Reflective Essay On Taylor University

As I peered down at the candle in my hand, I knew God was calling me to go forward. The more I thought about it, the more my hands began to shake. At the age of 12, this was not a calling I was ready or prepared for. Looking around at the candles in kid’s hands around the chapel, the feeling became more and more prominent. The pastor had just finished a profound message about sharing the light of Jesus in your heart, and the whole time he was speaking, I felt that he was speaking directly to me. As he closed his sermon, the camp counselors passed candles down the aisle to each kid at the camp. When the person to the left of me lit my candle with theirs, my heart started beating faster and faster. The longer I stood there, the more certain I became. God was calling me to be a missionary.
A tear slid down my cheek as I made my way to the altar. I placed my candle on the edge of …show more content…
Ever since I started looking for the right college for me, I have wanted to be in a small, close-knit community of believers where I could grow closer to God and help others grow in their walk with Christ as well. I am attracted to the community of believers at Taylor because I feel that while on campus I will be able to grow closer to God while building lifelong friendships. I believe the classes and opportunities I will be able to take part in at Taylor will help me figure out where God’s calling me to serve. It appeals to me that while in college, I will be able to focus on God and my academics while in the midst of other students doing the same thing. I cannot think of anything better than being surrounded by professors and peers who legitimately want to help me find exactly where God is leading me. A community that cares is an unbeatable feature a college can offer, and I cannot wait to experience that community first