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Day 30 – Transition
Since you were born, you have constantly been changing, growing and developing into your current self. Think back to some of the pivotal moments in your life: the first time you rode a bike without training wheels, going from baby teeth to an awkward school photo with braces, (for guys) originally sounding like Mickey Mouse and then suffering through a few dignity crushing voice cracks until you made it past puberty.
As trivial as all of these moments may seem, your new life at Belmont is another one of these transitions. In the midst of all of these changes, remember that one variable always stays the same: Our God is good, He is for us and with us, and His character remains constant.
10 years ago, there was a 5 foot brown eyed girl with short brunette hair who never smiled because she had an awful overbite and the kids at school called her a chipmunk. She had also never sung in front of anyone because she had terrible stage fright.
5 years ago, this now 5 foot 3 inch brunette girl began to smile (but many times had food caught in her teeth because of her terrible hot pink rubberband braces). She sang for the first time in front of everyone in her school cafeteria with shaking knees.
2 years ago, this now 5 foot 5 inch brown eyed girl with long brunette hair arrived onto Belmont’s campus with hopes, dreams, fear, expectations and a huge smile on her face. She came to sing because over the years she realized that this is what she loved to do and now did so confidently.
Today, this girl has gone through many ups and downs since arriving on campus. She has experienced the most life giving moments and most challenging times. But in the midst of her rollercoaster ride of events and emotions, there is one steadfast factor that has given her peace beyond understanding, her loving and faithful God. She has cried out to her God in times of panic and shouted thanks of praise for the incredible moments of encouragement.
Do not doubt that God is, has been, and will always be with you and working in your life. Remember that he is your rock, your fortress, and even though this world tarries, he will not be shaken.
Calah Caballero | Junior | Social Entrepreneurship
Since you were born, you have constantly been changing, growing and developing into your current self. Think back to some of the pivotal moments in your life: the first time you rode a bike without training wheels, going from baby teeth to an awkward school photo with braces, (for guys) originally sounding like Mickey Mouse and then suffering through a few dignity crushing voice cracks until you made it past puberty.
As trivial as all of these moments may seem, your new life at Belmont is another one of these transitions. In the midst of all of these changes, remember that one variable always stays the same: Our God is good, He is for us and with us, and His character remains constant.
10 years ago, there was a 5 foot brown eyed girl with short brunette hair who never smiled because she had an awful overbite and the kids at school called her a chipmunk. She had also never sung in front of anyone because she had terrible stage fright.
5 years ago, this now 5 foot 3 inch brunette girl began to smile (but many times had food caught in her teeth because of her terrible hot pink rubberband braces). She sang for the first time in front of everyone in her school cafeteria with shaking knees.
2 years ago, this now 5 foot 5 inch brown eyed girl with long brunette hair arrived onto Belmont’s campus with hopes, dreams, fear, expectations and a huge smile on her face. She came to sing because over the years she realized that this is what she loved to do and now did so confidently.
Today, this girl has gone through many ups and downs since arriving on campus. She has experienced the most life giving moments and most challenging times. But in the midst of her rollercoaster ride of events and emotions, there is one steadfast factor that has given her peace beyond understanding, her loving and faithful God. She has cried out to her God in times of panic and shouted thanks of praise for the incredible moments of encouragement.
Do not doubt that God is, has been, and will always be with you and working in your life. Remember that he is your rock, your fortress, and even though this world tarries, he will not be shaken.
Calah Caballero | 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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