As you are new in your career or about to begin one, I pray that it’s more exciting for you than stressful. Take comfort in knowing that God made you for a purpose. He gave us unique personalities and abilities that help guide our career paths. My hope for you is that your choices are based on this:

• Of course, what interests you or what you’re passionate about
• Your natural talent or skills that come easily for you
• But also by where you are needed most. What breaks your heart? Working to remedy a need in your world could be the most satisfying career path of all.

Just remember that you are a work in progress and you will continue to mature, learn and experience new things for the rest of your life. So, your career path may take more than one turn along the way.

Some of the best career advice I’ve ever received is this: “Do what you love and the money will come.” If we love what we do and believe we are using our God-given talents for His purpose, God will provide for us. He is devoted to your growth for His good purposes. The Bible tells us that God “is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.” Ephesians 3:20

Pray: Lord, I trust you to guide me; to open doors for me in your perfect timing and to show me my next steps according to Your will. Amen.

photo: The grounds at Ashford Castle; Cong, Ireland