I've mentioned my "big decision" related to grad school in a couple of posts this month ... I don't yet feel ready to share exactly what it is, but what I can tell you is, it's a huge decision. A HUGE decision. It's a decision that will affect many years of my life in a radical way - even more radical if things don't turn out the way I'd want them to and I had to move away from home.
And the heart of the problem is, it's a decision that terrifies me. I met with an advisor on campus on Monday to talk it over, and I haven't even been able to bring myself to look at the paperwork again until today, I've been so frightened by the prospect - not just of doing the thing I'm thinking of, but of even making the decision itself. I have to make it in the next few weeks so I can adjust my classes and start preparing; but my heart just recoils from making such a life-altering decision.
That's what I would ask you to pray for me, that the Lord would help me to make a prayerful, careful, but firm and committed decision. That I wouldn't hem and haw and miss out on my chance. Because it is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to do something amazing, and it would be an incredible opportunity to serve the Lord, glorify His name, and serve many people in a tangible way; and I don't want fear to keep me from taking this path, if it is what He has chosen for me.
Please also pray, if you have time, that the Lord would guide me clearly in whichever way He wants me to go; because at this moment, I really have no idea. Making the right choice will be incredible; making the wrong one will be horrible.
I know you're all so busy and have plenty of things going on in your own lives, but if you had just a few minutes, I would be so thankful. And as always, please, if there's anything that I can pray for in your lives, please let me know, because I would be so happy to do so!
I'm so thankful for all of you!!!
Lots of love for all my dear sisters,
Vicki
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Here is a song that goes right along with what I'm praying - I hope it will be a blessing to you, too!
View the video on YouTube to read the lyrics ... :-)
Just said a prayer for you my dear friend! And I will continue to do so. :)
ReplyDeleteTrust in the LORD with all thine heart and lean not unto your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge HIM and HE shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
Love in Christ,
Angel
Oh, remember the days when the biggest decision you had to make was what you wanted to wear that day? Or is that just me? :)
ReplyDeleteBut in all seriousness, I will definitely be praying that God gives you (and your parents and anyone giving you advice) wisdom and makes the right decision abundantly clear to you, that fear will not stand in your way, and that His peace will fill you as you decide. *hugs*
Vicki I will pray for you that the Lord would help you to make the right decision that would glorify Him. I know how it is to make those hard decisions, especially with choosing to live a set apart life.
ReplyDeletePlease pray for me as I am meeting next thursday with an adoption agency in my area to be interviewed so I can volunteer there. Its a christian agency that my friends have used adopt their 2 kids. I have a passion for orphans and the unborn. So I feel it would be a good fit, but I want to have peace about it when I go in thursday for the interview. Thank you!
Love in Christ,
Rebecca
I've been praying for you every day and I'll continue to do so. I know the difficulty of facing huge, life-changing decisions. It is NOT easy.
ReplyDeleteTake care and God's blessings be on you!
Hi Vicki!
ReplyDeleteThis decision sounds terribly important so I really hope that it all turns out right.
I will definitely be praying for you!
God bless,
Alex,