Official Graduate Student

Wow, tomorrow is THE big day! The first day of graduate school. Last week was "technically" my first week but I didn't have any classes, just orientation. If you saw my post on Facebook, you know that I had a very rough day. I woke up to a very upset stomach, fever, and was achy all over. It must have been a virus because Jeremy woke up with it as well, only he was able to sleep and rest all day. So, I'm declaring tomorrow my first day. I'm getting a do-over! I have seen some of my requirements in my classes and it's going to be a lot of work, but surprisingly I'm not stressed about it...YET!! I know this is God's plan for my life and I know He'll get me through it (with a lot of hard work and dedication on my part). I thought I'd share what my daily devotion was this morning...maybe this is why I'm just not stressed.

Your Great Expectations

Delayed hope makes the heart sick.

Proverbs 13:12

Do you expect your future to be bright? Are you willing to dream king-sized dreams...and are you willing to work diligently to make those dreams happen? Hopefully so--after all, God promises that we can do "all things" through Him. Yet most of us, even the most devout among us, live far below our potential. We take half measures; we dream small dreams; we waste precious time and energy on the distractions of the world. But God has other plans for us.

Our Creator intends that we live faithfully, hopefully, courageously, and abundantly. He knows that we are capable of so much more; and He wants us to do the things we're capable of doing; and he wants us to being doing those things today!

Always stay connected to people and seek our things that bring you joy. Dream with abandon. Pray confidently.

By: Barbara Johnson

Those who are blessed by Him will inherit the land.

Psalm 37:22