Belmont University - Freshmen First Forty DaysSample

Day 40 – Transition

You have a choice. You've always had a choice and always will have a choice. To believe that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life or not. It's your decision.

Facing the obstacles in the future are going to challenge you, to test you, to strengthen you. They will knock you down and you have to decide whether or not you want to stand back up. Throughout your obstacles, there is one person who will always be there to help you stand back up. God. He alone will hold you in His righteous hand and care for you all the days of your life.

Nahum 1:7 states "The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him."

God is beside you, walking through life with you. His presence is closer than you think and He's waiting for you to turn to Him and say, "I'm ready Lord. Take control of my life." Being a follower of Christ is hard. It's never going to be easy, but once God is in control of your life and you let Him take control, you can be at rest.

God is waiting for you. Search your heart and figure out what's keeping you from letting Him take control. Maybe it is fear of what's going to happen in the next month, a feeling of shame about your past, or thinking that He could never love someone like you.

In Jesus' name, let it go! Let the thoughts of fear and doubt escape your mind, your soul and your heart! God's grace is sufficient for you and His unconditional love for you has no end. It doesn't matter what you've done in the past or what you will do in the future. God loves you and He will never leave you.

So from this day and forevermore, open your heart and let Him in! Let God take control of your life and He will always be your refuge and your strength.

Emilie Huber | Junior | Nursing