The Lord is my light, then why should I fear?

"I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name." -Rev. 3:8 

"Somehow, I feel that when we have done all in our power that the Lord will find a way to open doors. That is my faith... But I can see no good reason why the Lord would open doors that we are not prepared to enter." -President Spencer W. Kimball

Wow, where do i start! All i have to say is that the Lord truly does hear and answer my many, many prayers. With this whole fast grad, graduation, mission, grad school planning process... I've been seeking the Lord's help in all my decision making. This past Thursday He truly did provide me with direct answers that i have been seeking, and some that i didn't know i needed to seek. WARNING: this post is very in depth. I do it for my own future records- sorry! This is practically my journal and I'm entitled.
 
Well I'll start from the beginning. This is ALL important in how it played out.  
Monday- Bro. Delton (Research Methods/Cognition teacher) mentions the Rocky Mountain Psychology Association (RMPA) Annual Convention. It's sparks my interest.
Tuesday- Bro. Cluff (General Pscyh/ Abnormal Psych teacher) brings to light about 5 different areas of psychology i had not heard about... such as Neuropsychology, and child therapy. I go home intrigued and do a little research. I'm liking this specific area (neuro) and might be pursuing it.  
Wednesday- I learn that an important person representing the psychology department for the graduate studies at BYU would be here on Thursday to answer questions and give advice on how to get into grad school. Problem is... she'll only be here while i am busy at work. Drats!
Thursday- I explain this to my boss, Ryan, who goes the extra mile and calls Brunella (a fellow cashier) and personally provides me with a substitute so i can go to this career fair and have the rest of the day off. This alone was a huge answer to prayers and the gateway for much needed revelation. I pray while I'm heading there that i can ask intelligent questions, receive good input, and be able to ask questions that i haven't thought of that I'd need to get an answer to. 
This lady was great! Gave me some crucial information about the application process including that i need to get all the research background that i can (Well, that's why I was prompted to take the classes that I'm taking!!!). I ask her about this RMPA convention and she says, "Do it, I've seen applicants with a 4.0 GPA and several hundred credit hours denied because of their lack of research background."  I'm thinking, "oh dang, I've got to get this ball rolling!" I run to the library and look up the information concerning the convention and guess when it'll be held... April 14-16, 2011. The one week we have off in between winter and spring semesters. And the applications for the research posters in January 14th. Had i not found about it sooner i wouldn't have had time to organize and conduct my own study and would have completely missed this vital opportunity. It's too perfect, can you say... divine inspiration!!
 
I truly feel this is the key component in my graduate application to BYU-Provo.
 
Anyways, i run immediately after that to my teachers office to seek help on how to do this. I've got to come up with a principal or theory that i can conduct a valid research study and present via poster at this convention in Salt Lake City. He wasn't there... but as "luck" would have it, (at this point i know it's not luck, but something greater) my teacher walks right passed me. I get his attention and we sit and go over how to get started. He gave me some valuable insights and resources and has been checking up on my progress. My study is probably going to be something related to neuropsychology, which is what I'm looking at emphasising in my graduate work. 
 
Whew! What a blessing.
that's a lot of detailed info. but oh man! such a relief!
 
The Lord has certainly opened a very clear door for me and guess what... I'm so excited!!
I am thrilled (and a little overwhelmed) about all these new opportunities. 
What an exciting time, and how appropriate the timing is. He did not decide to give me all this valuable insight until i had done my homework, learned through faith, and learned to trust in His plan for me. 

"... I would show unto the world that faith is things which are hoped for and not seen; wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith." -Ether 12:6 

*smiles* ... I'm all giggly.
A BIG thanks to all those who have helped me get to where i need to be.

Continuing to look forward with faith,