My Best

This semester I am going to study film. I'm not going to complain. I'm going to learn. I'm going to go above and beyond what my teachers ask of me. If my teachers aren't challenging me, I am going to challenge me. When faced with a problem, I am not going to swear or get discouraged. Instead, I am going to pray and do everything in my power to fix the problem.

I won't give up. I won't surrender to the temptation of thinking that I am worthless or that I should not try because others are better than me. I am going to give myself a chance. I am going to reach the limits of myself and find out what doing my best means.

I am all in.



Why the newfound resolve? I honestly think it's God's doing a work in my heart. You see, I just found out that I didn't make it to this final round of a video scholarship contest. I watched the finalist videos, and you know what? They were definitely better than my entry. But I am not discouraged because I know I can do better.

It wouldn't be fair to me or God to not make the most of the gifts He's given me. So I am choosing to honor God my using my gifts to the fullest extent. Here we go, Lord. Please give me a Canon 60D, an audio recorder, and money for film expenses. I'm willing to work for it.