Maybe Your Calling Doesn't Matter
Robert Heindel In many Christian circles, we put a strong emphasis on the idea of "calling." We know that God has a plan and purpose for us, and feel insistent that once we know, or think we know, what that purpose is, our career path and lifestyle must fall into line. When we feel certain our calling is to become an actress, but the only job we can land is as a McDonald's employee, we are bound to feel confusion. I feel certain that my calling is to write and to teach, but I work as a part-time telemarketer. My LinkedIn doesn't align with my life plan, and I fear that is completely normal. There are many, many people who have a goal, dream, or vision for their lives and careers. Very few of us, however, end up doing for work what we thought we would. We may put thousands of dollars toward graduate education in a certain field, only to find that the job market is too slim for us to enter. Or, we might end up working in a completely different industry. No matter the ...
