What Now?

As most may know, I just recently graduated high school. Because of that, I keep getting asked what’s to come. Everyone wants to know my plan for college, a future job, what I plan on doing, and where I see myself down the road. And as someone who was unsure about what my future was truly going to look like, I can relate to the worry you feel inside when you truly do not have an answer when people ask you this. Some kids block the worry out and try to drown these emotions in beer, some work all day every day to have enough money to begin this new chapter, others spend their time worrying about what is to come and forget to live in the present, and few are truly content with moving on.

I spent my time worrying. I would worry 24/7 about what I was going to major in, if I would ever find a roommate, and if my dream college was even where I wanted to go. I had ideas of being a teacher because the only thing I was sure about- was that I wanted to help and teach others. That idea led to thinking I wanted to be a professor, which quickly changed into being a doctor, which led to the idea of being a PA, and so on. I was never satisfied with any of these ideal occupations because I was not truly admitting what my desires were. Deep down, I knew I truly just wanted to help others and teach them about Jesus. I guess that’s where being a doctor and a teacher came from, except instead of teaching others and helping them socially and medically, I wanted to help them spiritually. I only realized this when talking to my mom one day about my future. She asked if I truly wanted to be a doctor or a teacher, obviously, I said no. She then asked why I was putting myself in a safe box. I knew that both ideas of a teacher and doctor resulted in a needed job and pay, which in my case, made them “safe.” The idea of sharing Jesus with others, however that was going to look like, was “unsafe.” I mean the pay isn’t guaranteed, who knows where I’d end up, and I didn’t even know if I was ready for that. It took a lot of prayers, submission to God’s will, and faith in His plans, for me to finally give in to God. While I am unsure what my future occupation may result in, I am sure of my purpose- to serve Him.

I can now confidently say that I will be attending Liberty University in the fall, with a major in Global Studies and a double minor in Women’s Leadership and Marketing. While this can change in a heartbeat, I feel this is where God is leading me. I hope to use this major and minors to share the love of Jesus with a global impact. As scary as it may seem, I know He will provide. I know that my purpose as a Christian is to share Jesus. I challenge you to use your occupation for His purpose.

Praying for all my recent grads as we begin this new chapter !!

love,

Merc