking bad (because that is only a waste of energy since it is too late to change anything)

But it still has been haunting me. How can I make sure I dont do it again.

Here is my theory ‘Although I did not perform perfectly today, I am one step closer because I am at least able to recognize when I am not performing the way God wants me to. And if I keep going towards him, I will eventually perform as He wills’

I guess what is upsetting me the most is for once I can actually hear God’s voice, I am upset that I did not act on it

Thanks

CM

 

[baltobetsy]

Recognizing what one ought to do is the first step. Doing it is another, and requires effort. Your theory has it exactly right. Keep asking God, especially the Holy Spirit, Whose big feast day is coming on Sunday (Pentecost) for guidance.

Perhaps you could make some notes about your work procedures to remind you to think through everything you do before you deem it complete, so you won’t leave out any of these extra steps. If that’s not possible, get in the habit of taking an extra minute to check things over before you finish to see if everything is done as well as possible.

God sees and blesses your efforts. He doesn’t expect immediate perfection, and you shouldn’t, either. Keep going patiently, one step at a time.

Betsy

 

[JRKH]

Lately, I have been praying to St-Joseph to help me with my career. And as humiliating as it is to admit this, God has shown me things that I need to do differently.

Today I was asked to perform a certain task. After it was too late to change anything, a fairly important person asked me to complete another step. I did it promptly with a good attitude thinking this is what makes me a good employee.

About 1 hour after the whole job was done, the light bulb went off in my head. ‘This is something I should have taken the initiative to do before being asked. This is what God wants me to change’

I tried not to worry too much about looking bad (because that is only a waste of energy since it is too late to change anything)

But it still has been haunting me. How can I make sure I dont do it again.

Here is my theory ‘Although I did not perform perfectly today, I am one step closer because I am at least able to recognize when I am not performing the way God wants me to. And if I keep going towards him, I will eventually perform as He wills’

I guess what is upsetting me the most is for once I can actually hear God’s voice, I am upset that I did not act on it

Thanks

CM

Your “upset” is just your souls way of growing.
Like when shoes get too tight, they get uncomforatbale and your feet let you know about it.
Keep listening to your souls good impulses and try to act upon them.

You are doing fine.

Peace
James

 

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Hi Betsy,

I am good at taking notes. Unfortunately, some of my task are ‘one time deals’ and I am expected to come up with solutions on my own. However, a lot of things are similar and I can use similar steps on different tasks.

Hopefully I will be able to do better next time

CM

 

[baltobetsy]

Hi Betsy,

I am good at taking notes. Unfortunately, some of my task are ‘one time deals’ and I am expected to come up with solutions on my own. However, a lot of things are similar and I can use similar steps on different tasks.

Hopefully I will be able to do better next time

CM

I’m very sure you will.

Betsy

 

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Thank you so much for your support Betsy