My path as the Will of God

What is my path? Only God knows. And He directs it. I have two choices: either to follow it or to go my own way in opposite. My mind formed such a picture above. A signpost is my guide. But what is my signpost? It is none other than a bible, my important guide. Without it, how can I know and follow what God wants me to go? Then, I moved on and approached the plants with the notices describing them. The signpost never mentions about them but the plants are there. Fortunately, the notices help me to understand what kinds of plants they are. Without them, it is possible that my curiosity will accumulate itself and encourage me to touch the plants. Either I pluck it and feels satisfied or my hands will get hurt from its noxious thorns. So those notices are like the church interpreting what is going on beyond the bible. I look up and notice the sensation of heat. Whoa, the weather is so hot. I want to go home, shower and sleep in the comfort zone. This is my own want yet there is greater desire - to seek God. So I continue. But I stop in the track and look ahead of the path; the forest greets my sight. I cannot tell what is ahead and may feel diffident and fearful. But God already makes the path ahead and makes it seems that I must continue. Fortunately, I have the things in my bag I carry. They are able to support me in my journey. What are they? Faith, prayer and confidence in God. I believe I will, and want to meet God after I pass through the forest. Finally, the path looks tough and long. Yes, I have my support. But I need something else. What is it? My energy battery. Without it, how can I move? But where does it come from? Perseverance and enthusiasm.

"Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth: and God has placed in the human heart a desire to know the truth - in a word, to know himself - so that by knowing and loving God, men and women may also come to the fullness of truth about themselves." - Pope John Paul II, Fides at Ratio

"What does it avail to know that there is a God, which you not only believe by Faith, but also know by reason: what does it avail that you know Him if you think little of Him?" - St Thomas More

Approaching this weekend, my schedule introduced a discernment vocation camp into my life. I sensed my heart obviously being enthralled by the accumulating excitement as I was walking towards a seminary with a good friend of mine. My mind made up an anticipation to learn something new. I could not help but felt the joy and ardency as I got to know all the brothers greeting me. I also met a few priests and even Archbishop himself. Nevertheless, I did all my best to pay attention to what this journey offered for me. Indeed, my learning process was very satisfiable and significant. But I looked forward to learning more. When it was over, despite our large degree of fatigue, another friend of mine and I headed for the certain church for the Novena service as usual. This time, it was on my head to lead the prayers and songs in the form of sign language with my friend. It was my very first time yet I could not find any nervousness to head me off as I was making my sign hands in the process. Thankfully I made my little prayer beforehand. With feedback and comments, I was aspired to practise more and do well next time. In my perspective, I really was glad that I made the visit to the seminary. But it was significant that I learnt to obey the will of God. Where He wants me to go and I will go. If He wants to go left, I go left. And if He determines right, I go right. I hope that I will draw ever closer to God through Catholic faith every moment of my life.

"If I were worthy of such a favor from my God, I would ask that He grant me this one miracle: that by His grace He would make of me a good man." - St Ansgar