Acceptance

Huzzah! I have been accepted to both THI and Biola.

If I do not love the better for this, I shall have to fear that I have frittered away the many years of study, and never truly learned. May we not overvalue intellect, but rather let it be said of us that we love, and love unconditionally. In living for our Lord—in seeking His face may it be said of us that we are a joyful people, and that our Lord is God. May the truth imparted to us serve to mature our praise, reverence, and love for our God and Father.

"Great is the Lord for He is good, and His love endures forever"--love shall endure forever. May truth found and develop this eternal beauty in each of us.

If we are not the better for this, then for what reason have we done it? God use this opportunity to make us able tools: to further Your Kingdom, to proclaim Your Gospel, and to seek Your face (and in Your Face to see truth, to gain understanding, and to be changed head, heart, and hand).

For the sake of love and He who loved first, let us carry on.

Excelsior!