Hebrews 13:21
May He equip you with all you need for doing his will.
May he produce in you through the power of Jesus Christ.
Filling out graduate school applications or attempting to create a resume has a tendency to make me feel completely inadequate. Knowing that my application will be read with exceptionally critical eyes alongside other applicants who are also trying to put their best foot forward, is the definition of terror. My confidence is continually downgraded with each "Achievement" Box unfilled, each resume component unfulfilled, each lackluster personal statement.
Maybe I'm being overdramatic. However, I often get the feeling that my application will never be finished. It could always have more. I could always be better equipped.
That's not true. Though graduate committees may find flaws within my application, God doesn't. He's built my resume exactly how he wants it, exactly how it needs to be to fulfill his will. He has provided me with the experience and education I need. He has crafted me to who I need to be, beyond what can be written on a piece of paper or filled in an application box.
I wish I could put that on my resume. Right under "Work Experience" it could say "Crafted by God, So I know I'm ready to work for him, so I'm ready to work for you!"
I guess I also have to remember that he is equipping me to do his will, which may not necessarily be my will. Or the graduate committee's. I find this terrifying, yet comforting. Even though I don't know what my work may be, I know that I am completely prepared to do it, and I will be able to rely on God's strength when I still feel inadequate.
