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I've always wondered if there is something for every single person that God "meant" for that person to do, supposing such person belongs to the world and has to make a living.

For instance, if there is a profession God intended for every person, or a business etc.

I just think about this because I can decide on my own whether to go to this or that job, or whether to start this or that business, but in all this, I don't know what God would like me to be doing the most, or if there is something special I was meant for, something that will be the "best" thing I am suited for.

I think more and more about this when I think about working for a living, I mean, it really sucks to be a slave to someone else and to depend on your employers for money, and to be honest the whole thing is risky since you can be fired at any time, so I always wonder if this is what God would want me to be doing.

Should you even pray for this, or just analyze what best suits you and decide for yourself?

Good post, and a great question.

I would recommend two things:

1.) Read Uniformity With God's Will by Saint Alphonsus de Ligouri.  This is a short little booklet that can be read over the course of a day or two.  I've read it about a dozen times and it gets better every time I read it.  You can download a PDF version online or order it off Amazon for a couple bucks.  I try to buy a couple dozen copies at a time to have on hand for friends and family.

He can find this book here, among other jewels:

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Good post, and a great question.

I would recommend two things:

1.) Read Uniformity With God's Will by Saint Alphonsus de Ligouri.  This is a short little booklet that can be read over the course of a day or two.  I've read it about a dozen times and it gets better every time I read it.  You can download a PDF version online or order it off Amazon for a couple bucks.  I try to buy a couple dozen copies at a time to have on hand for friends and family.

2.) I would suggest a Nine Day Novena to Saint Joseph.  Below is the novena prayer I pray, and I insert my intention before the prayer...

O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.

O Saint Joseph, assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.

O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. Amen

O Saint Joseph, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions. O Saint Joseph, pray for me.


 Here's a little quote from the book by Saint Alphonsus:

I hope this helps, and I'll keep you in my prayers.

I read this book a long time ago, and from what I remember, it was more about just accepting whatever happens to you, not about actively doing something to see what you’re supposed to be doing. Correct me if I’m wrong about that.
I know that most entrepreneurs and “successful” people didn’t just wait around for something to happen and they didn’t just “accept the hand they were dealt” but instead went out and “made their own life,” so to speak.
The thing is, you can’t just do nothing but pray and wait for God to tell you what to do for a living, because of course you need money right now.
I’ll read the book again anyway and thanks for your answer and prayers.