This morning, I made the big-girl, life decision to switch my major from Integrated Strategic Communications to the scary world of Social Work. My goal since middle school had been to work in PR for an accredited non-profit, and eventually create my own transformational center for underprivileged people in a community where one did not exist.
I chose to speak the words that I had planned for me, instead of letting God speak through me to His plans.
Going into the serious coursework of ISC, I quickly learned that changing the reputation for a company was not what I wanted to do, even if it was a non-profit corporation. My passion truly lies in working directly with those affected, and that has been apparent my entire life.
I just chose to listen to my personal thoughts that I had thought for myself, instead of letting God portray His thoughts to me.
After my Come-to-Jesus moment of realizing my major wasn't the path for me, I did some serious praying and evaluating. I love working with kids, I feel as though children are able to see the world in a way that most of us now are unable to see. I toyed with the idea of Elementary Ed and working in an inner city school, but I didn't feel right about it. I also considered working in Family Sciences and pursuing work in Child Advocacy and Foster Care Reform, but that didn't feel right, either.
Then the idea of Social Work was introduced to me. When you are able to let go of your own words and thoughts and open your heart to your greater plan, the answer is clear. Social Work feels right.
So, friends, tuning out the thoughts and words of the world and tuning in to the words of the One who knows can bring an overwhelming amount of peace. He blessed us with gifts that pertain to the futures we are promised, and that is so special.
God, continue to work IN me. Continue to work THROUGH me.
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