So, you’re graduating from college huh?! How many times have you been asked this question already:
So, what are you doing after graduation?
Do you know how I know you’ve been asked this? Because as a the parent of a soon-to-be college graduate, I know how many times I’VE been asked what Jessi is doing. Whether or not you know the answer to this question yet doesn’t really matter. I want to remind you to enjoy the journey. Figuring out the next step in your life can be stressful–very stressful.
- finding job openings
- sending resumes
- following up on applications/resumes that are sent
- interviews
- IF you should go to grad school
- WHERE to go to grad school
- can you AFFORD to go to grad school
- etc, etc, etc
So many things to think about and such big long-term decisions to make.
While I really want to tell you to not stress, don’t worry, etc, I know that is so much easier said than done. What I can tell you is to enjoy the process. When you feel the stress coming, take a deep breath and just enjoy the process. God has big plans for you and you just need to figure out where you will allow Him to use you. Look at all of these things that bring stress as stepping stones to the unfolding of YOUR story. One day, you’ll tell others what God has done in your life and how He led you to where you are. YOUR story will be an AMAZING story that others will want to hear.
How can I share this blanket statement when I don’t even know who is going to read this? Because if you love the Lord and desire to follow and serve him, then YOUR story is your testimony and God will use that to draw people to Him. Remember, even especially the things that are stressful, hard, etc will shape this testimony that you will get to use to point people to Christ and isn’t that what the life of a Christ-in is all about?
So I can’t tell you that you aren’t going to feel some pressure. That’s frankly just part of “growing up” as they say. But what I can remind you of is that God is in control. Don’t let the stress get the better of you…just stop and think about how the outcome of this process will bring praise to the Father.
So whether you have a full-time job all lined up or acceptance to graduate school already or you don’t have any idea what the next year will hold for you, ENJOY THE PROCESS!
ps I’d love to hear about what you’re doing as well so don’t be shy in using the comment section! 😉