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Day 6 – Faith
You have chosen Belmont for this new chapter of your life, and you are confident that you are exactly where you are supposed to be – and yet you still feel afraid and anxious. Afraid of leaving home. Afraid of not making friends. Afraid of college in general. Afraid of doing your own laundry.
Not all fears are a result of sin. Some occur to rock our boats in order for us to remember that our eyes must always be fixed on the faith we have in our Lord and Savior – the One that “has a plan for your life; plans to prosper you and not to harm you."
Just as Christ commanded His disciples to step out of the boat and into the turbulent waters so that they could find peace in the midst of the storm, God also calls you each day to step out in faith – no matter what the circumstances.
Your freshman year will be filled with many exciting and wonderful experiences, but will also inevitably bring difficulty and trying times. I encourage you to boldly step out of your boat (or dorm room) each day in confidence and faith, knowing your life is in the hands of the One who, when needed, will calm the storms and will never leave you nor forsake you. Find Him first each day and boldly walk in faith!
Amy Coles | Director of Student Engagement and Leadership Development
You have chosen Belmont for this new chapter of your life, and you are confident that you are exactly where you are supposed to be – and yet you still feel afraid and anxious. Afraid of leaving home. Afraid of not making friends. Afraid of college in general. Afraid of doing your own laundry.
Not all fears are a result of sin. Some occur to rock our boats in order for us to remember that our eyes must always be fixed on the faith we have in our Lord and Savior – the One that “has a plan for your life; plans to prosper you and not to harm you."
Just as Christ commanded His disciples to step out of the boat and into the turbulent waters so that they could find peace in the midst of the storm, God also calls you each day to step out in faith – no matter what the circumstances.
Your freshman year will be filled with many exciting and wonderful experiences, but will also inevitably bring difficulty and trying times. I encourage you to boldly step out of your boat (or dorm room) each day in confidence and faith, knowing your life is in the hands of the One who, when needed, will calm the storms and will never leave you nor forsake you. Find Him first each day and boldly walk in faith!
Amy Coles | Director of Student Engagement and Leadership Development
About this Plan
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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