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OK. I should say subterm. That's how Liberty does things. I only take 12 hours per semester--2 classes per 8 week subterm--because that's about what I can handle right now. I'm doing well, which is a miracle in and of itself, all things considered.
I know there are people with cancer and homeless people, etc., but...I think we're supposed to take all our needs to The Lord. I didn't understand the importance of education when I first went to school, age 17. Now, age 30...I get it. Really, honestly, truly: I get it. I do.
So please pray for the ability to earn this degree. I transferred in 60ish-70 credits (they gave me credit for some things after the initial transcript evaluation, so I'm not quite clear on all this...), so it looks like I may be able to complete the degree by the end of summer next year. I'm quite excited. I'm changing my major to History, with an eye on Liberty's M.Divinity. The tuition for the online seminary is lower than tuition for secular counseling programs around here, and I think the material will be more intellectually stimulating+challenging. With a M.Divinity w/ an emphasis on pastoral counseling (lots of psychology credits towards the end of the program), I'd be able--assuming I can continue in "recovery," by God's grace and with the ongoing support of my family and the development of discipline, confidence, and a work ethic--to counsel in a public/community mental health setting. The community mental health "recovery model" has been most helpful to me. A lot of mental health pros are decidedly not so much Christian, but...I read in one of the required books for a recent class at Liberty than work-a-day Christians can "bubble up." My faith, my walk can positively affect those I work with and people who would come to me for counseling.
Ramble ramble...I'm excited. Today is yet another day promised no one, especially me. I'm learning to rejoice and be glad in each new day, even when things get kinda rough (and I've been blessed, so things don't get too rough, too often). I realize now that one reason so many people around here despise me is because God's work in my life offends their sensibilities. I can't control them and we're not "on the same team," not anymore, so...we just don't see the world the same way. I know now that I'm not entitled to things like Pell Grants, student loans, my parents' ongoing support, restored intelligence, increasing mental stability, a good living environment, even a good, reliable car, but...
...its like they told me at Teen Challenge: we serve The God of yet another chance. This time around, I recognize the importance of studying, doing my work as unto The Lord, and really listening, being teachable. I was so despised at my the college I went to before that, when I tried to go back at 23, they drove me mad and drove me out.
So...yeah...please pray.
I know there are people with cancer and homeless people, etc., but...I think we're supposed to take all our needs to The Lord. I didn't understand the importance of education when I first went to school, age 17. Now, age 30...I get it. Really, honestly, truly: I get it. I do.
So please pray for the ability to earn this degree. I transferred in 60ish-70 credits (they gave me credit for some things after the initial transcript evaluation, so I'm not quite clear on all this...), so it looks like I may be able to complete the degree by the end of summer next year. I'm quite excited. I'm changing my major to History, with an eye on Liberty's M.Divinity. The tuition for the online seminary is lower than tuition for secular counseling programs around here, and I think the material will be more intellectually stimulating+challenging. With a M.Divinity w/ an emphasis on pastoral counseling (lots of psychology credits towards the end of the program), I'd be able--assuming I can continue in "recovery," by God's grace and with the ongoing support of my family and the development of discipline, confidence, and a work ethic--to counsel in a public/community mental health setting. The community mental health "recovery model" has been most helpful to me. A lot of mental health pros are decidedly not so much Christian, but...I read in one of the required books for a recent class at Liberty than work-a-day Christians can "bubble up." My faith, my walk can positively affect those I work with and people who would come to me for counseling.
Ramble ramble...I'm excited. Today is yet another day promised no one, especially me. I'm learning to rejoice and be glad in each new day, even when things get kinda rough (and I've been blessed, so things don't get too rough, too often). I realize now that one reason so many people around here despise me is because God's work in my life offends their sensibilities. I can't control them and we're not "on the same team," not anymore, so...we just don't see the world the same way. I know now that I'm not entitled to things like Pell Grants, student loans, my parents' ongoing support, restored intelligence, increasing mental stability, a good living environment, even a good, reliable car, but...
...its like they told me at Teen Challenge: we serve The God of yet another chance. This time around, I recognize the importance of studying, doing my work as unto The Lord, and really listening, being teachable. I was so despised at my the college I went to before that, when I tried to go back at 23, they drove me mad and drove me out.
So...yeah...please pray.
