Fear And Discernment

[Annie12]

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Fear IS pretty useless when it comes to God.

It took me two whole years to get up the nerve to 'come out' to my parents. It was round the dinner table like all deep discussions. I swear I nearly vomited into my soup. Better out than in though - both vomit and nunly aspirations
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I had tried to tell her 'round the dinner table but I was staring at my favorite food and the nerves made it look yucky! So, I forgot about telling her then but the second time around went much better!

[Strictlyinkblot]

Isn't it amazing how we torture ourselves! Most of the time its not nearly as bad as we imagine its going to be. As Dr. Phil says (so shoot me, I like him) 'They can kill you but they can't eat you'

[Strictlyinkblot]

Oops, double post.

My new favourite prayer from St. Colette

As God pleases, as God wills

Edited April 26, 2012 by Strictlyinkblot

[Strictlyinkblot]

No reply yet. Yes, I know its only been three days. When I looked on the website I found that they've only just had a new postulant enter which is probably why I haven't heard anything. Must admit I'm jealous. I love that they have a little ceremony for the entrance, most places don't seem to anymore.

[Strictlyinkblot]

Double post again! Whoops!

Edited April 28, 2012 by Strictlyinkblot

[AnneLine]

I think the board has the hiccups...

[Strictlyinkblot]

I got a very nice reply from the community but... I don't know if God is shoving me in another direction or telling me to give up on religious life. I keep hitting obstacles.I know I said too much last year about my discernment but I can't take it back now.

[Lisa]

I'm so sorry the reply didn't go as you had hoped. Of course, it's up to you and God, but I think you've had some positive responses from "people who know" that could encourage you to keep moving forward with a religious vocation. AnneLinne's favorite quote comes to mind about how if it's God's will for you, nothing will keep you out (and vice versa). If there's still attraction and hope, be bold in trying to follow his will! Feel free to PM me if you want to talk.

[beatitude]

[quote name='Strictlyinkblot' timestamp='1336724780' post='2429701']
I got a very nice reply from the community but... I don't know if God is shoving me in another direction or telling me to give up on religious life. I keep hitting obstacles.I know I said too much last year about my discernment but I can't take it back now.
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I do not know what you said exactly, but you can't be the first person to have 'overshared' in the midst of your excitement and happiness. If this is going to be a significant obstacle for you with that community, perhaps it is time to consider another?

[Strictlyinkblot]

I think its time for 'Pray, Hope and Don't Worry' (St. Pio). Lisa, I'll pm you tomorrow, I'm about to go to work. It'll either work out but it won't. Like Scarlett I think about it tomorrow.