Greetings. I am a 22 year old Christian male. Currently I’m attending college though I’m not very good at it, and I only have a sophomore status after four years.
My family, God bless their hearts, idolize high education. My parents are college educated but none of my grandparents are. They all, however, love love love education. Now I’m not a bit against learning or even getting high degrees, but they make it seem like getting your education is all that matters in life. Honestly, it makes me feel like a giant loser for being bad at college. Every time I mention a career, such as dry walling, my family says, “you don’t want to do that; it’s hard work.” They tell me that I want to get my high education, and often they inquire as to why I haven’t graduated yet.
I feel like this is a major issue for not only my own family, but lots of people. All I hear is education this, education that. Jesus didn’t die just for those with a high IQ. He didn’t go to cross just for those that have a master’s degree. He also died for people that can’t read or write. He gave up his life for people who can’t afford college as well, or those who live in countries where it simply isn’t an option.
Sorry for going off. I just get tired of feeling like a loser or less of a person because I’m not the brightest. I have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. That’s all I need. I don’t need to have all the answers; I just need to know the One that does.
My family, God bless their hearts, idolize high education. My parents are college educated but none of my grandparents are. They all, however, love love love education. Now I’m not a bit against learning or even getting high degrees, but they make it seem like getting your education is all that matters in life. Honestly, it makes me feel like a giant loser for being bad at college. Every time I mention a career, such as dry walling, my family says, “you don’t want to do that; it’s hard work.” They tell me that I want to get my high education, and often they inquire as to why I haven’t graduated yet.
I feel like this is a major issue for not only my own family, but lots of people. All I hear is education this, education that. Jesus didn’t die just for those with a high IQ. He didn’t go to cross just for those that have a master’s degree. He also died for people that can’t read or write. He gave up his life for people who can’t afford college as well, or those who live in countries where it simply isn’t an option.
Sorry for going off. I just get tired of feeling like a loser or less of a person because I’m not the brightest. I have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. That’s all I need. I don’t need to have all the answers; I just need to know the One that does.
