What Career to Pursue in Life.
The quick answer is you have options and it’s up to you to figure it out.
The long answer: How to figure it out 😂 in 5 steps:
I recommend journaling:
Okay look, I don't have it all figured out... but through journaling I've gotten to know myself so much better. I write down thoughts even if I can't put them into sentences quite yet. My journals from 10 years ago look something like this:
"Art. Creativity. Connection to people."
Those thoughts kept reoccurring so I just continued to write them down. What my soul longed for became so clear as I looked back at my journals.
Ask God to give you a vision and the right motives.
I've literally prayed this prayer: "God, please make the right career choice obvious. Make it so obvious that it's as if a piano has fallen out of the sky".
You'd be surprised to see how God answers your prayers. For me, it was little hints from my dad and even strangers.
I know for a fact God gives each of us certain talents, gifts, and tastes. They are given to you so that you will be a blessing to others.
Know that God has a purpose for you.
It's one of the only scriptures I know by memory, "'For I know the plans I have for you', says the Lord, 'Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future’”- Jeremiah 29:11.
It's important to KNOW this by faith because there will be plenty of times when you have self-doubt. Instead of relying on yourself, focus and trust on the CREATOR who made you.
I believe this is the key to life: Lean into God and everything else will be added onto you.
TRY DIFFERENT THINGS.
And do it A LOT. Who cares about what anyone else says or thinks. Learn new skills and see what STICKS.
I've wanted to be many things in life. Want me to list them? Teacher, nurse, social worker, school councelor, Zumba instructor, hair-stylist, make up artist, physical therapist... the list goes on and on.
I've tried to dibble dabble in a little of each thing. A wanted to be a nurse so I got a job in a hospital and realized the setting was not for me. Make up artist—tried it and it didn’t ignite my fire. Teaching—I became a substitute teacher in order to get a closer look into the field and also realized it’s not for me. I am still inspired to teach and blogging/photography helps scratch that itch.
Try things THAT YOU LIKE TO DO. After a while, you'll notice some things just stick. Water the heck out of the talents you do pursue. Eventually it will grow.
Pray for God to show you His approval by blessing it with success and abundance.
Psalms 90:17
In Jesus name.
I know it can be confusing especially when SO many options are available to you! One of the best pieces of advice I’ve heard from my friend, Vanessa, is: ACTION CREATES CLARITY.
It’s impossible for you to see the full picture right now. Take a leap a faith today… just a tiny step. What does that look like for you?
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