Going For the Win!

Have you ever had a huge opportunity come at you, and ended up missing out big time because you didn't go for it when you had the chance? I know I have. Three years ago I had the opportunity to go to Guatemala on a missions trip to a girls home. I ended  up missing out on a big life experience because I wasn't willing to stepout on my own to try to raise the funds. I was afraid I couldn't do it and let practicality get in the way of my faith that God would provide.  In short, I hesitated and before I knew it, the opportunity was gone. It wasn't until last year that I had that opportunity again and got to experience the life-changing adventure of going to another country. See, If I had stepped out the first time and gone for it, I could have gained all of that experience earlier. I just had to be willing to take that leap and go for it. Since I didn't, I missed out on that opportunity and had to wait a while for it to come around again.

 This concept of going for the win is very applicable academically as well. If you want the most out of your education, you have to be willing to get out there and go for it. This means going past the assigned page length, with more research than required. Taking things a step further and taking your education into your own hands. For many, this may also mean an attitude adjustment. After all, you can only go as far as your attitude allows. If you don't believe in yourself, you will most likely fail, but if you beleive that you can do it, you have a very large chance at success.

That year that I missed out on the missions trip, many of my friends came home with stories of life changing experiences. That was when I knew, I had missed out on something big. The next year came around with the opportunity to go on the missions trip again, but this time, I had something else planned. A trip to Colorodo to attend a conference with Summit ministries. This trip also required me to take that step out and raise my own funds. This is where God stepped in and changed my attitude. He showed me that He could and would provide for my every need. The next time that the Guatemala missions trip came around, I was prepared. I went for it and came out of the experience with so much more than I ever could have expected. All of this came from that one little leap of faith. I went for it, and am so glad I did!

The same can come from taking that extra step academically. If you get out there and believe you can achieve, you will! So go out there, and take that leap of faith - I'm sure you won't regret it!

Me (far right) at Prince of Peace Home for Girls, Summer 2011, with some girls from my team and from the home

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