Counting My Blessings: Faith, The LSAT, and The Chosen

Song Of The Week

If you haven’t had “Blessings” on repeat yet, consider this your official nudge. Chance the Rapper serves up a soulful anthem brimming with gratitude and good vibes. The song effortlessly blends gospel-inspired beats with Chance’s unmistakable rap flow, creating a spiritual yet streetwise soundscape that feels like a warm hug from the universe.

“Blessings” isn’t just a track; it’s a reminder to count your wins, big or small. With lyrics that dance between humility and celebration, Chance makes counting blessings feel like a full-body cardio workout for the soul. The production is rich but never overwhelming, letting Chance’s voice and message shine through like a spotlight on a Sunday morning.

Quirky fact: This song originally came out as part of Chance’s mixtape Coloring Book, which was groundbreaking for being the first streaming-only album to win a Grammy. So yeah, “Blessings” is not just good—it’s historic.

Jump in the Water

During all the LSAT prep and law school application madness, the one thing keeping me grounded isn’t a productivity hack or a study routine, it's actually a TV show. But not just any show. It’s the story of Jesus of Nazareth.

When we first pressed play, I was skeptical. How good could it really be? How biased would it feel? I never heard anyone talk about this show on social media, my group of friends yet The Chosen, directed by Dallas Jenkins, turned out to be some of the most moving television I’ve ever experienced.

Here’s the thing: I’ve never read the Bible. I didn’t grow up hearing parables or memorizing scripture. So I came to this series with a blank slate, simply wanting to learn and explore my faith more deeply. In many ways, I thought of it as the perfect place to start like the first spark to set a train in motion. From the very first episode, it was captivating. Not in a flashy, overproduced way, but in how it humanized the stories and characters to understand the circumstances of the times. Watching it felt less like entertainment and more like being invited to witness something bigger than myself. And the spark began. 

Each episode closely follows the stories of the Bible, yet it also breathes life into the characters in ways that feel new. The parables are told faithfully, but the personalities, conversations, and small details of daily life are often imagined. Dallas Jenkins makes it clear that his vision is rooted in historical and scriptural accuracy as much as possible. And as a history nerd and TV showholic I appreciate these details and the truth to his interpretation. To be fair it is actually hard to even distinguish between them as someone who doesn’t know the Bible. Still, a perfectly accurate retelling doesn’t always make for compelling television. That’s where the writers step in adding drama, emotional depth, and relational tension to transform these familiar stories into something that keeps us watching. It’s that balance between reverence and creativity that makes The Chosen so powerful. 

Walk on the Water

Watching this show, alongside beginning to attend church, has shifted something deep within me. It’s brought me into the light, helping me believe in myself while also realizing that someone greater than me believes too. My relationship with religion has always been rocky, often rooted more in logic than in faith. But slowly, that shell is beginning to crack. With each passing day, I feel my faith aligning more and more with God.

I’ve shared before about my curiosity and interest in God, but now that I’m actually taking steps forward; attending church, embracing prayer, opening myself to belief. I’m realizing just how profoundly therapeutic faith can be and I think that's the whole point! 

One thing I’ve come to appreciate about church is how it doesn’t end when the service does. Each week, my priest gives us “homework”—small but meaningful reflections to carry into the days ahead. Sometimes it’s about our relationship with ourselves, sometimes with our families, and always with God.

What stands out most is the emphasis on vulnerability. To draw closer to God, we can’t stay hidden behind our defenses or pride. We have to be willing to open up, to admit our struggles, to acknowledge where we fall short. That vulnerability, while uncomfortable, is what allows space for growth, connection, and grace. I think that is so beautiful. So powerful, that God would care so deeply about my well-being. Not just in the sense of surviving each day, but in wanting me to truly live: to succeed, to love, to be righteous, and to walk with purpose. It amazes me that the Creator of everything doesn’t distance Himself but instead leans into my humanity, meeting me where I am and asking me to bring my whole, imperfect self to Him. That realization shifts how I see myself, too. Vulnerability is no longer just weakness, it’s the doorway to becoming stronger in faith and in life. All He cares about is where my heart lies and it better be with Him. That’s all he asks? Not money? Not fame? Not glory? Just belief. Just love. Just faith.

And truly, when has anyone asked for anything less? At the heart of every meaningful relationship, hard work is always involved whether with ourselves, with others, or with God. To be fully known and still fully loved. That’s the core of vulnerability, and it’s also the invitation God extends to us every single day and he doesn’t mind when you accept (the sooner, the better but everyone's roadmap is different).  The more I reflect on that, the more I see the ease in following. Allowing God to shape me, and trusting that He sees more in me than I sometimes see in myself. 

Blessing Come Up

This week’s song is “Blessings” by Chance the Rapper, and it couldn’t feel more fitting. The track is a celebration of gratitude, faith, and the unexpected ways God shows up in our lives. Chance sings about blessings “falling in my lap,” and lately, I’ve felt that same overflow. Even something as stressful as the LSAT has become a blessing in disguise—a reminder of how far I’ve come and how much strength I’ve built along the way. Passing through that challenge wasn’t just about study hours or discipline; it felt like divine reassurance that I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. Counting my blessings—whether it’s this journey toward law school, the peace I’ve found in church, or the faith that’s slowly unfolding in me reminds me that God is already paving the way forward.

Enjoy This Journey With Me

° 𐐪𐑂 ♡ 𐐪𐑂 ₒ 𐐪𐑂 ♡ 𐐪𐑂 °

Enjoy This Journey With Me ° 𐐪𐑂 ♡ 𐐪𐑂 ₒ 𐐪𐑂 ♡ 𐐪𐑂 °

This isn’t the end—just a bookmark in the conversation. Stories don’t really close; they unfold, shift, and find new voices. If this one stirred something in you, let it breathe. Leave a thought, challenge an idea, or carry it forward in your own way. And if you ever feel like wandering through more unfinished thoughts, you know where to find me. Let’s keep the conversation alive. ~XOXO