"La mayoría de nosotros usamos "Estoy esperando que Dios revele Su llamado en mi vida" como un medio para evitar la acción."

When someone says they're waiting for God to reveal His calling, what they're often doing is stalling. It's a way to avoid taking action or making decisions. It's like standing at the edge of a pool and saying you're waiting for the perfect wave before you jump in. But the truth is, you're just scared of the water.

This idea became particularly relevant during the rise of the modern evangelical movement. Many people, especially within religious communities, felt a strong pressure to discover their "calling" or divine purpose. It became a kind of spiritual procrastination — a holy-sounding excuse to avoid doing the hard work of making choices and taking risks.

Think about a recent college graduate uncertain about their career path. They might sit at home for months, telling themselves (and others) they're waiting for a sign from God. They pray, they meditate, they think deeply about their future. But they don't actually send out job applications or network with potential employers. They convince themselves that when the time is right, their path will be illuminated. All the while, their peers are out there gaining experience, making mistakes, and finding direction through action, not waiting.

So how do you apply this wisdom in your own life? Start by acknowledging that waiting for a sign isn’t a plan — it’s a delay tactic. If you feel uncertain about your next steps, that's okay. But don’t let that uncertainty turn into paralysis. Take small steps forward. Maybe you don’t know what your ultimate career should be, but you can take a job that interests you now. You can volunteer, intern, or start a project on the side. Action creates momentum, and momentum often leads to clarity.

Imagine this: You have a friend named Sarah. Sarah has always wanted to be a writer but keeps telling everyone she's waiting for the right inspiration. She’s waiting for God to reveal the perfect story she’s meant to write. Years go by, and Sarah writes nothing. One day, you suggest she starts by writing short stories or even a blog. She hesitates, saying it’s not the “divine inspiration” she’s waiting for. But after some nudging, she gives it a shot. She writes a short story, then another, and another. Before long, she realizes her passion for writing isn’t about waiting for one big idea — it’s about the joy of writing itself. She finds her calling not through a grand revelation but through the act of doing.

The key takeaway here is simple: Don’t use waiting for a sign as an excuse to avoid taking action. Life is about moving forward, making choices, and finding your path through the journey, not before it. So go ahead, dive into the pool, and make some waves of your own. If you're always waiting for the perfect moment, you might just miss the chance to live the life you're meant to live.