So life came to mean nothing to me, because everything in it had brought me nothing but trouble. It had all been useless; I had been chasing the wind. Ecclesiastes 2:17
When we find our souls filled with frustration and rage over the uselessness of our lives, when all effort seems hopeless and all struggle in vain, when we yearn for purpose and meaning, then we know that we have not yet laid claim to our calling.
We all have been summoned to a vocation, a calling, a task in this world for which we are uniquely qualified. Sometimes that vocation is what we do to earn a living. Often it is not. The call is from God, who needs us to be passionately engaged with the world, working to bring healing and wholeness to all creation. Our call resonates deep within us, interweaving with our gifts and talents in a way that creatively empowers us. We have no road maps, no guides, only a call.
When we hear that call and respond with a hesitant but faithful yes, then rage and frustration fade, and hope can grow.
May we hear and respond to our calling.
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