SINGLE, MARRIED OR RELIGIOUS?

Dear KERYGMA,

During my high school and college days, I never experienced having a boyfriend. I never regretted it, though, because I've always been happy in the company of friends and the love of my family. But still, I felt empty within. One day, I met a nun in a religious store. After sharing with her my anxieties about my state of life, she invited me to attend the search-in program. After four months, I respond to her invitation. I attended the search-in for six months. But because I was busy with school and had a lot of duties and paperwork, I was not able to continue my search-in.

One day, while waiting for the Mass to start, I prayed to God and promised to serve Him after I finished my studies and after about a year practicing my profession. But every time I remember my promise, I feel anxious. I read in the Bible that I should not be afraid for He has called me by name and I am His (Isaiah 43: 1). But I'm confused whether I really have the calling or not. However, as of now, I want to have my own family. Is it a sin to make a promise with the Lord and not fulfill it? Am I accountable for the vows I make to God?

Presently, I serve Him through the sick people in our parish medical clinic and through the Singles for Christ Community, and as a shepherd of KERYGMA.

Please help me to overcome this feeling.

In Christ,
MISS CONFUSED

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