Please answer I am terrified

[Itsmehello]

Yes ofc, also I would love to ask you a question that is very important: I had a thought of being a nun, honestly I want to serve God and if I have to I could be, but I have many passions and I feel more inclined to ministry, its just that if I choose the calling I “like” I feel like I am not denying myself enough. I don’t know if it was a calling, because it was mira a thought like “if God asked you, wpuld you do that for him, would you deny yourself until that poi t?” but I feel really scared and don’t want to live in a convent, I love adrenaline and sports and serving in other ways, but I amafraid that if I choose something I like I am not proving my faith enough, like the question is more “Do I have to delete every passion and talent I have to prove to God I would do anything?” If I had to I would, like I want him to be the centre of my life, but I think I would serve better in other ways. Also, whats the basis to recognize any vocation? Thank you

 

[Hidden In Him]

Yes ofc, also I would love to ask you a question that is very important: I had a thought of being a nun, honestly I want to serve God and if I have to I could be, but I have many passions and I feel more inclined to ministry, its just that if I choose the calling I “like” I feel like I am not denying myself enough. I don’t know if it was a calling, because it was mira a thought like “if God asked you, wpuld you do that for him, would you deny yourself until that poi t?” but I feel really scared and don’t want to live in a convent, I love adrenaline and sports and serving in other ways, but I amafraid that if I choose something I like I am not proving my faith enough, like the question is more “Do I have to delete every passion and talent I have to prove to God I would do anything?” If I had to I would, like I want him to be the centre of my life, but I think I would serve better in other ways. Also, whats the basis to recognize any vocation? Thank you

Greetings, and welcome to the forum.

The basis of recognizing your vocation is in finding out what you DO like, but in the things of the Spirit not in the things of the flesh. That's the difference.

Tell me what things interest you spiritually the most, and welcome again.
Hidden In Him

 

[George1]

Yes ofc, also I would love to ask you a question that is very important: I had a thought of being a nun, honestly I want to serve God and if I have to I could be, but I have many passions and I feel more inclined to ministry, its just that if I choose the calling I “like” I feel like I am not denying myself enough. I don’t know if it was a calling, because it was mira a thought like “if God asked you, wpuld you do that for him, would you deny yourself until that poi t?” but I feel really scared and don’t want to live in a convent, I love adrenaline and sports and serving in other ways, but I amafraid that if I choose something I like I am not proving my faith enough, like the question is more “Do I have to delete every passion and talent I have to prove to God I would do anything?” If I had to I would, like I want him to be the centre of my life, but I think I would serve better in other ways. Also, whats the basis to recognize any vocation? Thank you

God gave us free will. Those who go to monasteries are those who are called to do so. Which means they want to do it, not they are required to do it. They feel better in monasteries than in the world. But for other reason to go to monastery, they suggest to not do it. You need to be called. In Christianity passions need to be removed, but this is working whole life, not just a moment. To become pure in thoughts, heart, spirit and actions, which is called Theosis.

 

[Blain DeCastro]

Have you considered that you like certain things for a reason? God formed you and your passions and he likes to work with us through our passions if you feel more inclined to minisrty it could be the spirit calling you to it, you are denying yourself by following this calling giving up your worldly passions to serve in God's and so your doing his will by following this leading

And welcome to the forum I am new here as well

 

[for_his_glory]

Hi Itsmehello and welcome to CF.

You seem to have a heart for the Lord and to work within His ministry, but it seems like you are doing the choosing instead of allowing Jesus to take you where He needs you to be within His ministry.

Anyone who has given his or her life over to the Lord has the ability to continue the works of the Lord for the glory of the Kingdom of God through the diversities of gifts given by the Holy Spirit. As we are all one in the body of Christ, so are the gifts given to one body, though given separately to those believers that will receive them to be able to function as a whole. God wants our availability, not our ability. Never doubt about being able to carry on the works of the Lord, because doubt only comes from the sin of unbelief and Satan loves to fill our minds with doubt when we waver in our belief.

The works of the Lord are not just teaching his word behind a pulpit as the works of the Lord also include feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and not turning our backs on those that are in prison. The meaning of prison can be twofold as meaning actual prison and also those who imprison themselves by the hardships of their own lives. The works of the Lord is the witness of God shared with people that do not know him.

There is no one greater than another in the kingdom of God as God is no respecter of person and all are equal in his eyes. We know the kingdom of God dwells in our hearts and we are all equal in the eyes of the Lord if we be in Christ. We all have various talents that God has given us and the works we do are all for the glory of the Lord as we are called to be laborers of the harvest.

We all have the ability to serve the Lord in some capacity. The works we do, we do through the Holy Spirit guiding us so we will always remain in Gods will always being able to give God the praise and glory for the works he does through us. God gave us all certain talents and we use those talents to serve the Lord. Best to do is go to Jesus praying and allowing Him to lead you where He wants you to be in servitude as it will bring honor and glory to His name and feel your heart with joy.

 

[Beetow]

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● 1Cor 7:25+28 . . Now about virgins: if a virgin marries, she has not sinned

The Greek word translated "virgins" basically refers to girls not yet married. Here in
American we assume virgins are girls not yet sexually active but in that ancient culture,
it was more about a girl's age and/or marital status rather than her private life.

There's an ancient temple in Greece called the Parthenon; which was at one time a sort
of shrine to the goddess Athena (a.k.a. Minerva). Apparently it was common for
Athena's followers to donate their young girls to her service.

