Just a month ago, the subject on university applications was almost taboo where I was concerned. Not that I minded when asked where I’d be going but at the same time, it wasn’t my favourite topic of discussion. To an extent, it sometimes hurt, knowing that friends around me had a clear idea where they were headed while for me, all I received were rejection letters.
For a period of time, I wasn’t able to fully accept being rejected by the three universities. Prior to submitting my applications, I did have a slight degree of confidence that I’d at least be admitted to my fourth or fifth choices of course. Well, the closed doors told me otherwise.
It was then that I recalled a sermon preached couple of months back, on the hardest word – “No”. I found it difficult to accept a “No” from God because I wanted things my way; I wanted to go where I wanted to go. But of course, as I learnt, “Good” is always the enemy of the best. God wants the best for me and His way is perfect. After days of praying and talking to a friend, I came to realise that only by seeking His kingdom first will I truly find meaning in what I do.
Through this, I’ve really learnt that God will make a way when there seems to be no way. Thank God for this lesson He has placed in my life, teaching me to wait on Him no matter how uncertain, how bleak, things may seem. Thank God for the answered prayer for a place to further my studies - NIE; the fact that I received an offer is purely by what He has done.
God will open a door when all doors seem closed. Keep trusting, keep waiting on the Lord, and He will deliver His promise in His perfect timing. Thank God for working in such amazing ways. :)
Ruth Z
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