First off I'd like to say that I am very thankful for the things God has given me. Many times I don't realize how blessed I am. Supportive family members and friends have recently helped me a ton emotionally. It's funny, but when tough times come knocking, and you begin to experience trouble and turmoil, that is when the things you take for granted really show and you become humbled and thankful in a way. I find it difficult to ask for help, hence the reason for my hesitation to ask for prayer.
The thing is, I have my 2nd year of University coming up this fall in September and I am really beginning to feel the financial squeeze and it pains me to have to consider taking out a student loan since I won't have enough funds to make ends meet. I have some money saved up, and that helps a bit. The loan was something I only wanted to do in a last resort situation and it seems like it will be a reality. I am thankful for the opportunity of getting relief from the government via a loan in that I'm not stranded on an island (although it feels that way), but they don't accept everyone and you don't always get the amount you ask for. I just want to be financially stable/secure so that I can focus on my schoolwork! I worry a lot about this. But I know the Lord says to cast our cares on Him.
It's funny, but if you asked me 3-4 years ago where I thought I would be, I would have never said, "Taking Engineering at University." It simply wasn't an option for me at the time. It's amazing how God opens doors and I feel this was one door I couldn't refuse going through when the chance came along. I've always known I had some smarts, that was something my parents always complimented me on. I remember going to apply to get into the Program a couple years back, I was a very shy guy back then and my life kinda struggled because of it. I was scared of going out and doing important things, like applying to get into a program. Sounds silly I know, but thats how I felt. Thankfully, with support from my family, especially my mother, I gathered enough courage to visit an advisor to see if I was eligible to join the Engineering program. Turns out I got in by the skin on my teeth, with a 80.6% (had to have 80% or above to get in). What's even more amazing is that, in hindsight, I found out they were thinking of raising the eligibility Average that year but decided against it, in which case I would have not made it in. I've always come to the belief that God had a hand in this. How could you not!
Sorry if I'm boring you with my life story, but I like to share. Besides it could help you in your prayers for me. I would be forever grateful if you could confirm with me in prayer that my needs, specifically my financial ones, will be met and that God is in control. To be honest, I don't have much experience in prayer. It is something I am striving to get better in, and to do it more often. I've come to believe that prayer requires coming to the Lord in a state of brokeness. So that pride and selfishness cannot get in the way of what you ask for. When you are broken, that is when God can work.
Sorry for the long message, I just had a lot on my heart. Thanks for letting me share.
The thing is, I have my 2nd year of University coming up this fall in September and I am really beginning to feel the financial squeeze and it pains me to have to consider taking out a student loan since I won't have enough funds to make ends meet. I have some money saved up, and that helps a bit. The loan was something I only wanted to do in a last resort situation and it seems like it will be a reality. I am thankful for the opportunity of getting relief from the government via a loan in that I'm not stranded on an island (although it feels that way), but they don't accept everyone and you don't always get the amount you ask for. I just want to be financially stable/secure so that I can focus on my schoolwork! I worry a lot about this. But I know the Lord says to cast our cares on Him.
It's funny, but if you asked me 3-4 years ago where I thought I would be, I would have never said, "Taking Engineering at University." It simply wasn't an option for me at the time. It's amazing how God opens doors and I feel this was one door I couldn't refuse going through when the chance came along. I've always known I had some smarts, that was something my parents always complimented me on. I remember going to apply to get into the Program a couple years back, I was a very shy guy back then and my life kinda struggled because of it. I was scared of going out and doing important things, like applying to get into a program. Sounds silly I know, but thats how I felt. Thankfully, with support from my family, especially my mother, I gathered enough courage to visit an advisor to see if I was eligible to join the Engineering program. Turns out I got in by the skin on my teeth, with a 80.6% (had to have 80% or above to get in). What's even more amazing is that, in hindsight, I found out they were thinking of raising the eligibility Average that year but decided against it, in which case I would have not made it in. I've always come to the belief that God had a hand in this. How could you not!
Sorry if I'm boring you with my life story, but I like to share. Besides it could help you in your prayers for me. I would be forever grateful if you could confirm with me in prayer that my needs, specifically my financial ones, will be met and that God is in control. To be honest, I don't have much experience in prayer. It is something I am striving to get better in, and to do it more often. I've come to believe that prayer requires coming to the Lord in a state of brokeness. So that pride and selfishness cannot get in the way of what you ask for. When you are broken, that is when God can work.
Sorry for the long message, I just had a lot on my heart. Thanks for letting me share.
