Discernment: What should I do with my one and only life?

How do I know what is the best thing I can do with my one and only life? How can I make good choices – especially when there are so many possibilities that seem to be inviting me? The challenge of life-decision is fresh for each person who faces it; yet it is also the oldest of human challenges. Christians have been reflecting on the art of discernment since the days when Jesus taught them in person. These short reflections offer a sampling of that wisdom.