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Day 26 – Faith
Fear is something that can grab a strong hold of us as we enter college life. I had a lot of fears when I came to Belmont as a freshman. I worried that I wouldn’t fit in with other students. I was nervous about keeping up with a big class load. I was stressed about making the right decision about my major. It’s a scary time. So many fears build up in our minds as freshmen. When we come with all our fears, it’s important to remember that God is with us. God can be our steady foundation when everything else feels like it could fall apart.
Find time in your busy day to pray. Psalm 34:4 tells us that we can go to God during these times of indecision and worry. Prayer is something that is so overlooked in our society, today; and yet it is so beneficial. Take your fears to God. Psalm 34:4 declares, “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fear.” Don’t be afraid to face your fears because God will be with you.
It’s important to know that even when we feel down, we aren’t alone. Paul tells us that God will help us along this new journey. Even in these moments of fear, God will listen. Paul reassures us in 2 Thessalonians that “the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you.” Be encouraged. Know that God is faithful and that God listens. As you enter this new chapter of your life, when fear can often times overshadow everything else, know that God will give you the strength necessary to not only succeed, but also the strength to make sure that Belmont provides some of the best memories of your life.
CHRISTOPHER DEAN | 2014 Graduate | Religious Studies
Fear is something that can grab a strong hold of us as we enter college life. I had a lot of fears when I came to Belmont as a freshman. I worried that I wouldn’t fit in with other students. I was nervous about keeping up with a big class load. I was stressed about making the right decision about my major. It’s a scary time. So many fears build up in our minds as freshmen. When we come with all our fears, it’s important to remember that God is with us. God can be our steady foundation when everything else feels like it could fall apart.
Find time in your busy day to pray. Psalm 34:4 tells us that we can go to God during these times of indecision and worry. Prayer is something that is so overlooked in our society, today; and yet it is so beneficial. Take your fears to God. Psalm 34:4 declares, “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fear.” Don’t be afraid to face your fears because God will be with you.
It’s important to know that even when we feel down, we aren’t alone. Paul tells us that God will help us along this new journey. Even in these moments of fear, God will listen. Paul reassures us in 2 Thessalonians that “the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you.” Be encouraged. Know that God is faithful and that God listens. As you enter this new chapter of your life, when fear can often times overshadow everything else, know that God will give you the strength necessary to not only succeed, but also the strength to make sure that Belmont provides some of the best memories of your life.
CHRISTOPHER DEAN | 2014 Graduate | Religious Studies
About this Plan
This 40 day prayer plan was written by students, faculty and staff at Belmont University as a daily devotional for incoming freshmen. Each day guides and encourages new college students in their faith in Jesus Christ through the word of God and the sincere thoughts, seasoned advice and honest prayers of the contributing authors. May these words help you grow in your love for God and your love for others!
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