A job is something that you do to earn money. It is work, and it can be work without passion. A calling is something else entirely even though it involves a job.
When I was a little girl I wanted to have 27 children. I told everyone I was going to have that many children, and they just would smile and look at me with amusement. When I grew into adulthood, I married young, had only two children, but I still wanted to help other children. I kept following my heart, and doors opened up for me to do what I did. It was my calling.
Many of you may have planned to work with children. Others had different dreams. Regardless of how you came into this profession, it is where you are now, and I don’t believe that is an accident. Every time you go to work, you have a chance to do more than just have a job. You have the opportunity to have it be your “calling,” your chance to make a difference.
Have a great day making that difference today and following that calling.
Maryln
Thursday, September 17, 2009
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2 comments:
It is encouraging to hear your words. Thank you for the reinforcement!
This is exactly how I view my job. I also volunteer with Girl Scouts and feel that, that is a calling also. I don't think of myself as a saint, or as a special human being because I can care for children other than my own. There jobs out there that are not for me that others do, and i'm glad they are able to do them. Getting paid to do what you enjoy doing is just an added bonus in life and a great blessing.
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