What’s the difference? “Senioritis” Versus “Missionitis”
I may be a Senior, but I have a different case of “itis” than most. What I have may consist of the same “Symptoms,” but has different reason behind them.
Here is a list of 4 of the similarities:
1) Constant Excitement. A senior feels the need to tell everyone that they are about to graduate. I cannot contain my enthusiasm and I want to tell everyone in the WHOLE WORLD that I am going on this trip, no matter how many times I have told them before. I am ecstatic for all of the new experiences and for what the Lord is going to teach me!
2) Can’t Focus. My mind is living in the future every second of the day. A senior just cannot wait to graduate. The ever so important date in May when they get to throw their cap in the air is always on their mind, knowing that they will be finished with High school FOREVER. (And then college, with a new experience, school, home, and friend group.) My mind is constantly day dreaming of what the trip will be like, who I will meet, what God will reveal to me, and how I will be used.
3) So stressed. There is so much to do. A senior can relate to this, with all of the senior papers & projects, applying to colleges, and keeping up with all of their extra curricular activities. On top of all of that, I have to send out letters, raise support, buy everything that I need while I will be out of the country for 9 months, get vaccinations, and prepare my heart. I feel like there is NOT POSSIBLY enough time to do everything that needs to be done and I begin to panic, so I have to pray and ask God to calm me. “Be anxious for nothing, but in prayer and supplication, let your requests be made known unto God.” Phil. 4:6
4) School is BLEH. Now don’t get me wrong, I understand that it is still important, but I am just stating the facts. Seniors feel like they’ve been through this High school routine for so long that they are numb, and are ready for some new experiences. I am so excited to leave my everyday life, and go into Africa, Central America, and Southeast Asia, and live outside of my comfort zone for Jesus! But in the present, I am trying my hardest to stay focused in school, and it’s hard! (a little more than 2 months left-Yes, Im counting down!)
So, there you have it folks, “Senioritis” versus “Missionitis”
