I've recently signed up for a seminary scholarship that's been offered through the guys that sell the Logos Library System. For a chance to win more money or a credit towards their software, I'm supposed to blog about a seminary experience I've had and why I think the extra money would help me out in school.
I've given thought for nearly a week now as to what I could write. I was burdened by the thought of not having a good enough blog and being ignored when the final decision was made. But now, I find that in the end it really doesn't matter what I write. God called me to be here at Southwestern. He provided my way here, and so far He has provided the means for me to stay. Regardless of whether this blog post is the best written text ever to grace a computer screen or the equivalent of the ground beneath a dung heap, if the LORD has ordained that I be at Seminary, then no amount of winning will make my place here more secure than God has already done, and losing will not remove me from it.
So, to the men and women who will be reviewing this blog and determining whether or not I am "worthy" of the extra money, I say this to you: the LORD has already decided where I am to be. And I have been obedient in following Him here. If He chooses to use you to provide for me here, then praise be unto His name. If not, then move on to the next contestant and fret over me no more. The LORD has brought me here, and the LORD will keep me here, with or without a seminary scholarship.
Feel free to comment or ask questions. I'm always here.
Keep Soaring,
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It is comforting to know that God's Providences rules over all things either "with means, without means, and at another time against means," to accomplish His purpose.
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