Hello Superstars,
I'm sure you have heard of Alcoholics Anonymous. Don't you think there should be SA, a Student Anonymous group? The idea sounds grand. Students would gather to vent about their unhappy teachers and the loads of homework that must be finished before they can count sheep. I guess SA groups already exist in high school cafeterias across the U.S. If there ever was an official Student Anonymous program, here's how I would introduce myself.
" Hello, I'm Sarah Elizabeth and I had twelve test in five days," I would say.
The cute boy (just imagine it) across from me would ask," How did you get through it?"
Releasing a breath, I would give him a one word answer," God."
Honestly, that was the only way I've been getting through my test. I didn't just get through them, but I passed them with A's. Yes, I did study from the hours of 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.During my study sessions, my mother would always come to me and say," Sarah, there's a point you just have to let it go."She was not saying stop studying and go into class with a "YOLO" attitude. My mother was telling me that I was doing all I could do, and at a certain point you have no control. You must then give your control and trust back to God. You have to "let go and let God."
Truthfully, that is the hardest thing to do. Why? I can't speak for everyone, but I'm going to speak for myself. I am a believer of God, but I'm not a perfect believer. There are times when I take do two steps back, ignore the presence of God, and only trust in myself. Basically, I have times when I don't go to God for things. I only depend on myself. Sounds stressful? Well, those times are stressful. So stressful I found myself midday in the E.R., patiently waiting for my doctor to fill out a prescription for anxiety medication.
I thought my good grades was the result of me staying up late, reworking problems multiple times, and just being naturally smart. I did not ever think it could have been because of God. Shouldn't that have been my first thought? I mean, He is the one that has blessed me with a new day for the past sixteen years. It wasn't my first thought, and I had to learn the hard way.
It wasn't just my mother's advice that played a role in me letting go, but I kept coming across Matthew 11:28 - 30. To me the verses are saying, go to God with whatever is heavy on your heart. Give your burdens to him, but you must be willing to take on his burden. Don't be scared. His burden is far lighter than ours, and all he wants is your trust.
When I gave my trust to God, I had to humble myself. I even admitted to God how hard it was for me to give him complete control over how I would do on my test. It was hard for me to let go, but it would have been far harder if I would have taken those test alone.
The school year is coming to its closing stages. Standardized tests are on their way and finals will soon be knocking on the door. Superstars, I will like to leave you with a prayer my sweet mother granted me with. It's perfect for the smallest quiz to the exam that determines if you pass a course. The prayer is from a prayer book. It's an emergency prayer entitled "I Need Grace to Pass an Exam".
"O God, what peace and comfort there is to know that You are all- knowing and there is never a question that baffle You. Therefore, I come boldly to Your throne of grace so that I may obtain mercy and find grace to help me pass the is very important exam( Hebrews 4:16). yes, I'm doing my part by studying, but I am not trusting in myself for a successful outcome because Your Word says that he who trusts in himself is a fool ( Proverbs 28: 26).
My eyes are on the Holy Spirit to show me what I do not know and bring everything I study to my remembrance (John 14:26). I praise You, Father, for You give wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. You reveal deep and secret things; You know what is in the darkness, and light dwells with You ( Daniels 2: 21-22). I stand in faith that You will reveal the answers to whatever part of the exam that I find myself in the darkness.
I thank You and praise You in advance, O God, for giving me wisdom, insight, and making known to me the answers to the exam ( Daniel 2: 23). i will give You all the glory and will resist any pride as a result of this victory. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen."
Love ya,
Sarah E.
Here's a peek into my Saturday.
I'm sure you have heard of Alcoholics Anonymous. Don't you think there should be SA, a Student Anonymous group? The idea sounds grand. Students would gather to vent about their unhappy teachers and the loads of homework that must be finished before they can count sheep. I guess SA groups already exist in high school cafeterias across the U.S. If there ever was an official Student Anonymous program, here's how I would introduce myself.
" Hello, I'm Sarah Elizabeth and I had twelve test in five days," I would say.
The cute boy (just imagine it) across from me would ask," How did you get through it?"
Releasing a breath, I would give him a one word answer," God."
Honestly, that was the only way I've been getting through my test. I didn't just get through them, but I passed them with A's. Yes, I did study from the hours of 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.During my study sessions, my mother would always come to me and say," Sarah, there's a point you just have to let it go."She was not saying stop studying and go into class with a "YOLO" attitude. My mother was telling me that I was doing all I could do, and at a certain point you have no control. You must then give your control and trust back to God. You have to "let go and let God."
Truthfully, that is the hardest thing to do. Why? I can't speak for everyone, but I'm going to speak for myself. I am a believer of God, but I'm not a perfect believer. There are times when I take do two steps back, ignore the presence of God, and only trust in myself. Basically, I have times when I don't go to God for things. I only depend on myself. Sounds stressful? Well, those times are stressful. So stressful I found myself midday in the E.R., patiently waiting for my doctor to fill out a prescription for anxiety medication.
I thought my good grades was the result of me staying up late, reworking problems multiple times, and just being naturally smart. I did not ever think it could have been because of God. Shouldn't that have been my first thought? I mean, He is the one that has blessed me with a new day for the past sixteen years. It wasn't my first thought, and I had to learn the hard way.
It wasn't just my mother's advice that played a role in me letting go, but I kept coming across Matthew 11:28 - 30. To me the verses are saying, go to God with whatever is heavy on your heart. Give your burdens to him, but you must be willing to take on his burden. Don't be scared. His burden is far lighter than ours, and all he wants is your trust.
When I gave my trust to God, I had to humble myself. I even admitted to God how hard it was for me to give him complete control over how I would do on my test. It was hard for me to let go, but it would have been far harder if I would have taken those test alone.
The school year is coming to its closing stages. Standardized tests are on their way and finals will soon be knocking on the door. Superstars, I will like to leave you with a prayer my sweet mother granted me with. It's perfect for the smallest quiz to the exam that determines if you pass a course. The prayer is from a prayer book. It's an emergency prayer entitled "I Need Grace to Pass an Exam".
"O God, what peace and comfort there is to know that You are all- knowing and there is never a question that baffle You. Therefore, I come boldly to Your throne of grace so that I may obtain mercy and find grace to help me pass the is very important exam( Hebrews 4:16). yes, I'm doing my part by studying, but I am not trusting in myself for a successful outcome because Your Word says that he who trusts in himself is a fool ( Proverbs 28: 26).
My eyes are on the Holy Spirit to show me what I do not know and bring everything I study to my remembrance (John 14:26). I praise You, Father, for You give wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. You reveal deep and secret things; You know what is in the darkness, and light dwells with You ( Daniels 2: 21-22). I stand in faith that You will reveal the answers to whatever part of the exam that I find myself in the darkness.
I thank You and praise You in advance, O God, for giving me wisdom, insight, and making known to me the answers to the exam ( Daniel 2: 23). i will give You all the glory and will resist any pride as a result of this victory. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen."
Love ya,
Sarah E.
Here's a peek into my Saturday.
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| I must shamelessly admit, while I was typing this post I was getting my groove on to the Grateful Dead. |
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