Dreams

I have been thinking a lot about my dreams and goals for the future lately. God has placed a few dreams very dear to my heart and one of the reasons I am here at Regent is to try and fulfill them. Last semester, since it was my very first one, I made a little "progress chart" for myself. I placed little stars next to the subject name whenever I got an A or did good on something. It really helped me stay motivated and kept me focused on achieving my ultimate goal: finishing college and working as hard as I can.

This semester I have done the same thing, however God led me to write something on my little encouragement chart that I had never thought to put on there before. He told me to write the words "DON'T GIVE UP" above my class names. Kind of scared me at first. I thought last semester was hard, now God seems to be telling me this one is going to be even harder! :) But as this first week of school winds to a close, I have found myself looking at that quote and feeling relieved. When I'm up late at night, studying biology, I glance over at God's encouragement and smile. He is always with me and He will never give me anything that I cannot handle. He wants us to fulfill our dreams and goals, because he placed them in our hearts for a reason.

Sometimes it is easy to get stressed out and worried the first week of school (trust me when I say I know how that feels). But it's always important to remember He is the one in charge... and He loves you more than words can say. I heard a song on the radio today that I found incredibly inspiring. I'll close with some lyrics of it....

I, I am small but
You, You are big enough
I, I am weak but
You, You are strong enough to
Take my dreams
Come and give them wings
Lord with You
There’s nothing I can not do
Nothing I cannot do

- Set the World on Fire
by Britt Nicole