I'm Blessed

[das8949]

[quote name='savvy' timestamp='1322845575' post='2343665']
Joyful,

Even if you get rejected, God might still be calling you to religious life. You might just be called to be more patient, and deepen your prayer life, before God can unfold his plans for you.

I have a learning disability too and take medication. I was rejected by several orders who though their life might be too hectic for me. To be fair I was also not completely at peace when I was with them. I dropped the idea of religious life, then at the Life in the Spirit Seminar, the call back back. I needed to spend time in prayer and just getting closer to God. And just have faith and trust in Him.

None of my attempts at relationships worked out, because obstacles would just come up along the way. It was very mysterious.

I am now discerning with a community, that I totally fit into, despite their active lifestyle. They said that because I have a very low dose, they will consider me, and need to spend time getting to know me. So don't lose hope. Just keep praying.

God works in His time, and will surprise you when the time is right.
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Savvy, not to be rude but a better word choice for "rejected" could be something like "not accepted or selected by"

[OnlySunshine]

[quote name='DarleneSteinemann' timestamp='1323561875' post='2348758']

Savvy, not to be rude but a better word choice for "rejected" could be something like "not accepted or selected by"
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I was just discussing that word with my mom today because it has come up a lot to in discussions with other people about my discernment with the RSMs. They keep saying they "rejected" me. That is such a negative connotation. It's like you are saying that the Holy Spirit doesn't know what He is doing or the community hates you and that's not how it works. Now, I know that is probably not what [b]Savvy[/b] meant, but it just bothers me. I wasn't rejected by anyone. I am just called somewhere else.