Mental Prayer Meditation Helps
Presence of God
Grace I Ask: To know myself.
The Idea: Do you sometimes wonder what kind of person you will truly be as you grow older?
We know God made us to be happy in His service. So since your life is from God, it must be lived for God. But how? Talents are the answer. God gives each person abilities or talents, things he or she can do or likes to do. Why? That each one can have some way to serve Him. But He leaves much leeway to people in choosing their exact vocation. The person with great intellectual talents may choose to teach, to practice medicine, to be a military strategist. The person with clever hands may choose anyone of thousands of skilled jobs. Any honest work can be done for God! God points the way; you make the choice. By study, reading, asking about possible vocations; by calmly checking up on your own abilities; by observing how you get along with others, what work you are naturally attracted to; by praying - these are the means to make your intelligent choice of vocation.
My Personal Application: You're not noticed in school or at work? Popularity isn't a sign of real success. Lincoln lost as many elections as he won in his life of political service. Was he a failure? Your nature may be a lively one; it may be a quiet one. Both have advantages; both can be successes. The important point is: know your talents and nature. Then put them to the best use. Your vocation may be clear to you after high school, after college, or perhaps not till later on in life. But will you wander and take just any old job, just as long as it pays? Or will you be ready to make a reasonable choice and live a full life of service to God, yourself, and others?
I Speak to God: Lord, I see that even now my life is going to be much more interesting, for I have something to do, a reason to observe people, to study, to pray, to be good. Help me be alert. Help me keep pure and close to you, so as to think and plan wisely.
Thought for Today: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
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Adapted from Mental Prayer, Challenge to the Lay Apostle
by The Queen's Work,(© 1958)
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