Yet another prayer request

[Rosa Mystica]

Hi all,

I'm about to tell you something that you will have a hard time comprehending. Today, something good actually happened. I was accepted into an internationally renowned university out of province. I have always wanted this. I am supposed to be happy, but instead, I'm deeply depressed about it. My father is paranoid about me never getting a job in my desired field (regardless of where I study), b/c I lack related experience. My sister, on the other hand, is pressuring me to go, and told me I'd be stupid not to. I cannot decide what to do (as I'm receiving conflicting messages from different parties here), so I'm asking you all to please pray for me, and ask that God will guide me appropriately.

Thanks guys. I'm on the verge of a breakdown here...

 

[Cat59]

for you Rosa, that you may have help coming to your decision


Cat

 

[Mulutka]

I'll be praying Rosa! (although you never are out of my prayers anyways!)

 

[nyj]

I'll pray for you. With that said, I'm telling you that you should Go!

 

[ej]

Don't be afraid of good things happening - remember that you deserve it!

You'll be in my prayers...

 

[Rosa Mystica]

I'm going to a conference at my potential institution of study next month. I think the exposure to other prospective students/ppl. in the faculty could help to clarify things. Please pray this works out as well.

 

[LongingForLight]

Congratulations, Rosa, on being accepted! From what I know of you and your life, this university offers you an excellent oppurtunity to change to healthier surroundings and for you to grow, but you should definately pray for discernment. The Lord knows better than I. I'm sure going there will help a lot to clarify.

Maybe the depression you're feeling is knowing that you have a sacrifice ahead of you, no matter what you choose. If you go, you give up a way of life you've known for a long time, even if it hasn't always made you happy. Giving up something you know is always difficult, more for some than for others. If you stay, you stay in the same situation you've been in, where you don't seem to have been happy or fulfilled. If this is correct (and it may not be), remember to offer up whichever sacrifice you make to God, that he may use it to help you grow and do His Will.

 

[ukok]

Rosa.... look at what you have to lose and what you have to gain...don't let anyone's emotions persuade you about what to do...pray about this, and i'll join my prayers with yours..then GO!

This opportunity may not pass your way again...i messed up my education big time, and i never had the opportunity to rectify those mistakes...i sincerely regret that i am now practically unemployable...

 

[faerieevaH]

A question you may wish to ask yourself concerning whose advice in this you want to follow:

Which of the parties advising you is trying to help you become yourself? To develop and grow? Which of the parties is trying to break you down and make you insecure?

*ss* I will pray for you that this goes well, Rosa. You deserve all the goodness that can befall to you!