As I was writing my personal statement for my medical school application, I stumbled across something I wrote back in 2002 (7th grade? 6th grade?).

     When I grow up, I would like to be a doctor, to heal people. I would like to help those in need and to be able to ease the hurts of people. I realize that to become a doctor I will need to work hard and to give everything my best. I am prepared (I think) to do just that and will try my best.

     Another occupation I might consider is being some type of scientist. I would like to learn how things work, inside and outside. Or I might go into biology and learn about the body and how it works. The possibilities are just about endless. However, I know that whatever branch of science I choose it will take an effort on my side, just like being a doctor.

     In becoming a doctor or scientist, I realize that the path will be hard and challenging. I also know that if I give it my best shot, I am capable of becoming whatever I want. I am prepared for sacrificing my time to study and prepare (doesn’t mean I want to) to become whatever I want.  

Character of the New Man

"Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Colossians 3:12-17