The lecture covers the questions of commitment and calling, viewed through the examples of Jesus, Mary, and Saint Peter by Ragsdale and Ragsdale (2018a; 2018b; 2018c; 2018d; 2018e; 2018f). Calling and commitment are considered twin concepts, which are connected with spirituality. The notion of commitment is linked with the presence of a caller, the one who is called, and a response to the call. A caller is a personal god, who shows the right way to an individual, taking the characteristics of their personality into consideration. It is essential to have a relationship with one’s inner god to be able to hear the call and to recognize that it is what a person needs to do in life. The last stage is a response – how a person reacts to the call of their inner god. The most important thing is not just making a choice, but staying committed to it. Commitment is an act of courage to keep on following our individual calls, regardless of the hardships.
To me, this topic is very relevant as there have been times when I was not sure if the professional way that I’ve chosen was right. Some of my friends and family members do not support my decision to become a medical worker. Nonetheless, through prayers and analyzing myself I have realized that my job has to be related to helping people. My personal commitment is to help others, and the satisfaction that I get when doing it is a sign from God that my choice is correct. My commitment is in learning what I need to become a professional in the chosen field. Finally, my reward for building communication with my inner god is the gratitude of other people and the feeling of satisfaction that my work is important.
References
Ragsdale, J., & Ragsdale, S. (2018a). RNRS 396 Week 7 Video 1.
Ragsdale, J., & Ragsdale, S. (2018b). RNRS 396 Week 7 Video 2.
Ragsdale, J., & Ragsdale, S. (2018c). RNRS 396 Week 7 Video 3.
Ragsdale, J., & Ragsdale, S. (2018d). RNRS 396 Week 7 Video 4.
Ragsdale, J., & Ragsdale, S. (2018e). RNRS 396 Week 7 Video 5.
Ragsdale, J., & Ragsdale, S. (2018f). RNRS 396 Week 7 Video 6.