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songofjoy02Well, actually, they are rather personal, but they are far from final.=) At this point, I'm not really sure what to tell people who ask me what I'm doing. LOL! "Nothing!" While that's not entirely true, I'm often tempted to say it just because I don't think that most of what I'm doing fits into what they're asking about, but that's just me; I could be wrong. Anyway, I have a couple of entries from my off-line journal that I'd be happy to share with the general public just so that whoever cares (or reads, whether they care or not) can know. =)
6.22.05
Options I'm considering:
1. Continue plans for B.A.
Major: English
Minors: Pre-Education and Pre-Law
Possible 2nd Major: History
(Classes in economics, political science, and other interesting fields might also be considered.)
Possible Master's:
English
Education
Counseling
Any Combination of the above
Degree in law? English majors who like logic/philosophy should be good to go, so who knows? I thought God said no to that, but maybe I was wrong or that was for then. I don't know. [I am praying about it, however.]
2. Calvary Bible College
Biblical Studies/Secondary Education (Christian)/Counseling...not sure what else...
Anyway...just what has been buzzin' around in my brain at the moment...
6.26.05
So...I'm still thinking about this lawyer stuff [I know; I express myself in a highly technical manner] and how assertive I'd need to become...and guess what pops into my head:
But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. I Peter 3:4
This verse caused me to stop for a second and wonder how many meek and quiet lawyers I've met. Perhaps such a thing is possible, but can one succeed in the classroom (the law classroom, that is) and have a meek and quiet spirit (at the same time)? I need to try to figure out what that is. Whatever it is, I know God wants me to have it...so, to please Him, my decisions should reflect this desire (to have that spirit). And so I must ask God for wisdom in determining what actions will help and which ones will hinder the development of these qualities in my life.
Meek (Strong's #4239) praus: mild, humble, meek, maybe even gentle
Mt. 5:5 Blessed are the meek...
Mt. 21:5 Meek and sitting on a donkey...(describing Jesus)
So...
1. Christ commands it (Mt. 5:5) or condones it, at any rate.
2. Jesus models it (Mt. 21:5; 2 Cor. 10:1)
3. It is included in the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:23)
4. It is necessary in approaching th elost (2 Ti. 2:25; Tit. 3:2; I Pet. 3:15)
Basically, it's about how you approach people...this does not seem to rule out being assertive when necessary, though. I think I can still be gentle...that could be different enough to actually get the point across!
Quiet (Strong's #2272) hesukios: keeping one's seat (sedentary), still, undisturbed, peaceable, quiet.
This is not the same as the wisdom that James 3 mentions; also, this particular Greek word is cross-referenced in I Tim. 2:2 (about the quiet and peaceable life that is supposed to be part of the goal in the Christian life).
6.26.05
So...the analysis of I Peter 3 has led me to no problems as far as being a lawyer. It doesn't seem to be a major condemnation of assertiveness. Actually, it's basically about not having an exalted view of yourself. A successful trial lawyer I once heard said that the best lawyer is an insecure one..because such a person will go and research and make sure he/she knows what he/she is talking about!
6.27.05
I do realize that there are other Biblical considerations in this decision, but the personality issue is a big one for me. If I pursue law, I think I WILL have to be more assertive (way more assertive) to be successful. I think (maybe because I'm conceited) that I could develop that, but I don't know if it would really be glorifying to the Lord in me. So I'm still thinking and praying about that issue.
6.22.05
Options I'm considering:
1. Continue plans for B.A.
Major: English
Minors: Pre-Education and Pre-Law
Possible 2nd Major: History
(Classes in economics, political science, and other interesting fields might also be considered.)
Possible Master's:
English
Education
Counseling
Any Combination of the above
Degree in law? English majors who like logic/philosophy should be good to go, so who knows? I thought God said no to that, but maybe I was wrong or that was for then. I don't know. [I am praying about it, however.]
2. Calvary Bible College
Biblical Studies/Secondary Education (Christian)/Counseling...not sure what else...
Anyway...just what has been buzzin' around in my brain at the moment...
6.26.05
So...I'm still thinking about this lawyer stuff [I know; I express myself in a highly technical manner] and how assertive I'd need to become...and guess what pops into my head:
But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. I Peter 3:4
This verse caused me to stop for a second and wonder how many meek and quiet lawyers I've met. Perhaps such a thing is possible, but can one succeed in the classroom (the law classroom, that is) and have a meek and quiet spirit (at the same time)? I need to try to figure out what that is. Whatever it is, I know God wants me to have it...so, to please Him, my decisions should reflect this desire (to have that spirit). And so I must ask God for wisdom in determining what actions will help and which ones will hinder the development of these qualities in my life.
Meek (Strong's #4239) praus: mild, humble, meek, maybe even gentle
Mt. 5:5 Blessed are the meek...
Mt. 21:5 Meek and sitting on a donkey...(describing Jesus)
So...
1. Christ commands it (Mt. 5:5) or condones it, at any rate.
2. Jesus models it (Mt. 21:5; 2 Cor. 10:1)
3. It is included in the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:23)
4. It is necessary in approaching th elost (2 Ti. 2:25; Tit. 3:2; I Pet. 3:15)
Basically, it's about how you approach people...this does not seem to rule out being assertive when necessary, though. I think I can still be gentle...that could be different enough to actually get the point across!
Quiet (Strong's #2272) hesukios: keeping one's seat (sedentary), still, undisturbed, peaceable, quiet.
This is not the same as the wisdom that James 3 mentions; also, this particular Greek word is cross-referenced in I Tim. 2:2 (about the quiet and peaceable life that is supposed to be part of the goal in the Christian life).
6.26.05
So...the analysis of I Peter 3 has led me to no problems as far as being a lawyer. It doesn't seem to be a major condemnation of assertiveness. Actually, it's basically about not having an exalted view of yourself. A successful trial lawyer I once heard said that the best lawyer is an insecure one..because such a person will go and research and make sure he/she knows what he/she is talking about!
6.27.05
I do realize that there are other Biblical considerations in this decision, but the personality issue is a big one for me. If I pursue law, I think I WILL have to be more assertive (way more assertive) to be successful. I think (maybe because I'm conceited) that I could develop that, but I don't know if it would really be glorifying to the Lord in me. So I'm still thinking and praying about that issue.
