Today is Michaelmas. Long time readers may remember that
this day has a lot of memories attached to it for me.
This year, Michaelmas
also has me looking forward. For
there is a possibility that, this day
next year, I will be about to begin studies for a one year degree (namely an M.S.)
at Oxford. Yes, there would be
more at stake this time than my past two Oxford stints. I would be an official student of the
University of Oxford seeking an actual Oxford degree. Imagine that.
The questions are how
viable is that possibility and to what extent should I pursue it. And I think I have to make a decision
on that well before Christmas. So,
yes, all prayers for wisdom would be appreciated.
I’m a bit torn. I know it would be a wonderful and
intellectually profitable experience of a lifetime that would open doors for
me. I also know that it would be
hard work that would tax my no longer unlimited energy. Not to mention I have never endured an
Oxford winter.
So, yes, do join me in
praying for wisdom and guidance. Particularly
in this area, I want to do what God wants me to do.
Wannabe,
ReplyDeleteI will pray for wisdom in your discernment. A hard working year at Oxford would be a wonderful thing in my view. I have been to the cities of Oxford and Cambridge visiting the Universities there (as a tourist).
I took a Master of Science from SMU and completed it when I was 58 years old. There were many long nights of studying and I was working full time concurrently. It can be done.