Defining Moments

We often think of Defining Moments to be something good and exciting that has happened to us, like getting married or graduating from school. Unfortunately, most of the defining moments in my life how come out of what I thought were horrible disappointments. I have been reflecting on things in my life that at the time when I experienced them I thought they were awful. Here is one of those moments.

When I was 19 years old I was living in Nashville TN pursuing music. I kept facing one difficult challenge after another. I was becoming more and more sucked into the music scene and all that that lifestyle entails. It's fascinating how quickly you can fall for anything if you aren't standing for something. I decided I was going to apply for Belmont, the music school in Nashville. That would be a way for me to pursue music in a much better atmosphere. I told myself that was going to be my last straw. I had everything riding on getting into this school. I finally was told that I wasn't accepted. I don't think anyone truly knew how disappointing that was for me. I was so devastated and basically thought everything was over for me.

A few months after being rejected from the school I started praying again. Isn't it sad that we go to God more in our down times instead of happy times. After journaling for awhile and reflecting on what it was that God really wanted for me, that I started having a desire for Fashion. Within that month, I found FIDM in Los Angeles and got accepted into the school. It's amazing how God redirects your life. I would have never moved to LA if I would have got into Belmont. At the time, I couldn't see what the Lord was doing but now that I look back on it, it makes perfect sense. His plan is perfect! Since then, when I face disappointing circumstances in my life, I try to reflect on that moment and realize that God is bringing something bigger and better than I could ever imagine my way. Now today, I wouldn't have wanted to go to Belmont. I am exactly where I want to be.....The thing is I just didn't know it at the time but God did!