My Dear Daughters: Chapter 5: Vocation

 I was originally going to call this chapter 'career' which might have been fine, but 'vocation' sounds more impressive, and I think carries with it a sense of 'calling'.

I don't know what you'll be called to do in life as your vocation. Maybe you're be nurses or teachers. Perhaps you'll be businesswomen like nonna. Maybe you'll be wives and mothers like grandma.

Honestly, I don't particularly mind what you do in life, as long as it's good honest work.

Joy and I used to joke about our respective cultural expectations for children. My culture would say 'as long as you're happy'. Joy's culture would demand you attain to a professional career like a doctor or lawyer. I don't think it's either/or, but both/and. Of course we want you happy, but also successful and prosperous in life.

There's even more important things than good work. You could work hard and gain the whole world, but if you lose your souls, the world will not profit you.

As Jesus put it, He told us not to worry about our lives, our daily necessities etc. Instead, He commanded us to seek first God's everlasting Kingdom, and His righteousness, and He will provide for our needs.

We're not to store up treasures for ourselves on earth, where moths, rust and thieves destroy. Instead, we're to invest in the Kingdom of God, and to gain eternal treasures.

A good principle if you find yourselves in times of plenty (hopefully!) is not to raise your standard of living, but to raise your standard of charitable giving.

You're all intelligent, capable girls who I'm sure have bright futures ahead of you, by God's grace. May He bless your journeys, and may He one day call you all home to glory.