SYI Letter

Below is a letter I recently wrote to SYI alumni. It's about my realization of purpose in my life.

Hey everyone,
This is Jacques Nyemb from SYI 2000 just wanted to let everyone know I am doing very well. A lot has happened to me since my last letter. I have grown stronger in my faith by choosing abilities God blessed me with rather than people's opinions. For those of you who may not know I began my college career in electrical engineering. I thought I was the person who filled that mold. I had an interest in "how things work" I looked the part, and others made me feel as though that was my dream. I did not feel fulfilled though, I was often aggravated and discouraged due to my lack of interest in the subject. I thought that's where God wanted me to be. In a position of dignity and monetary stability (one that parents feel proud to tell others....."My son is an Electrical Engineer"). But as time moved forward and my dissatisfaction worsened, I looked to God again for help in leading me to my calling. I know this is not going to be a letter telling you I chose to go to seminary, but it is nonetheless a way of showing you of God's call within our lives. I realized that I always had a talent within, ever since I could remember, I loved to draw, and create things. So I decided to change majors to Graphic Communication Systems. After making that step Opportunities came my way, my first and one of my greatest accomplishments was the design of the Summer Youth Institute's website. This made me cement my dreams of creating my own freelance graphic design company. There I have created various graphic related items many for churches, and non profit organizations, that lead me to my current employment at my school as a graphic design specialist for the Center for Distance Learning. Another testament to God's greatness is me and my partners, are preparing to launch a company that offers quality website designs as low as $39 for students by Aug 05. We are moving ahead of schedule and everything is going well. All of these blessings occurred due to me listening to God's plan for me rather than man's. There where a lot of struggles to get here though, one of getting rid of pride, of trusting God, of understanding my weaknesses, of listening out for God’s voice and countless trials. But through it all God’s glory shined through. In concluding my very long letter I urge all of you to evaluate your lives; are you feeling unfulfilled? not happy of the life you lead? Pray to God for guidance and never be afraid to go against man’s wants to do God’s will, because the outcome in choosing God is fulfillment and joy. I hope all of you are doing well. It’s been a blessing writing to you, please feel free to get in contact with me anytime at my e-mail jnyemb@yahoo.com. May God bless all of you. Peace, Love and Joy.
--Jacques Nyemb