The All-Powerful One

So you should all know that by now I have the amazing privilege to be a United States Senate Page but I don't think I shared the story of how it came to be. Let's start at the beginning shall we. In the 9th grade I learned about the Page Program in school and at the time I really wanted to be in government. I would still like to be in politics but I am not completely sure. I got really excited and googled (Yes, I google quite frequently) it that very afternoon. Of course for some reason I found squat about it. After digging, and digging, and digging and more googling I FINALLY found something that gave me more info and OF COURSE I was too young. I forgot about it for a year and then I was thinking randomly about it in November so I once again googled it. I contacted both of my Senators and I found that Senator Richard Shelby had an opening for Fall 2011/2012, Spring 2012 and Summer 2012. I requested an info packet and pretty much jumped up and down when I got it! I did everything I could, I wrote a letter, a resume, got my transcripts and asked for recommendation letters. When the holidays came around, I got so busy that I forgot about my application until I came across it in January. Then I really got down to business and and I remember my excitement as I slipped those papers into that Manila envelope. As we drove to the post office I prayed over the package. God had gotten me this far so it was up to Him if I went any further. I prayed with urgency, worry, fear, excitement, and hope. It really was up to him. I had people praying for me, I prayed for me and I tried to delight myself in the Lord. I longed to go and experience DC by myself in a way not a lot of people did! I wanted it so bad that I thought I would be crushed if I didn't get it! In March I had a ton of worries and a lot of anxiety. God came to me and told me that I would be fine if I didn't get into the program. Another part of my brain just kept on saying 'I want this so bad'. I literally mentally fought myself for 20 minutes and I finally said 'Okay God, you know what? I give up.' I gave up and let myself let go of that immense burden I put on my own shoulders. That was Sunday night. On Tuesday I got a call from Senator Shelby's office saying that the person who was supposed to be coming for their July session had to drop out and that they were looking for someone to fill in. I know that the girl I was talking to couldn't possible pick this up over the phone, but I was seriously about to have a heart attack. I, without pausing or thinking for a split second, said of course. She told me I would hear by the end of the week. I probably screamed and jumped up and down for 10 minutes. The rush of excitement hit me and I believe a rush of panic hit my parents. My mom said that the only reason they let me apply was that they never thought I would get it (Yeah, they were so encouraging). The summer session wasn't really what I wanted but I was going to jump at the opportunity! Thursday, 2 days later, I got the call. I was it. I called my parents, my grandparents, and it was on Facebook almost instantly. God really taught me a lesson this time by giving me the desires of my heart. From the very beginning I gave this situation to Him and trusted and He worked His miracles and gave me, a little Alabama girl, the opportunity of the lifetime. There are still many questions and what ifs as of right now, but I just have to trust every single day that His will is for this and He will work it out. I wait everyday for the mail hoping that the package will come that day. I ask that you, dear reader, will pray for me. Pray that God gives me and my parents peace. Pray that God will give me the finances to reach DC and support myself for that wonderful month. Pray that while I'm up there God will draw me closer to Him. Thanks, and remember God is the All-Powerful One!