Yes, I know that Nyack College New York City is on break until the 18th. Do I continue to learn throughout the year? Most definitely! One of the most important areas to develop regularly is your spirit. Recently, I learned how we can set ourselves up to have a truly happy New Year.
Isn’t it our aim when our feet hit the floor each morning to have a good day? Dr. Gary Chapman pointed out in one of his books that many of us choose to get out of bed early because we anticipate that something is worth getting out of bed for.
This Sunday, Matthew 5:3 (The Sermon on the Mount) was discussed. Jesus’ opening line, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven,” surely left many on that hilltop bewildered, and still confuses people today. Personally, I never really understood the verse myself until this sermon.
As you can see, I take a lot of notes. Just like college!
We discovered that “the poor in spirit” are simply those who realize that even with their many achievements (or despite any), they are still reliant on God to sustain them on a daily basis.
Here’s one easy litmus test that determines whether or not you are reliant in the morning: do you wake up choosing to read the Bible and have a conversation with God about, for instance, how your day will transpire? Or do you barrel out of bed either confident that you’ve “got this!”
The biggest lesson for me was to not wake up and automatically check my cell phone for missed calls or the internet for new emails, but to take at least few moments—even if I overslept—to get my priorities straight and thank God in advance for another good day. The more you acknowledge that certain currently-held positions, degrees, and future accomplishments are achieved beyond your own ability, and that He’s the “more to the picture” in your life, you’ll be in good shape to win.
Why? God looks down, sees an opportunity to achieve glory and touch others through your life, and says, “let’s get it.” Eureka, huh? Not to mention the blessings!
You can hear the whole message and take your own two pages worth of notes via iTunes. Remember, whether you have a GED or a Doctorates, you still need to rely on God to have a truly good year.
About Lelio
Hometown: Queens, NY. Year: Senior. Major: Business Administration. Other positions at Nyack College: Vice President, Nyack College Business Club, and Vice President, Student Government Association. Ever had the feeling that a decision or phase in your life was just meant to be? Nyack College, although not my first college choice, fits this description perfectly; in hindsight, coming to this school is just one of the many “best-decision-of-my-life” outcomes I can’t take credit for. I’ve been afforded the chance to take my academics to new levels with the leadership and inspiration from certain professors, network with fellow Christians learning and participating in the field of business,help found and maintain a club, and now, blog to my fellow Nyack College students! I plan to bring quality, thought-provoking articles to the table while having a lot of fun. My experiences have left me convinced that without God, my life would be nothing but either a nice collection of mantras and fine-tuned ideologies or a sad statistic. With this in mind, I involve my Creator in every aspect of my life—including this blog. Happy reading!
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