My first and incomplete draft of college essay.

I feel the urgency to prepare as I search for my purpose, for His will. I cannot wait any longer---there was never a day nor a second of this lifetime promised to me.
I waded into the water, the ocean's waves knocking me off balance. The sun was shining brighter than I had ever seen, the clouds so majestic and white. As I surveyed the works of God's hands, of His breath, I couldn't help but smile. The wind, the sea, the sky---God has painted it into existence!

And even better, although I am a tiny speck on the earth, He has chosen to love me! To weave the fabrics of every aspect of my life together, just as He did with the creation of our world. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims the work of His hands! As I pondered all this I stopped in front of my youth pastor, Ken Whitton. Right then, a wave rushed over me. He asked me if I believed that Jesus Christ died for my sins. I smiled and said "Definitely." He put his hand over my mouth and dipped me back into the salty water. When I surfaced, I felt elated. I had finally been obedient to God, and had been baptised. My church stood before me on the sand, clapping their hands. My small group stood in the water beside me---my sisters, my fellow barbarians for Christ.
That day stands out among the rush of many simply because God's glory was so obvious around me, it was petrifying. That day, although I had decided long before then, I knew that I would do my very best to do what it was that God had in store for me. I want to please Him, I want to worship Him, adore Him, I want people to see Christ living in me. I tossed away my old self and clothed myself with God. I have changed so much in the last year. I went from not knowing what it was that I wanted to do, to wanting to be a fashion designer, to knowing I was meant for more. God reveals to me slowly day by day that He has the plan, and that I merely just need to go along with it. I will face struggles, but what is the Way without strife? "How narrow is the gate, and how difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it." (Matthew 7:13) Oh, how I thank God that I know the truth! That I am learning and growing, not staying a baby, not stuck on milk! I thank Him so much for showing me the Way and the life!!! I fall to my knees in awe! How can He forgive the likes of me? He does! I bow down in worship. It is so liberating to know truth- that to die is to live! I want people to know! Is that so wrong?