HELLO . . . readers that do not exist
I am back!!
A quick update on what's been happening lately.
I am... almost done with school this semester (just have to get through the next 2 crazy weeks of exams), I am getting fat because of all the eating out (NOOOO) and I am super excited about this end of exam party I am going to.
This semester's not been to nice to me. I haven't been doing as well as I should be on my midterms and assignments and I don't even know why exactly. Is it because the things that I'm learning right now has gotten a lot harder? Or is it because I don't put in as much effort as I used to? I'd like to think of the reason being the first one because I DO put in lots of effort in studying. During or after certain exams, I'd thought I did well, only to find out the opposite when I get see my results.
I have to say I am quite disappointed at myself numerous times when this happens, I'd sulk, I'd cry, I'd be frustrated... and try to move on to the next one thinking that I'd try harder and do better on the next one (yep thats the only thing we can do fellow university mates).
You know what gets me through this though?
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God's Word aka The Holy Bible.
Time and again God has shown me how powerful He is and how He has complete control over everything and sometimes it's just our controlling human nature that prevents Him from fulfilling His plan for us. At church on Sunday, the minister asked, "What discourages you the most?". The answer that immediately popped into my head was of course.. bad grades. It made me realize how high my studies are on my priority list. God is number 1 and studies is number 2, but sometimes I feel like these two places are switched. Especially when I am focusing/stressing while studying for an exam, I tend to forget to have quality quiet time even though they are supposed to be the ones that fuel me spiritually every day. Times like these are when God shows that He is completely faithful even though I am the opposite. I am selfish and God is selfless. He would remind me through His Word not to be ANXIOUS and that he is in CONTROL. It is so comforting it is to know that someone's got your back no matter what =)
These lyrics from a song from church has been on my heart for the longest time...
It's what encourages me and gets me through each day :)
Anchor for the soul, sheltered from the storm, the thunder and the lightning can be very frightening, but God is in control <3
That's it for today folks,
Have an amazing day!
ciao
