Alright, well I just submitted my test. I'm not confident and I don't feel very good about my answers. This semester has been hectic and crazy with all my classes. Each week is like a finals week for me and I think its finally catching up with me. I feel rundown and wore out. On Monday we talked about ways to keep from stressing out around this time. I know strategies to keep from stressing but as of right now...they're not working.
I'm a Christian so I'm reminded of a verse that directly relates to this situation. "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."-Matthew 6:33-34. Also " Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."-Philippians 4:6-7.
These verses were included in the Bible to remind us not to stress and to remind us of where our focus should be. I needed that reminder, so I'm glad I typed this post. I'm not "magically" ok, but once I get my focus back, I'll be going in that direction. I don't know if anybody else if feeling frustrated with schoolwork, but I hope God will use these verses to speak to you as well.
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Crystal, you turned to the right place when you needed encouragement. He will provide. For very different reasons this has been the most difficult four months of my entire life. Two of the men I love most in my life are fighting for their life. There was a night in February when I feared God would call one home.
ReplyDeleteI understand how it feels to search desperately for FOCUS, to feel like you simply can not get caught up, to try and remain positive because I know I have so many blessings in my life.
Yesterday I arrived in Richmond. . . looked around the van and realized I'd left my laptop and schoolwork for class at home in Lexington. How responsible and prepared is THAT???? I had to call someone. I had to reach out for help and admit . . . I was not focused and as organized as I should have been.
It is in MY WEAKNESS HE IS MADE STRONG. He provided.
It is my prayer that God will touch EACH and EVERY ONE of my students, that He will meet them where they are to give them a PEACE, a sense of calm and help them to know it is OK to reach out and seek help. Lean on friends, family and Him. He will provide.
Your post did provide encouragement. I hope you will find encouragement knowing you have been a blessing to me and others throughout this semester.
God gave me Monday and Wednesday's students this semester SPECIFICALLY because He knew He could use them to minister to my needs during this difficult journey.
We will finish strong TOGETHER with His help, guidance and strength.
I have felt very stressed this semester as well!! My boyfriend told me the verse about not worrying about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about itself and that is so true! I hope things get better for you, this semester will be over soon :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. I feel better because my week is over...but I start with more tests on Monday again! Mrs. White posted about spending time alone and reflecting. I have a busy weekend ahead of me, but I will find the time to stop, be alone, pray and read my Bible. It's so important for me to be able to make it. I can't be dependent on myself, I have to be dependent on God. That's exactly what I'm going to be doing. I also think just spending some time with my husband will help...when we're not working on homework-LOL! Hope you have a great weekend!
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