Do YOU think for yourself or do you let OTHERS do it for you?

Wow, what a day! I started the day doing what is most important...making sure my kids were fed and had lunches made and drove them to school. Later, I had a wonderful conversation with my mother-in-law which helped motivate me to start exercising again after being sick, I really appreciated it. Then I got to thinking again about how I love discussing a variety of topics with my friends and pondered how just through our discussions it could also lead to new possibilities and maybe even new careers for some of us. As I researched on line the definition to some of the new career choices and the how to's of becoming trained in other areas it got me to wondering...why do some people believe that only a church can decide who and who can not become a priest, a pastor for example? Once upon a time, only men were ordained. The decision makers of the church at that time firmly believed that was God's will as made known to them. Later, you find church policies have changed and now women are ordained as well. Now anyone can go on the internet as well and receive a liscense to become a Reverand. What I have learned is to be careful when you make your choices in life and when determining what it is you want to do. Ask yourself...did you think this through for yourself? Or did you let others think it through for you? Who knows, in 10 years they may have a different opinion or belief on the matter. Be wary, when people use the 'authority of the church' to substantiate their decision on what is correct or incorrect for you to do with your talents, abilities and interests. Honestly, look at yourself and realize that if YOU have the talent and ability after education or experience to perform a specific task or service then isn't that proof enough it was given to you from a higher source? Something to think about and to ponder. Don't be afraid to think...and know it's okay to do so!