vocation

A regular occupation, especially one for which a person is particularly suited or qualified.

An inclination or aptness for a certain kind of work.

A calling of an individual by God, especially for a religious career.

A calling or designation to a particular activity, office, or duty; a summons; a call; in theology, a call, under God's guidance, to the Christian life or some special state, service, or ministry.

Employment; occupation; avocation; calling; business; trade: including professions as well as mechanical occupations. See avocation, 5.