PSALM 37:23 (NLT)
For me, figuring out the steps after high school seemed like camping in an unknown forest alone—and I am not an out-of-doors kind of girl, and the idea of “roughing it” does not appeal to me. In other words I felt really lonely, lost, and unsure of any decision I quickly needed to make. All the rest of my friends knew they were going to this school and studying that subject to obtain a career in this or that. I tried to think of all those things too, while also praying to God to direct my steps, but He remained silent! I had no idea what the next steps were, although all the pressure seemed to continue to pile up. Finally I gave up thinking about the answers to all the questions and began to listen to my heart. Although I am passionate about many things, there are a few particular things that I especially like. These things make me feel alive and enthusiastic about loving God more and living life more fully. My heart feels as if it were about to burst at any moment! Thinking about my passions in life gave me guidance to make my choice. God didn’t send a huge sign. Instead, He whispered to me that I should follow my heart—and thankfully I was listening.
Audrey Foster, 19, Hanover College, Fishers, IN
God, I want to be able to hear Your voice.
Teach me to really listen, so that Your words can guide me.