Dating, Discernment & Doing God’s Will

People have wrestled with the complexities of romance and discerning God's will for their lives from time immemorial. But today, many young adults are outright paralyzed by the search and suffering more for it.

Why? Because today's culture has profoundly changed the way young adults understand relationships, happiness, and even themselves. It encourages the pursuit of comfort, distorts communication and socialization, and turns ordinary human weaknesses into sources of fear and shame. Even faithful young adults can absorb these influences without realizing how much they are complicating their search for a vocation.

Good content alone cannot solve this problem. What's needed is a wisdom-filled approach with principles you can apply to your daily lived experience.

This book weaves together gospel teaching, common sense, and compelling true stories from saints and sinners alike to help you pursue your vocation with simplicity, clarity, and courage.

Joe and Corinne MacDonald speak directly to the questions and roadblocks that keep young adults stuck, and they show you a solid path forward. They will help you discover:

• A way to understand your vocation that transforms your approach to life
• Practical tips for cultivating a fruitful prayer life
• How to reconcile conflicting desires and distinguish between movements of the Holy Spirit and your feelings
• Practical strategies for communicating and building relationships in the digital age
• Seven pro-dating tips for before, during, and after relationships
• How to embrace your weaknesses while letting God heal and transform them
• Ways to step forward in trust without waiting for the angel Gabriel to appear

Bonus features include a Cheat Sheet for Discernment as well as a practical, fun Cheat Sheet for Dating.

You were made to love and be loved. God, who loves you, wants your happiness even more than you do. So, before spending another sleepless night agonizing over your future, consider that your vocational discernment approach might need a reboot. Open this book and take leaps forward with greater clarity and courage.

Whether you are just beginning to discern God's will, have been pursuing your vocation for years, are considering religious life, or are preparing for marriage, this book offers practical wisdom and profound insights to help you move forward with greater peace, clarity, and confidence.