Honoring a Journey of Faith and Formation at Ohio Christian University

By Lesallan | June 29, 2025

Honoring a Journey of Faith and Formation at Ohio Christian University
By Lesallan | June 29, 2025

Honoring a Journey of Faith and Formation at Ohio Christian University

As I conclude this academic season at Ohio Christian University (OCU), I am filled with gratitude for the transformative journey I have walked. This institution has not only sharpened my academic acumen but also deepened my commitment to embody Christ-centered values in every facet of life.

At OCU, learning is more than intellectual; it is spiritual. Rooted in a biblical worldview, the curriculum has encouraged critical thinking that integrates faith and scholarship (Wilkens & Sanford, 2009). Courses such as Theories of Personality have provided frameworks for understanding human behavior through both psychological lenses and Scriptural truths. This integration, uniquely emphasized at OCU, has strengthened my ability to discern, reconcile, and minister in a world fraught with division and misunderstanding.

Moreover, the OCU community—comprising faculty, mentors, and fellow students—has fostered a space of mutual encouragement and accountability. Through collaborative dialogue, guided prayer, and shared reflections, I have grown not only as a student but as a servant-leader.

As I move forward, I carry the legacy of this place: a commitment to truth, a calling to peacemaking, and a heart attuned to Spirit.

Final Prayer
Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the sacred soil of Ohio Christian University. In this place, You planted seeds of wisdom, watered them with grace, and brought forth fruit in the lives of many. I praise You for every professor who illuminated truth, every classmate who sparked insight, and every late night when Your Spirit whispered peace.

Grant that the lessons learned here may echo in our lives for years to come. Let us go forth not only with degrees but with discernment, not only with knowledge but with compassion. Bless this institution, its mission, and every student who walks through these halls. And may we always walk humbly, act justly, and love mercy in Your name (Micah 6:8).

In the name of Jesus,
Amen.

Lesallan

References:
Wilkens, S., & Sanford, M. L. (2009). Hidden worldviews: Eight cultural stories that shape our

Lives. InterVarsity Press.