I was recently accepted into The Open Bible Academy, a two-and-a-half-year program designed for laypeople who want to study seminary without pursuing a ministry position. Although I’ve wanted to apply for several years, I felt called by God to complete my application only last fall. I’ve included this link for you to learn more. https://www.the-oba.org/
I began this journey feeling insecure and inadequate, as I had been out of school for over forty years. I was not the best student during my school years; I was often disinterested and mediocre, prioritizing my social life over my studies. I was never one to think of the future but only of the present.
Since starting this class three weeks ago, I’ve realized that I struggle with studying and understanding my reading assignments. I also didn’t fully grasp what a rubric is. I was aware of my lack of knowledge regarding college and academic terminology, and it’s clear that I need additional support to improve. It was time for me to reassess and adopt a new approach to traditional college course studying. I had to bow my head and kneel to pray for guidance.
“God,” I prayed, “You have placed me here to draw closer to You and to better understand Your words. I need You desperately. I feel like I am sinking fast and must come up for air to grasp what I am meant to do. Please provide me with Your guidance and the resources to fulfill my purpose in my class. I pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
I sent my SOS to Heaven, hoping that God would find favor in me and grant my prayer. As I had hoped, He was there for me. The next day, I sat with my textbook open, staring at the words, and I felt His presence lifting me. “Listen to My words as you read,” I felt Him say. I took God’s guidance by buying an audiobook that corresponds with my Bible, which would be a good idea so I could hear His words as I read them. It is like God speaking to me directly.
This blog post is brief, but I must focus on my first writing assignment: my perspective on Creation and humanity’s relationship with God. Even though I now understand a rubric and have a step-by-step example of how to structure this paper and the expected flow, I still bow my head, seeking God’s guidance to complete this assignment. I hope you will join me on this journey as I explore my weaknesses and witness how God will develop my faith and devotion to Him.
With love and gratitude, LoLo
Isaiah 43:19
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
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