"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the LORD Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
-Colossians 3:17 [NIV]
The day I received my acceptance letter from UNC-Wilmington was probably the most emotionally charged day of my life. Initially I was relieved to have been accepted to my top school, but after that rush wore off, reality set in.
I realized that in a matter of weeks, I would be on my own, 3 1/2 hours away from my hero (daddy) my other half (twin sister) and my best friend (little sister). What scared me the most though, was the idea of growing apart from the most important person in my life, God.
Throughout high school, I developed a personal relationship with God. I got involved in church, co-founded a christian organization at school and even started having regular quiet times (prayer time) by myself at home. I was afraid that when I got to college, all that religious stuff would fly out the window, along with my self control, self respect and my seemingly good reputation.
That night I sat on my bed, with my letter sitting on top of my Bible, and I prayed. I thanked God for the new chapter of my life, and for the opportunity to do what many from my "neck-of-the-woods" only dreamed of. I prayed he would give me a word that would guide me through every semester, every situation and every assignment I would soon face. I flipped opened my Bible and read the first passage that caught my eye. Colossians 3:17. (I remember this scripture, not just because of it's relevance but because it was also the day I received my acceptance letter; March 17, 2007).
As I enter my senior year at UNCW, I look back over the past 3 years and I can't help but to smile big. Because of that scripture and how I applied it to my college life, I'm now proud of the decisions I've made and of the promises I've kept but most of all, I'm humbled by the grace God has shown me as I've strived to make him just as proud.
I started this Blog to showcase some of my passions: planning events, learning American Sign Language (ASL) and dance. Through my deeds and in these words...I give him thanks.
-Krystal Nicole
