Promise to God

[jongenaro]

A few years ago I used to think that God was calling me to the Priesthood. One day, while feeling the presence of God in my life, I thanked him and promised him that I would grow up and become a Priest. Now I’m in college and feel that I don’t want to be a priest. College itself is not making me not want to do it but I actually don’t have that desire that I used to have. I know feel that God was just trying to plant the seed that he wanted so that holiness would grow within, that I would develop a deeper relationship in both trust and love with him, and for me to realise his presence in my life. The only thing is that I know feel like I’ve betrayed the Lord in not becoming a Priest. Any suggestions?

 

[Della]

Children often get pious feelings they think must be a vocation due to the tenderness of their hearts. God understands that. Your intentions were good, and God knows that too. One of the Saints said that just desiring to give God one’s all in service is enough. It shows a desire for holiness, and that’s a good thing. So, don’t worry about it. Just be open to whatever God wants you to do in life, no matter what it might be, and you’ll be fine.

 

[Catholic1954]

Discerning a vocation to the priesthood involves more than a feeling in gradeschool. It wouldn’t hurt to have a spiritual director to help you sort out these thoughts and help you find the path God has intended for you. Who knows, maybe you will be the FATHER of a really great priest!

 

[NPC]

The best thing we can do for God is His Will - it makes the Lord happy & it brings joy to those who do so! If God want’s you to be a priest, then that’s the best thing for you - if he wants you to marry and have children, then that’s the best thing for you. Everyone has a vocation - a calling - and you have to do your best to find out what your vocation is. A spiritual director, as Catholic1954 said, might be a good idea to help you find out what path God wants you to follow. Pray to the Lord, leave silence so you can hear what He is saying to you(!), and always remain open to His Divine Will.