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Day 31 – Faith
The first 30 days have come and gone, and if you are anything like I was at that time, you are more confused than ever. Sometimes, it’s spiritual insecurities and not knowing how to justify your faith. At others, it’s an existential crisis, recognizing you’re unsure in your life plan. College will do that to you. As you strive for a state of educational bliss where all the questions are answered and your purpose is being fulfilled, you will be thrown into situations leaving you with more questions and feeling directionless.
As dramatic as that may sound, I lived this, hoping that no one noticed my lack of clarity in
everything that defined who I was and who God is. But there is one great revelation that can come at moments like these: God knows exactly where you are, and He wants you to call on Him. As we are told in Psalm 37:3a–5a and 7a,
“Trust in the Lord and do good… Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord… Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.”
He created you for His purpose, and He’s not going to let you miss it, even if it feels like every move is a step in the wrong direction. The most important thing we can do is engage in time with God because the more we do so, our desires will align with His hopes for us. Often we get worried about finding the answer itself and we ignore the source from which it can come, but as stated in Matthew 6:
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
So embrace the daily struggles of college life, having faith that He can be found in every one. Whether it’s frustration in the everyday or feeling uncertain in your calling, God can assist in that lack of transparency, as long as you keep a clear focus on Him.
ALLISON HARDEE | SLA, Junior| Mathematics major
The first 30 days have come and gone, and if you are anything like I was at that time, you are more confused than ever. Sometimes, it’s spiritual insecurities and not knowing how to justify your faith. At others, it’s an existential crisis, recognizing you’re unsure in your life plan. College will do that to you. As you strive for a state of educational bliss where all the questions are answered and your purpose is being fulfilled, you will be thrown into situations leaving you with more questions and feeling directionless.
As dramatic as that may sound, I lived this, hoping that no one noticed my lack of clarity in
everything that defined who I was and who God is. But there is one great revelation that can come at moments like these: God knows exactly where you are, and He wants you to call on Him. As we are told in Psalm 37:3a–5a and 7a,
“Trust in the Lord and do good… Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord… Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.”
He created you for His purpose, and He’s not going to let you miss it, even if it feels like every move is a step in the wrong direction. The most important thing we can do is engage in time with God because the more we do so, our desires will align with His hopes for us. Often we get worried about finding the answer itself and we ignore the source from which it can come, but as stated in Matthew 6:
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
So embrace the daily struggles of college life, having faith that He can be found in every one. Whether it’s frustration in the everyday or feeling uncertain in your calling, God can assist in that lack of transparency, as long as you keep a clear focus on Him.
ALLISON HARDEE | SLA, Junior| Mathematics 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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