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Hearing God's Call?!?!?

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hereIamLordnamechanger · 21/04/2011 21:25

I went to the Chrism Eucharist today in the Cathedral. I felt a real sense of God's presence and power, and a true yearning to ordained ministry. I came out of the service and said to DH I think I need to talk to A (Parish priest) and the DDO!

Yikes.

I don't want to be too public about it at the moment. I am still trying to ascertain what this really means (and talk about it without bursting into tears), and I have yet to have a proper chat to A about it (although I sprung it on him after the service in the same way I did with DH).

I say sprung, but really it doesn't feel too much of a supprise to me, before DH went to theological college I remember wondering about ministry with our priest then. I felt that the timing was completely wrong to persue it at that stage anyway. I was content to follow my DH's journey. I also felt that if God wanted me he would make it impossible for me to avoid it!

It's impossible to avoid now.

Yikes!

Just wanted to say, in a fairly (some folk will recognise who this may be) incognito way, it all out loud.

I would be at church at the watch now BTW, but I am on babysitting duty.

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MadHairyMilkEggonEasterDay · 21/04/2011 22:49

Sounds so exciting (think I might know who you are? ) Grin Love the way you describe it as a 'true yearning' - it is hard to put a 'call' into words but they are certainly as good as any I have heard! Sounds like it's been in your mind for a while now but the timing has been not quite right - and now God is gently giving you that little push. Talk to your parish priest and they will put you in touch with the DDO. Keep talking here if you need to explore it incognito too. :)

This may be the start of an incredibly exciting journey - awesome stuff!

thejaffacakesareonme · 21/04/2011 22:59

Wow - exciting stuff!

hereIamLordnamechanger · 22/04/2011 10:56

Yes MadHairDay it is me! Obviously not incognito enough! Grin

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MadHairyMilkEggonEasterDay · 22/04/2011 13:19

Grin I can keep secrets.

MaryBS · 22/04/2011 13:22

:) :) :) sounds fantastic!

hereIamLordnamechanger · 22/04/2011 13:49

Fantastic, scary, emotional, and all sorts of other random emotions thrown into the mix.
The process of discernment starts here. If God really wants me other people will affirm this.
Wait and watch time. Smile

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MaryBS · 22/04/2011 15:33

Actually, it doesn't always happen that other people affirm you, although its nice if they do. God calls the most unlikely people sometimes (like me!). No-one ever told me I should become a Lay Reader (although since becoming one, I get told I should be ordained all the time :o )

MadHairyMilkEggonEasterDay · 22/04/2011 16:07

I shall keep telling you Mary, and not let up Grin

MaryBS · 23/04/2011 08:02

Not me MHD, but hereIamLordnamechanger!

MadHairyMilkEggonEasterDay · 23/04/2011 11:43

And you Mary - Grin You won't escape easily [evil grin] Grin

hereIamLordnamechanger · 23/04/2011 12:36

I have been to see vicar this morning...
He affirmed me, and is writing to DDO. A special Holy Saturday for me. Grin

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MadHairyMilkEggonEasterDay · 23/04/2011 12:58

:)

MaryBS · 23/04/2011 14:25

Thats great news :)

Clockface · 23/04/2011 16:54
Grin

How wonderful! Do cherish all the affirmation, and stick with it through the ups and downs. If you want to PM me, please do (I am in training).

nickelbaalamb · 23/04/2011 16:57

That's really exciting! Grin

we need a priest, if you need somewhere to train Wink

PositiveAttitude · 23/04/2011 17:17

Very exciting HereIamLord. Have a very special weekend. Smile

hereIamLordnamechanger · 23/04/2011 19:53

Thank you all!

Clockface - we have spoken before in my (usual guise) my DH left the 'Holy Hill' 2 years ago... Wink

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ManicPanic · 23/04/2011 19:56

Good on you.

I just know that it will be the beginning and of a very special journey for you Smile

shivster1980 · 23/04/2011 20:05

BTW It's me!

I don't know why I was hiding on here, as far as I know I am incognito anyway!

Grin
Clockface · 23/04/2011 21:52

Grin Yes we have spoken before! I shall keep you in my prayers!

MadHairyMilkEggonEasterDay · 24/04/2011 13:06

So excited for you shiv. Knew it had to be you :) Happy easter :)

ohhappyday · 24/04/2011 20:53

Hi I am new here. Hope I can find it again! That is amazing I love hearing these stories. ps this may be a bit out there but I think you may just have been baptised in the holy spirit

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