Last Thursday I made my decision regarding my major. Let me tell you the decision was not easy. I was torn between special education and journalism. Many people urged me to stay in education, and others were highly supportive of journalism. However, at the end of the day I had to choose what was best for me living the life Christ died for.
Wednesday night I was talking to my dad, and he gave me great advice (as always). He said, "Remember what I taught you years ago, and remember how that turned out. Do the same thing now."
What he meant by that was put it in God's hand, and let him lead the way. This is exactly how I found my fiancé, through praying that prayer. At the time I thought I had done that already, but nonetheless I prayed, and told God that it was in His hands and that I would follow.
The next day (Decision Day) I went to Simpkins Hall where the English and Journalism office is. Of course I arrived early for my meeting, so, naturally, I explored the building. I fell in love with the old architecture of the building, the old light fixtures and the secret rooms. It was all super cool. Around 2 p.m. I made my way back to the adviser's office.
The adviser that I was meeting with, Ellen, called me into her office and told me to have a seat. Upon sitting, I looked around the room. This is where I saw God working his magic. The walls were decorated in Harry Potter paraphernalia, and I love Harry Potter. There was a 9 3/4 sign for Hogwarts, and a cup that said, "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good." I was literally in hog heaven, but this was not the best part.
As the meeting progressed, I peered at her desk. There was a little tattered book laying peacefully in front of her computer. I had to ask, "Is that a Bible?" She looked at it, and said, "yes it is." At that moment, I knew that I was where God wanted me to be. She did everything that needed to be done for me to be a journalism major. If I do not add another minor, I could actually graduate early, but if I add a non-profit minor then I will graduate at my original graduation date.
God moves in wonderful ways, and I am extremely grateful to be His daughter. Sometimes it is easy to get lost and confused in this world, but with God I know I will be okay.
In regards to my change of major, here is my favorite Bible quote:
1 Corinthians 13 The Message (MSG)
The Way of Love
13 If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don’t love, I’m nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate.
2 If I speak God’s Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, “Jump,” and it jumps, but I don’t love, I’m nothing.
3-7 If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don’t love, I’ve gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love.
(credit to: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+13&version=MSG)
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