The Importance Of Vocation

If you ask a child what they want to be when they grow up, many are so confident of what they want to be. My son will tell you that he wants to be an archeologist and my daughter a doctor. They seem to not be limited by the world around them telling them any different. Even when they are told by their peers that they will never be a doctor or archeologist. We all know however that life throws it’s owns wrenches into the mix. They may not be what they dreamed of as a child but hopefully what they do completes them. That it is what they feel they have to do in their life. According to Gordon, “A true sense of vocation is rooted in the reality that there is something we must do. Think of your vocation as something you must do—even if it means you will never be famous. You are faithful to your vocation, ultimately, because you resolve to be true to yourself, for only then can you be true to …show more content…
When caring for patients, I am taking care of God’s people. According to genesis 1:27, “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them” (NIV). Showing my patients, the love that God shows us will be a great testimony of God’s love. Lastly, I will address my response to this reflection.
In response to this reflection I feel I should continue to move forward in my education. Who knows what tomorrow will bring but I hope to accomplish the goals God has for my life. In fulfilling my dreams to help others, I hope my children will pursue their dreams. I hope they figure out the plan that God has for them in this world. I want them to know that we all have gifts and talents given to us by God. We do not need to compete with others but do our best with what we can accomplish. Know that I have answered all the questions this paper addresses; I would like to