Lesson 23

Listening to the Call

Prepared by:
Mr. Esmhel B. Briones
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The Big Question

“How will I be sure that it is the state of life were God is

calling me to be?”
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The Big Question

“Discerning and acting on God’s will does not mean you will
never have difficult days or feel lousy sometimes. But
choosing to live in alignment with God makes you more
joyful, compassionate, and peaceful, even on bad days”
Debra K. Farrington.
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The Motivation

Very crucial in discerning is the motivation. Motivation is

the energy that drives the person to do things. It keeps the
interest of the person to pursue what he/she wants. It is
the reason behind a decision.
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Prayer and Scripture

“now therefore, I pray You, if I have found favor in Your

sight, let me know Your ways that I may know You, so that I
may find favor in Your sight…”(Ec.33:13)
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Importance of Prayer and Scripture

Prayer

“Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the

Father may be glorified in the Son” (Jn. 14:13).
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Importance of Prayer and Scripture

Scripture

“The Sacred Scriptures contain the Word of God and,

because they are inspired, they are truly the Word of God”
(DV 24), (CCC135).
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Solitude and Discernment
So He said, “Go forth and stand on the mountain before the Lord “
And behold, the Lord was passing by! And a great and strong wind
was rending the mountains and breaking in pieces the rocks before
the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an
earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the
earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a
sound of a gentle blowing. So He said, “Go forth and stand on the
mountain before the lord “ and behold, the Lord was passing by! And
a great and strong wind was rending the mountains and breaking in
pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind.
And after the wind an earthquake, but the lord was not in the
earthquake. After the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the
Fire; and after the fire a sound of a gentle blowing (1 King 19: 11-12).
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Life’s Response: Discerning God’s will is a lifelong

process.
1. Reflect.
2. Be in silence.
3. Consult the expert.
4. Read the Scripture.
5. Pray.
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