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Mantras help us in ways that we may not see at first. One mantra that helped me tremendously is “God is within her, she will not fall.” —Psalm 46:5
Choosing My Mantra
At the start of each academic year, I always identify a mantra that will help guide me through challenges. Staying true to my values even amid adversity has always been of great importance to me. Like with many people, mantras help me reconnect with my God-given purpose by reminding me of the values I hold near. This specific mantra, “God is within her, she will not fall” is one that has helped me do the impossible. I now know that all things are possible with God by my side, for He will not let me fall, even when I feel too weak to carry on.
Living by My Mantra
Reflecting upon this past academic year has left me with many emotions, both good and bad. If I had to choose one word to describe my second year of college, it would be impossible. For the past 16 weeks, I have balanced seven classes (19 credit hours), three jobs, extracurriculars, and leadership and volunteer positions—all while struggling with mental illness and personal problems and caring for my emotional support animal, Dakota.
For the majority of these weeks, I only felt like I was surviving. Instead of living in the moment, I would be counting down the days for summer. As a result, I missed out on the many amazing opportunities that were right in front of me. This past school year has definitely been a challenge that has proven impossible, but somehow I made it. God truly did not let me fall, even amid the fear, dread and doubt I faced.
Mantras Can Help Lead Us to Great Success
Despite my fears, I was able to prosper. I not only survived but successfully made it through this semester by fulfilling all my work and extracurricular/leadership/volunteer responsibilities, earning straight As—even in my hardest subject (math)—and maintaining my 4.0 GPA. I initially doubted my potential by not believing that I was capable of everything I had wished to achieve, but I can now say that I officially made it through another year of college. It may have been filled with challenges, but it also has been filled with growth. If this past year has taught me anything, it is that all I need is God and everything else will follow, for with Him, I will not fall, even in my darkest battles. I am forever grateful for He Who Is.
