What kind of job will I get? Where will I live? Will I get married? These are questions that most graduating seniors are asking. They are important questions, to be sure.
Does Jesus Really Care About Your Career?
As people who know Jesus and want to follow him, we often ask for His help in answering questions about our future. But does Jesus really care about my job? Or where I live? Or who accompanies me as I journey through life? Our natural answer is: of course, Jesus cares; He loves me.
So if He cares about my job, my location and my spouse, and if I really care about Jesus, then I ought to spend more time asking what kinds of jobs does Jesus like and why does He like them? Or, what is it about my location that matters to Him? Or, what is it about being married or not that is important to God?
Called to Live a Coherent Life
Years ago, when facing possible bankruptcy after a real estate development project, God asked me: “Before you started this real estate development project, why didn’t you ask me about it?” This question was profound. I had thought God only cared about the kind of person I was when I did whatever I did. But clearly, He cared about the particular job I did too.
Is this related to the works He had planned for me that I should walk in them? What a thought! If God has a plan for your life and that plan involves a job and a location, then you need to know more about what God cares about on this earth.
Understanding Vocation
The word “vocation” comes from the Greek root vocare meaning “to call.” Dictionary.com defines it as a particular occupation, business, or profession; a calling; a divine call to God’s service.
As you step into life beyond the university, remember: God cares deeply about your career, your location, your relationships, and your purpose. He doesn’t just care about your spiritual life on Sundays—He cares about how you work, where you live, and who you become Monday through Saturday.
Seek His wisdom. Ask Him about your vocation. Build a life that’s coherent, integrated, and aligned with His purposes. That’s how you’ll find true fulfillment beyond graduation.
