In the past few weeks, I applied for a position that I thought I would be good at, that of a Resident Assistant or RA. This was my third time applying and I received a no once again. However, I did receive something much more important. Disclaimer – I’m not mad at anyone or trying to discredit the Reserve Life Office, as they have treated me fairly.

The thing which I received was a lesson to trust in God. I will admit that I struggle with it, as I want to micromanage everything, and trust my fellow humans. After having been denied for three times, I’m thinking that this is perhaps God’s will. I don’t really remember the reaction from freshman year, but I can tell you that last year was one of anger. I was angry at God, and thought I was being punished for my sins or displeased Him.

I simmered down a bit, and realized that this current year would not have been the best, as I’m wrestling with capstone. This reasoning, along with other things, made me realize that I needed to listen and trust God. Not all of God’s plans make sense, and we need to Trust Him. Yes, I do have my wishes and desires for my future, but the Good Lord may have plans for me and all of us that differ from what we want.

Another lesson I learned is to never give up. Things like this happen, and it does no one any good to dwell on it. More times than not, our hard work and tenacity will pay off, and nothing is handed to us. We must go out there and fight for it, as had the Patriots given up in the fight for Independence, we may still be a colony.

My main point is trust in God and do not ever give in.