Marbaniang, Domenic

Forthcoming in CTrends There comes a point in the life of every young person when s/he asks the question, “What career track should I choose for my life?” It is important at this juncture to clearly differentiate between calling and career. There is certainly a difference between both of them; though, often the difference is not visible at once. So, the question, “What is the calling of my life?” precedes “What is the career track that I must choose?” But, first let’s point out the differences: Career or vocation can be chosen; calling is given by God. Career is functional and a means to an end; calling is the end or purpose of one’s life. Career is the occupation that one is trained for; calling precedes training. Careers can change based on the demand-supply curve of the market and opportunity of work; calling is permanent. One important ground verse of career choice in the Bible is Ecclesiastes 9:10: “ Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.” (Emphatics mine). E...