Remember the horrible blogger comment?
The aforementioned “college” commences next Monday.
Ergo, the clichéd college-blogging must begin.
Note: I typically have a strong aversion to alliteration. It just seemed... Oh, well, there is no excuse. I am bored.
Today, I write from southern Virginia- we’re finally within three hours of where I’ll spend the majority of my time for the next four years! After three days and fifteen hundred miles on Interstate 40, three hundred and fifty-four more miles on Interstate 81 will place us right on the proverbial threshold of Patrick Henry College.
As we wind our way through the Appalachians amid some of the most incredible scenery I have been privileged to see and a delightful rain shower, I am so ineffably thankful that the Lord was gracious enough to put me here for the next few years. I have had a bit of a life-philosophy shift this summer- my prayers are always, well, about my life. They often include phrases like, “Lord, where would You have me go,” “Where do You want me to go to law school,” et cetera, et cetera. However, what I ought to pray is, “God, where would it glorify You most for me to work?” and, “Lord, if it would glorify You most for me to go to law school, I will gladly follow You there. If You would be more glorified if I moved to the Amazon, so be it.” Remember Psalm 23:3? He leads us in the paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake. We just get led. Our name doesn’t get mentioned.
It’s difficult to articulate, because it’s been more of a mindset switch, but this and other things have monopolized my thoughts this summer. It has been a very melancholy, pensive summer overall!
When I first visited PHC in February, I felt strongly that my dad’s words from the fall of 2009 were prophetic- the people being trained to take back America and make a difference were coming out of PHC. However, when I was on campus in February, I knew that I could not afford tuition. We had faith that God would provide the means to travel where He had led, and His goodness has been proved repeatedly this summer. He provided through anonymous donations; He led me to start a business that has been an unbelievable financial blessing; He blessed us with scholarships I never thought I could receive. His grace has been astounding, and I feel so unworthy of His generous blessing in such a tangible way. Praise be to our Lord!
I started praying for my future roommate last fall, and it is exciting to consider that God put us together for some reason that will glorify Him. I think we will get along marvelously, because:
A) She’s a football fan.
B) She despises the Cowboys.
C) She drinks coffee.
D) She’s adventurous.
E) She reminds me of my sister.
I am psyched.
With that, I will sign off with a Proverb that I’ve read countless times but never truly fathomed until Wednesday.
Proverbs 10:29
“The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the upright, but ruin to the workers of iniquity.”
