I am a teenager who wanted to do the work of Christ when I grew up. My uncle also once had a vision that I was weraing shepherd's clothing(or I would do the work of God). Recnetly, I felt that didn't want to do that when I grew up and just lead a normal life. Can't I change my future? Isn't it in my hands? I sometimes feel like a slave to God's will. Inasmuch as how much I wanted to do his work when I grew up and probably still do, I'm having second thoughts and feel like I should just lead a normal life. If I want to lead a normal life, then will my uncle's vision have to come true when I don't want it to come true? I have a little problem in my mind here and don't understand what I really want anymore. Please help me as I am scared to make a decision. (I have also thought of leading a normal life and after some years going to do God's work).
2007-11-06 04:02:50 · 5 answers · asked by TrueWOW 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
The way I see it is if your uncle had a vision of you in shepard's clothing and God wants you to do his work, but you change your mind it will be okay because if God wants you to do his his work you will but if that's not what you wanna do right now don't because you shouldn't play with God. But if the vision comes true your heart should be in it.
2007-11-06 04:16:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should do your own thing, and live for yourself not for others.
I'm reading your piece here as "i don't want to do gods work anymore, but i feel guilty for thinking that and am afraid i'll upset my uncle/other people."
You have grown up and now you are finding you have a will of your own, this is a natural part of life.
I don't think you will ever be happy unless YOU decide what you want to do.
Listen, you are obviously very religious and that is going to be part of the fear you have. So think about it like this:
You can remain faithful to the principals of your religion without making it your life's work, and im sure your God will understand that that was the choice you made. Afterall he gave you free will didn't he? Not doing Gods work does not mean choosing to be a bad person, its not black and white decision.
So go with what comes naturally to you, enjoy your life and the gifts you've been given im sure everything will be as right as rain.
2007-11-06 04:25:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need to relax and chill for the time being and just get on with life as it is. You need to be in the world and get to know the world - to gain experience and knowledge. Without these how can you impact upon anyone? Follow your feelings and don't fret about destiny, that has a way of working itself out without our concious efforts. Good Luck.
2007-11-06 04:16:44 · answer #3 · answered by cobra 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God gave you free will, did he not? you are entitled to do whatever you please with your life. In my opinion It would be so much better to live your life normally but to ALWAYS ALWAYS remember that you are a good person, and for you to do good where you can. I dont know if this makes much sense but as long as you go through life knowing that you did as much good as you possibly could, wether it be holding a door open for a handicapped person or donating money to animal shelters, whatever it may be. Dont torment yourself wondering what god would have you do. As long as you know you're a good person I think that all that counts.
2007-11-06 04:16:12 · answer #4 · answered by jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
carpe diem
2007-11-06 04:18:11 · answer #5 · answered by dave i am 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