Let me tell you a little bit about me. I recently finished up at Wayne State University, getting my degree in Psychology. When I first came to WSU, I was bright-eyed and bushy tailed, expecting to become the female version of Ben Carson. I wanted to be a Doctor, save and heal the world, one life at a time! What I didn't know, is that God had a different plan on how He would use me in terms of saving and healing lives.
I have always had a passion for helping others. I loved mentoring, discussing personal issues (not to be nosy) and figuring out solutions. I always say that if I can help someone see that Life is worth living, not to give up but to keep going, then I've accomplished something. I get some type of fulfillment out of giving others help and hope. Unfortunately I had the mindset, "I cant make enough money doing this, so I'll just go to med school." That's a dumb reason NOT to do something you love looking back on it. I was going to waste thousands of dollars on school, doing something that deep down inside I really didn't want to do. But hey, money was the motive.
I went through college thinking I was "supposed" to do something in the medical field, while God probably sat back and thought, "When is she going to realize, she can't run from what I put in her." Ahhhhh so alas, I came to the conclusion, I wanted to stick with Psychology. Originally I changed my major from Bio to Psych, because I wanted to hurry up and graduate with something that was easy and would allow me to still go to medical school. I didn't know that God was just setting me up. So, anyway, like I said I wanted to stick with Psychology. But what did I want to do with it? I know I wanted to open up my own practice one day, but what about now? The road to getting there. School counseling is how I would get there.
I have always been passionate about youth. Mentoring, building relationships, helping teenagers avoid some of the things my friends and I went through. I'm all about helping some one be better. I even started a Teen Ministry at my church (Empowering Disciples Church, look us up, we live! lol). I realized that this is what God put in me, and if I don't make as much money as a MD, so what. My gift WILL make room for me.
So I'm at a point in my life where, I know what I want to do but the road to getting there seems so tedious. I have a degree, but yet I'm working two part-time jobs trying to make ends meet and I need a full-time job; I'm trying to find a school to go to so that I can get my Teaching certificate (Yes I want to be a teacher guys, before I start my counseling program :-) ) but I wasn't the best student in undergrad so that is making this process a little bit harder. So frustrating.
So today, I just cried out to God, like "Okay, I know what I'm supposed to do, You gave me a vision, but God why is it so hard! I'm in a rut, trying to do what you put in me to do, get me outta this!"I sat for about ten minutes. I was just still, quiet, didn't say anything, just wanted to hear God. I realized that I can't help my teens if I haven't struggled a little bit. Everything that I am going through right now, is not just for me. There is no testimony with a test. And then I ran across this:
So I want to encourage whoever is reading this. Whatever challenges you are facing right now, count it ALL Joy. I know it will ALL work out for our good. Enjoy the CHALLENGE!
-"Ms.Cunningham"
