carmelite15 Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Yes I am back from Carmel I am happy but I am still willing to do God's will. I mean thats why I left becasue I was feeling God dose not want me right now. I mean when I was there I had time to think and see what God wanted for me right now.
faithcecelia Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Love and prayers for you my sweet. Be gentle with yourself, and use this time to discern fully where and what God wills you to be. God bless xx
Lisa Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 You are in my prayers. I hope the time was a fruitful one, even though I'm sure it was challenging. God will undoubtedly reveal His will for you
IamMyBeloveds Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 You are so courageous to have done what you did. It takes a lot to accept God's grace and do a live-in. It's not an easy thing! You are blessed to have had your experience and your future is filled with HOPE! You are a beautiful soul. Never forget our prayers are with you!!
Aya Sophia Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 This is only the beginning of a wonderful love affair . . . watch, wait, love, pray and be at peace.
OnlySunshine Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 I'm glad that you are at peace with the decision to remain in the world a little bit longer. You will learn much from this time of spiritual growth and be able to experience more that will prepare you for the life of a religious. I know how difficult it can be to return from a live-in and hear that God is calling you to wait. I experienced the same thing with my former religious order in 2009. Now that I've been in the world for a little more than 2 years, I wouldn't have traded it for anything. I pray that you have an open heart to hearing God's will and will be prepared when it is truly your time. God bless you, Brandee.
das8949 Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Brandee, You took such an enormous step in faith traveling across the country and embarking on a journey that will unfold for you as you grow in your new experiences. I wish you much joy and peace as you continue to discern God's will for you.
krissylou Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Welcome back! One quibble. I'm pretty sure this is what you meant, but when you said "God does not want me right now" -- that's TOTALLY wrong. God TOTALLY wants you. God may not want you IN CARMEL quite yet. But that doesn't mean God doesn't want you. It means God wants you somewhere else!
FutureSister2009 Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 We've all been thinking about you! Still praying though! I'm sure God DOES want you but you should try other things in the meantime and keep discerning and I'm sure you'll be there soon!
MarieLynn Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 One step at a time Brandee. This is just the first step in life's journey. God has other plans for you at this time, and only He knows where the future will lead you. May all God's Blessings be yours.
maximillion Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 Ditto to all of the above Brandee...... Take your time and be gentle with yourself, let Him love you.
Antigonos Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 Whenever we were told to do something unpleasant in nursing school, we were told to "think of this as a learning experience". It takes considerable maturity to realize that you are not quite ready to take the step you so badly want, but "think of it as a learning experience". The wider your horizons before making such a life-changing committment, the better you will be able to cope with the adjustments such a committment requires. Nothing a person learns is ever wasted -- although it may not seem a useful bit of education at the time. I know a rabbi who discovered, after coming to live in Israel, that Israel already has a sufficient number of rabbis. But it doesn't have enough washing machine repairmen. As it happens, this fellow had been a DIY mechanic, as a hobby, for years. He has now parlayed this talent into a successful appliance repair business, something he would never have imagined for a minute some years ago. So, during this period, widen your horizons! Use the time constructively -- you can't know what you will harvest in future and it might well not only be for your own benefit but that of the community you ultimately join.
Nunsense Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 If you don't already, then one day you will look on this whole experience as a great blessing. You will always feel an affinity for this first community, no matter where your life takes you in the future. The human side may feel a little sore or sad, but your soul rests in God and every time you pass through an experience where your trust in God is put to the test, you get a little stronger in faith - and that is the greatest gift we can offer Him for all His mercies to us. We are glad to have you back here anyway!
i<3franciscans Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 I am so happy you are back. What an amazing experience it must have been! Prayers and Hugs.
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