Sometimes the heart and mind don't always agree. I can't say you should always go with one over the other. They usually both have compelling arguements. They are both vulnerable to being swayed by worldly thoughts so it's important to seek wisdom to make sure it's in accordance with God's word.
My story didn't involve too much of that advice but it worked out. I knew I wanted to be a pharmacist since 11th grade. I planned my high school classes and college career towards that goal. What I didn't expect was that the Navy would interfere with that plan. I applied and got accepted twice to the pharmacy program here in LR. I had to make a choice both times on whether a career or a relationship was more important to me. If you could summarize my life in one word, it would be 'adaptation.' I followed my heart and changed career paths. Some might say I missed the money train but I don't think money is what life's all about. I still agree with my heart's decisions. I think my career worked out better anyways with the physical adaptations I've had to make. So in this bout, the heart and mind both won.
Sometimes the heart has reasons that reason doesn't understand.
Definitely. I found a quote years ago that I wrote in the front of my Bible, a paraphrase of Gal. 2:20 "For one who is crucified with Christ, hanging on a cross, there is no comfortable future or career plan. There is the freedom of being with Christ, sharing his cross, and the joy of facing an eternity with Him."
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You didn't miss the money train....that would be the doctors, LOL!! We just got through discussing spiritual gifts in our lifegroup and how it is best if passion and abilities match. Mine don't! My passion is singing, but that is definitely NOT where my abilities lie!! I wish! Not sure exactly where my abilities do lie, but I have "adapted" like you! However, you can believe I will be singing front and center in the heavenly choir! Love you, Angie...T.
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