Thinking back, I asked God to humble me this past semester. I thought it would look something like this: I would keep getting my A's and God would just make me more humble. Wishful thinking but the former has not turned out to be reality thus far. Everything I prided myself in as a student, a good memory, straight A's, a strong work ethic, all of those things have disappeared before my very eyes. What I once boasted in and defined myself as has ceased to exist up to this point half way through the Fall 2009 semester. I now see why God says not to boast in anything but our relationship with Him. Nothing else lasts. Nothing. God heard my prayer and answered it. Even though it wasn't the way I was expecting, praise God!
Talents are God given. He can give and take them away at anytime. I feel like my "ability to get A's" is practically gone. Last night, I went into my organic chemistry exam in complete peace, not because of who I am but because of who my God is. Just because I can't do what I once could to doesn't mean that I cannot continue to praise God. In every moment and every situation, there is an opportunity to bring glory to God. Though by all worldly standards I may have failed last night, I know that my heart and attitude brought glory to God. Praise God for the opportunities to continue to praise Him.
This semester has been nothing like I thought. While my academics haven't been as hot as I was hoping they'd be, that doesn't mean that God has been silent. He's surrounded my with fellowship. He's continued to mold me through circumstances. He's given me friends of whom continually encourage me to keep pursuing God and praising Him in all moments. And most of all, even through my shortcomings, He hasn't given up on me. Thank you God. Thank you so much.
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