Today I started Southgate Interns! I can't believe it's finally here! God is going to do some amazing things. As I look back, I can clearly see how God lead me here.
When I enrolled in the Journalism program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in the fall of 2012, I thought I knew where I was supposed to be.I love writing and I thought this would be a natural fit for me. I did fairly well in my first two semesters, but when I tried to take some courses the next summer, I lost all motivation. I did very poorly in those classes, including one class that I should've excelled in. I decided to continue on, resolving to do better. I made it through my second fall semester, although I continued to have very little motivation. Then just this past spring I finally gave up.
I was taking three classes at the time and the work was piling up. To make a long story short, I broke down down emotionally. I had struggled with intense depression in the past, and it was now rearing its ugly head again. I realized that I was not meant to be in journalism because all the bad news in the world was overwhelming. I finished up my classes as best I could, knowing I wouldn't be coming back in the fall.
The Lord showed me the truth found in Isaiah 55:9
“As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts." (NIV)
God knew he didn't want me in journalism, but I had to come to the end of myself before He could make that clear to me. Then He allowed the dream of doing interns to resurface and made it possible for me to apply and begin this adventure. God knows best how I'm going to use my gifts and talents to serve Him. That's true for everyone. He has great plans for all of us if we'll let Him lead! Let the Lord take you on a new adventure! It will be difficult, maybe even scary, but it's worth it!
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