Lately my mind has been thinking about going back to school. Actually this is something I have thought about for quite some time, rather on and off. For the last week or so I have found myself actually looking into schools and considering my options. Why do I want to go back to school? I love what I am doing right now and know that I am definitely doing what God has called me to do. But when I am 60, do I really want to be working with kids? There is also a large part of me that wants to go back to school to further my education and my resources to help children. I really have a desire to help children and families who are going through hard-times. What would I do at school? With one Master's degree, would I get a PhD? No...I don't think so. I think I would like to get a Masters in Christian Counseling. Now the question...where to go to school? That's the hard part. I will not go back to seminary as they are getting rid of that degree so if I go back I will have to find somewhere else to go.
There are several other factors that play into that decision to go back to school. Do I want to start studying again and writing all those papers? Part of me does...but I sure do enjoy just relaxing and reading what I want to. I have been spending a good bit of time in prayer recently on this issue and the desire to go to school is still there. Would I have that desire if it were not from God? I 'm just not so sure on this one.
To be continued.....
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You have made a choice or examining all your options.
Then you will sit back and make the best choice for you.
Great blog, I'm glad I came across it by accident :-)
Have you decided yet?
I went back at I think around 35 (I won't say how many years ago...lol), because it was something I'd always wanted to do. And I'm happier for it (except for the student loans - it's rediculous).
I find if something is nagging me for some time and doesn't go away -that's my answer (it's genuine and not on a whim).
But we're all different. And as we get older, there's so much to think about - so many options to weigh.
Good luck with your decision!
All the best.
sooooo...what did you decide??
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