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Day 28 – Transition
Attending college can be a challenging transition. Almost instantly, you’re being thrust out on your own. There is no curfew, no restriction on where you can go or who you can hang out with, and you are pretty much free to make your own decisions without the input of a parental figure. However, while going to college is exciting, and even liberating, it is really easy to go down the wrong path.
Even though Belmont is a Christian school, not everyone will make very good decisions. Some of the people you will meet will not be going down the same path as you, and you might find yourself compromising your integrity in exchange for friendships.
Sometimes it seems like everyone else is out “having fun” when you are trying to uphold your beliefs, but don’t let that discourage you. Remember,
“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” Matthew 7:13–14 (KJV)
Living your life for Jesus and walking according to His word is not always easy. There are times when you will feel alone, or you may even be made fun of for believing what you believe. But like Matthew 7 says, the path to destruction is easy; it leaves room for sin, and sometimes doing what everyone else is doing is easier than doing the right thing. However, while the path to righteousness is narrow, and often less traveled, it leads to life, prosperity, peace and all of the things that God is full of. God’s reward for us is much more valuable than the validation of the world.
While you transition to life on your own here at Belmont, always remember that no matter where you are in life, God loves you through your triumphs and mistakes, and you can always come to Him. Lastly, consider the salmon and how it swims upstream to find food, despite all the other fish that go with the flow of the current. Follow righteousness, even if no one else is. Doing so will lead you to be exactly where God wants you.
LANA BOLEYJACK | TT, Sophomore | Commercial Voice major
Attending college can be a challenging transition. Almost instantly, you’re being thrust out on your own. There is no curfew, no restriction on where you can go or who you can hang out with, and you are pretty much free to make your own decisions without the input of a parental figure. However, while going to college is exciting, and even liberating, it is really easy to go down the wrong path.
Even though Belmont is a Christian school, not everyone will make very good decisions. Some of the people you will meet will not be going down the same path as you, and you might find yourself compromising your integrity in exchange for friendships.
Sometimes it seems like everyone else is out “having fun” when you are trying to uphold your beliefs, but don’t let that discourage you. Remember,
“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” Matthew 7:13–14 (KJV)
Living your life for Jesus and walking according to His word is not always easy. There are times when you will feel alone, or you may even be made fun of for believing what you believe. But like Matthew 7 says, the path to destruction is easy; it leaves room for sin, and sometimes doing what everyone else is doing is easier than doing the right thing. However, while the path to righteousness is narrow, and often less traveled, it leads to life, prosperity, peace and all of the things that God is full of. God’s reward for us is much more valuable than the validation of the world.
While you transition to life on your own here at Belmont, always remember that no matter where you are in life, God loves you through your triumphs and mistakes, and you can always come to Him. Lastly, consider the salmon and how it swims upstream to find food, despite all the other fish that go with the flow of the current. Follow righteousness, even if no one else is. Doing so will lead you to be exactly where God wants you.
LANA BOLEYJACK | TT, Sophomore | Commercial Voice major
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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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