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Millennials. Generation Y. Gen iY. Regardless of the moniker, this generation is different. Working in a college setting, I have had the opportunity to witness them (and myself) juxtaposed against Baby Boomers and GenX-ers. Among the multiplicity of differences, one of the biggest peculiarities of Gen-Y is their penchant for options.
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Perhaps this has been because our era has been marked by anything but stability. Everything around us is changing, and it is doing so rapidly-for bad and for good. This generation saw the stock market crash, and the “stable retirements” of family members go up in smoke. Millennials witnessed parents who had given their lives to an industry lose their jobs as if they were temp workers. They watched as people with college degrees struggle to find gainful employment. This generation also endured the sharpest increase in divorce rates in history, many personally impacted by the breaking of commitments. For Gen-Y, one thing is sure: nothing is sure.
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On the positive side, we thrive in the rapid influence of social medial. We chase after the expansion of technology and fashion. Travel and education is more readily available than any other period in history. Furthermore, though the job market is tough, a few clicks online review millions of openings all over the world.
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Understanding Millenials and Their Options
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Gen-Y tries to keep their options open. They try to choose only those things that will open more doors. Wether it is work or relationships, they are always looking for an upgrade. In dating, especially, they resist commitment because they do not want to risk being hurt or lose their freedom to be with other people. This generation tries to avoid liability and rarely puts much stock in commitments they have made or received. To their credit, it is because they have seen so few commitments honored in their life time. By keeping their options open, they hope to maintain the utmost control of their own lives.
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Here is the rub.
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The narcissistic mentally of Gen-Y clashes with God’s plan for our lives. God’s plan is not about us having the upper-hand.
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The perfect plan that God has for you can only be grasped by letting go.
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Let go of your understanding of how everything is going to work.
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Let go of your agenda.
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Let go of your secure feeling of having everything planned out or lavishly provided for others.
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Let go of your focus on meeting your own needs.
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As I am currently in a position where I feel like I have so little control over what will happen with my future, I am comforted by this: His Way is Perfect. If I will not rely on my own understanding, but acknowledge him in all of my ways, God will guide my path.
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Do you ever catch yourself fighting for options? Where do you struggle letting go?
