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Leaving College, Next Step: Job!

Reflections on how I have been prepared.

Gabriel Douglas
Aug 01, 2016
Trinity International University
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I am about to graduate college, and I am ready for it!

As I reflect on this summer, which is quickly coming to an end, and all these years that I have been in school coming to an end, I realize that I am ready to be done with school for a while. From when I was in preschool until I graduated high school, I attended the same school; I loved it, the opportunities I received and it was just plain awesome!

The smallness of the school was something that I enjoyed. My graduating class was ten people, and then when I began to attend Trinity, I thought it was huge.

Thinking back on my college career, I have to say, it has been amazing! I love the people, I appreciate the classes and I welcome the trials. But as I embark on my senior year, I am ready to be done.

I am ready to be done paying for college. Don't get me wrong, college is a great time to discover many things, but it is also very expensive, especially if you go to a private school. I am ready to be done paying for my education, even though I do think investing in education is worth it.

I am ready to get a job. I have had jobs on campus, but I am looking forward to going out into the workforce, to be in ministry and to apply my learning. I am also thrilled to see what God has for me and am excited to show others how He has gifted me.

I am ready to invest in another community. I love the community at my school, and I have poured so much into it, but now it is time for God to raise others up to lead. Plus, it is exhilarating to see what God has in store for the community at Trinity.

Finally, I am prepared to leave a legacy. This year I have been doing a lot of mentoring and helping to equip other people, not because I think I am the best, but because I believe God has gifted me with abilities of leadership, to delight in leading others through their development as leaders and to have opportunities to speak into their lives—and vice versa.

It is scary preparing to graduate, but it is exciting to find out what God has in store for me. I would appreciate your prayers as I find this out.


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