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Jacob4Jesus
7th August 2006, 08:29 PM
I became a Christian about 3 years ago. I was baptized and confirmed in an Episcopal Church. Ever since I have thought about why God brought me to the Episcopal Church.

Right now, I am trying to decide where I am going to go in life. I am in school now, disabled (I have OCD) and going for my Bachelors. I have a long way to go, but I figure if I am to choose my path in life, I should immerse myself in what will help me grow into that eventual choice.

The two things I want to do in life are either be a psychologist or a priest. Either way, I feel I will be in a position to help people and that's how i want to live my life.

I guess I don't know which path I should go on. Both can be very difficult. Getting into a good graduate school is not always easy, and there are many people out there trying to enter the priesthood. Who knows if I can be successful in either?

I'm 31 years old and I have a whopping 13 credit hours, so I am not in dire need of a choice right now. but I am the kind of person that when I want to do something, I want to do it right.

My own priest isn't the best at communicating these things to me. Is moving towards becoming a priest a realistic goal for me? I know so many people who have wanted to do it that I imagine it's a bit competitive.

I am not really asking for prayers, but for any thoughts on the pros and cons maybe. Perhaps I just had to say this and get this out of my head.

AngCath
7th August 2006, 09:16 PM
sounds like you are at the onset of a long period of discernment. pray about it and talk to your rector openly and ask him/her to pray with you.

john23237
7th August 2006, 09:25 PM
The two things I want to do in life are either be a psychologist or a priest.

Have you considered being both? Our last priest was a clinical psychologist and an ordained priest. She was, without question, one of the most effective and inspiring clerics I have ever had the honor and joy of knowing. May God bless you richly on you path.