How to know God’s plan for your life?
Follow these recommendations and God will help you understand what He is calling you to in your life!
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Prayer
Prayer is a conversation with God, not just reciting prayers, but speaking to the Lord from the heart. Every day read the Bible and talk to Jesus as if He were your best friend. Ask Him to reveal His plan: “Jesus, I want to want what You want. Here I am, Lord; I come to do Your will.” Trust fully that God has a plan for you. -
The Sacraments
The soul is the window through which we can see God and hear His voice. If the window is dirty from sin, it must be cleaned through Confession to be in union with God. When you receive Communion, ask Jesus to show you your vocation. -
Good information
It is impossible to discover your vocation without good information. What does it mean to have a Christian and holy marriage? What do priests do? What is the life of a sister or brother in religious life like? Look for reliable information and then bring what you have learned back to prayer. -
The Blessed Virgin
Mary is the supreme example of openness to God’s will. Are you open to God’s will for you? Pray three Hail Marys each day, specifically to know your vocation and have the courage to follow it. -
Go on a retreat
Miracles happen on retreats! One of the surest ways to discover God’s plan for you is to enter silence and prayer for an extended time. Ask trusted people to help you find a good retreat. -
Ask for advice
Do not try to discern your vocation alone, without the help of the Church. Talk to a sister, a priest, or a deacon you trust.
When the time comes, you must act! Move in the direction your heart indicates, with the confidence that God will never send you to a place where His grace cannot sustain you.