Hey everyone! I'm really trying to make these posts more of a habit and more frequently. I really appreciate everyone who takes a few quick minutes out of their busy schedules to read my posts and I really hope its worth it, I know that reading something "relatable" in my life can help me cope and get through whatever is going on--plus there's always a new song that you can listen to on my blog! :) I just learned today that I can actually upload the video to my blog... which makes it much more convenient.
Anyway, I've successfully completed my first week of college. And can I just say that it one of the most stressful, fun, amazing, crazy, social, hectic, enjoyable weeks I've ever had. Just the idea of being in charge and independent of your choices, your life, and your path is so great. It's the first time for many people that they are in total control of their actions and completely in charge of their path and choices to effect their future. For those of you looking into schools, whether it be undergrad or graduate, I'm going to advertise Baylor University. It's one of the most friendly, beautiful, christ-filled environments you can find. To me, it was really important that Christ be included in my college experience. Especially since college can get a little hectic at times, it always is good to be reminded that God is still with you through everything. My school has church services, bible studies, youth gatherings, and chapel all the time. And I love knowing that a relationship with Christ is something they really strive for all the students to have.
The other day in class, my professor had the class read an article on the major decisions made in college. It shocked me that a majority of students change their major 2-3 times during their undergrad years. Shocking in the fact that I've had a set plan and goal laid out for me since I was a sophomore in high school. I had picked a major and took classes and joined activities to prepare me for further education in college. And now I'm being told that it might not be my final path? That worries me a little, as it should for a lot of college students. Aren't we paying thousands of dollars a year to become educated in the area that we want to excel in and possibly have a future career in? At this moment I can't possibly imagine changing paths... but that's in my power, I have the power through prayer to help God guide me to the right path, the most successful path that addresses my needs and will make me most happiest. And I think that can sometimes be a difficult concept for some to grasp, I know it can be for me. Here I am, someone who has worked a majority of high school for what I'm going to accomplish in college, I want my path to be right. But who's to say that God doesn't have something else in mind? Sometimes we need to take a step back and let God lead us, guide us to the end of the tunnel.
I think this song, "Between the Raindrops" ---->
by Lifehouse best suits this. Change can be a scary concept. Change to a new school, a job change, moving, a new year, new goals, regardless of the change, it's difficult. But God is always with us, walking through every tear, every smile, every laugh, every pain, every raindrop in our lives. He's constantly there reminding us that his love is unconditional and the promising light at the end. One quote I love is "Everything will be okay in the end, if it's not okay, it's not the end." Sometimes I give up on myself too easily, I think that once I've failed I can't redeem myself or get back up. But that should never be the case, it's never too late to get back up, it's never too late to redeem yourself, and it's never too late to accept Christ into your life, because he's always there.
My challenge: Redeem yourself in something that you thought you should give up on: finish that book you thought you couldn't finish, join the club you never got to join, do something :)
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jerimiah 29:11
Regret nothing.
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