Pepperdine's Posting...

During the summer, I have been doing some cleaning out. I came across a random piece of writing that was at some point turned in during my freshman year at Pepperdine. I don't recall the specific assignment nor the specific course it accompanied. I would like to share part of it with you, as I feel it is a glowing glimpse into my heart at that time in my life... :)


"The other day, as I proceeded hurriedly to my Freshman Seminar course, I was unexpectedly broadsided with the ocean's insurmountable beauty. The breathtaking spectacle stopped me dead in my tracks. Obviously, I'd viewed the ocean since I had been here, however, this was entirely different. I don't think it had ever appeared as gorgeous. The blue-green mass that spread before my feet actually sparkled as if each pinnacled ripple of water possessed a strand of glittering diamonds. My heart glowed as my eyes beheld God's miraculous creation. I asked myself what I had done to deserve all of this? " How could I be so lucky to attend Pepperdine and meet such peace in my life and faith? Is anyone really supposed to be so content?" God has and continues to go above and beyond merely providing for me. He relentlessly fills my life with countless blessings and I stand in awe of His mercy.

When finally choosing this university I knew that with every inch of my existence I needed to trust God alone. As I asked once before, "How did they get my name and why was I included?" The answers stand crystal clear now: by the sheer grace of God. My sole protector and provider astounds me again with His compassion. For He has bestowed upon me a lifetime of riches and priveleges by placing Pepperdine in my life. I know now, to an even greater extent, that you must lean upon no one but your Heavenly Father for He does know the way. I may not have followed anyone's lead in choosing Pepperdine but I have trusted the lead of one noble teacher. I walked towards Pepperdine in faith alone "And that has made all of the difference."