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Day 17 – Community
The transition to college is transformational in many different ways. Up to this point, community has happened naturally: your family, your church, the school you attended. As a newly independent student, it is now your responsibility to define your community and how you plan to be a part of it. The idea of being a community that learns and grows together is central to Belmont’s mission and vision. But why is community so important?
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, “Two are better than one, because they have good return for their labor: if either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” When we embrace the idea of community, we expand our potential to succeed. Doing things together helps us to find success that we might not have thought possible before. And in those moments when we do stumble, we know that we are surrounded by people who are willing to help pick us up and encourage us on our journey.
When we decide to be a part of a community, we make a promise to each other that we will live out 1 Thessalonians 5:15 and, “always strive to do what is good for each other and everyone else.” Being a community is not always easy; it means putting our own agendas and priorities second to the needs of the community. But it is always worth it. During the two years that I have spent at Belmont, it is not the outstanding academics or beautiful facilities that have defined my college experience. It is the relationships that I have formed with my fellow students and the staff at Belmont that have shaped me into the person that I am and am becoming every day.
Community is incredibly important. But it isn’t something that is just handed to us. It is something that we actively have to create every day—something that we have to take responsibility for in how we lead our lives. Henrik Ibsen said, “A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.”
This year, as you begin to find your place in Belmont’s community, I encourage you to use the strengths that God has blessed you with—the talents and character that make you unique—to continue to help this community in Christ move forward to new horizons.
Jeanette Morelan | SGA President | Junior | Social Entrepreneurship
The transition to college is transformational in many different ways. Up to this point, community has happened naturally: your family, your church, the school you attended. As a newly independent student, it is now your responsibility to define your community and how you plan to be a part of it. The idea of being a community that learns and grows together is central to Belmont’s mission and vision. But why is community so important?
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, “Two are better than one, because they have good return for their labor: if either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” When we embrace the idea of community, we expand our potential to succeed. Doing things together helps us to find success that we might not have thought possible before. And in those moments when we do stumble, we know that we are surrounded by people who are willing to help pick us up and encourage us on our journey.
When we decide to be a part of a community, we make a promise to each other that we will live out 1 Thessalonians 5:15 and, “always strive to do what is good for each other and everyone else.” Being a community is not always easy; it means putting our own agendas and priorities second to the needs of the community. But it is always worth it. During the two years that I have spent at Belmont, it is not the outstanding academics or beautiful facilities that have defined my college experience. It is the relationships that I have formed with my fellow students and the staff at Belmont that have shaped me into the person that I am and am becoming every day.
Community is incredibly important. But it isn’t something that is just handed to us. It is something that we actively have to create every day—something that we have to take responsibility for in how we lead our lives. Henrik Ibsen said, “A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.”
This year, as you begin to find your place in Belmont’s community, I encourage you to use the strengths that God has blessed you with—the talents and character that make you unique—to continue to help this community in Christ move forward to new horizons.
Jeanette Morelan | SGA President | Junior | Social Entrepreneurship
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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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