Here's what I think I'd like to walk away with.
- A desperate hunger for God's Word. In reality, we all know that God's word is our daily bread, but sometimes it gets a little lost in the hustle and bustle. I know that I'm going to need that sustaining wisdom and power like I never have before.
- A greater daily dependence on the Lord and His provision. Too often, I depend on me to get me through each day. Since I'm way in over my head here, my only option is to learn to turn to Him first for my day to day needs.
- Better communication skills. How can I talk honestly with patients that are dying? How can I share my faith candidly and without hesitation? Do I allow the Holy Spirit to speak through me?
- Career experience. I'm fairly certain that in my nursing career I never want to be far from the poor, the sick and the dying. Jesus never was and I'm taking that as a hint. I hope that I gain valuable nursing skills that allow me to continue to serve this special group of people for a long time.
- Travel! Who doesn't love a bit of adventure every now and then?
- I've never lived by myself. I'm more than slightly an extrovert, and hugely an external processor, so loneliness may be something I have to fight. I'm hoping the quiet time pushes me into the Bible more and more.
- And lastly, for effectiveness in ministry resulting in salvation. Statistically, only one in seven North Americans has ever shared their faith with someone outside their family. That probably includes me if you are counting actual salvations resulting from anything I've said or done. I'd like to see that change.
I love it & I have no doubt that with God you can accomplish all those things.