I'm guessing that the Christians in ancient Corinth, influenced by Greek and Roman
culture, were curious whether they were supposed to donate their young girls to Christ's
service; viz: make nuns of them; which of course would seal them into celibacy and thus
preclude the possibility of ever having a man and a family of their own.

● 1Cor 7:26-28 . . Because of the present crisis, I think that it is good for you to remain
as you are. Are you married? Do not seek a divorce. Are you unmarried? Do not look for
a wife. But if you do marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not
sinned.

The "present crisis" probably relates to circumstances that make it difficult and/or
inadvisable to settle down and raise a family, e.g. Jer 16:1-4 and Matt 24:19-22.

However, marriage, overall, doesn't displease God; and best of all, the Corinthian
Christians didn't have to donate their maidens to Christ as nuns; rather, the girls were
perfectly at liberty to settle down with a man.
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[GodsGrace]

Yes ofc, also I would love to ask you a question that is very important: I had a thought of being a nun, honestly I want to serve God and if I have to I could be, but I have many passions and I feel more inclined to ministry, its just that if I choose the calling I “like” I feel like I am not denying myself enough. I don’t know if it was a calling, because it was mira a thought like “if God asked you, wpuld you do that for him, would you deny yourself until that poi t?” but I feel really scared and don’t want to live in a convent, I love adrenaline and sports and serving in other ways, but I amafraid that if I choose something I like I am not proving my faith enough, like the question is more “Do I have to delete every passion and talent I have to prove to God I would do anything?” If I had to I would, like I want him to be the centre of my life, but I think I would serve better in other ways. Also, whats the basis to recognize any vocation? Thank you

You haven't been back itsmehello, but I'll reply anyway.
I do hope you return.

If you're thinking of becoming a nun, you need to go to a Catholic priest and advise him and he'll tell you the next steps.

A person doesn't just decide to become a nun....there's a whole procedure to go through to make sure you're not making a mistake.

And you're not supposed to be proving your faith.
And yes, God must be the center of your life.
This is true for any Christian but especially for a nun.

Also, there are other vocations which are a little different but also require devotion.

Hope you find your way.
But God will love you if you love Him no matter what you choose.

 

[Beetow]

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● Gen 17:16 . . I will bless her; indeed, I will give you a son by her. I will bless her
so that she shall give rise to nations; rulers of peoples shall issue from her.

Sarah's calling wasn't much of a calling. She wasn't required to go off to some
foreign country as a missionary, nor to open and operate hostels and orphanages in
impoverished lands, nor head up a local chapter of the March Of Dimes, nor muster
an army like a Joan of Arc. All that Sarah had to do for God was just be Isaac's
mom.

● 1Cor 7:24 . . Brethren, let each one remain with God in the situation in which he
was called.

In other words: we may, sometimes, have to consider our current situation with
God as "on standby"

So: if you're a slave; don't become a runaway slave. If you're a secretary, don't
quit your job and/or abandon your husband to run off and become another Joan of
Arc. Stay put; always keeping in mind that whether slave, free, or crusader; will
make no difference in your association with God.

NOTE: Ambitious Christians sometimes feel as though they are not being utilized by
God to their fullest potential, i.e. they could be doing more. Well; it just might be
that in His opinion you're doing enough, and more is a nice thought, but
unnecessary.
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[miamited]

Hi Itsmehello

I would find out what it is that you believe you are doing for God by being a 'nun'. God's word asks us to work in evangelizing the gospel of salvation through His Son's death. That's the last command that Jesus gave unto his disciples. I believe that can be done through just about any avocation that one chooses for their life's goals. Taking a vow of poverty or purity isn't anything that God asks of us as some individual representing Him. Over and above His telling us not to live sexually immoral lives and not to seek to attain wealth over Him, I don't think that there is any evidence in the Scriptures that women were called to be 'nuns'.

If a woman is a follower of Jesus then she already knows that she should hold herself sexually pure before God whether she gave some vow to do so in some ceremony of a body of the fellowship of believers or not. I think that's a pretty clear message for all of God's children found in the Scriptures. If a woman is a follower of Jesus then she already knows that money isn't something to be hoarded for its own value. Nowhere in the Scriptures is there an ask that women live in abject poverty if they want to serve God in proclaiming the gospel that He wants us to proclaim.

Finally, if you can't do it with a cheerful heart, something that God wants us to do, then don't do it because your sacrifice is wasted. So, my first recommendation is to spend some time talking with God and finding out if He wants anyone to be a 'nun'. Ask Him to show you in His truth where He has called some special group of women to Him to give their lives up as a sacrifice to Him in such a manner as joining some special group shunning the companionship of men and money.

However, if you find peace and closeness to God in that work, then I encourage you to seek that for your life.

 

[Who Me]

amafraid that if I choose something I like I am not proving my faith enough, like the question is more “Do I have to delete every passion and talent I have to prove to God I would do anything?

A late reply to your post.

We prove/demonstrate our faith by how we live. An example our church has a soccer team which regularly gets comments from the referee, other teams about the lack of foul language and gentlemanly conduct while playing.

You would demonstrate your faith in ordinary life by how you live, your refraining from malicious gossip, language, mode of dress etc.

Jesus said, " If you love me, you will obey my commands.! "
Pull said we should always be ready to give aReason for the hope/faith that we have.

The bible is about ordinary people living ordinary lives in the world for God.