<p>jadecoops has inadvertantly introduced an important, mysterious, oft misunderstood variable for Christians in this process, noting:
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<p>And indeed, as this forum illuminates, the decision can be confounding. </p>
<p>What jade has illuminated, is praying. </p>
<p>Specifically, WHAT should we pray for in this one? Do we really think that God might abandon of fail to use us if we went to the local community college vs. Wheaton vs. Yale? </p>
<p>We are told that God hears all prayers and answers those He ordains. What do we think God wants us to pray for in this process? </p>
<p>I’m not persuaded it might be as simple as “Which college, Lord?”</p>