What do you do?
What is your vocation? I chose those words carefully because I realize many of us would get stumped by “what is your career?” or “what do you do for a living?” simply because we don’t get paid much or anything for what we do. Also, many of us get paid for doing one thing, but we’d really consider our vocation, our chosen life’s work, to be something completely different.
So, what do you do? (I’d truly love to know… you can tell me in the comment section. Hint, hint.)
What do you do, Kay?
Well, thank you for asking. I’m still a full-time mom and homemaker, but also a minister to women – through my writing, teaching, speaking, mentoring, etc.
Obviously, what I do doesn’t pay much. But it’s still my vocation.
Oh, Kay…you spoke to my heart this morning! Thank you so much. My current "vocation" is non-paying, at present. I left a very lucrative medical sales position to return to school…to be a "lowly" biology teacher. I often wonder, as time passes and money is tight, if I made the right decision. But quickly I am reminded in the faces of the students at our church, of the reports of failing schools, of teens with broken hearts, homes and lives, that I am indeed moving toward my calling. I have relinquished my nets, and am following His call. 3 more semesters to go…and I'll be there!
Thanks for sharing your story Ellen. I know you'll make a great high school teacher. I'm rooting for you as you finish up that degree!