Bleh!
Radiology exam - DONE! Don't feel too horible about it because we don't have our grades back yet. I'm sure I'd be super depressed and in full-on panic mode if I knew my raw score. Last year, this test was severely curved, so I'm counting on consistancy!
I was invited to two different activities tonight, but after a test like that, I just don't feel like doing anything but sitting on the couch and watching some mind-numbing drama on TV. Griswald likes it when I take the night off. He curls up in my lap and just purrs away! Sweet boy.
It's a funny feeling when hope dies. Kind of a hollow acceptance. Another step forward, no looking back, absolutely no regrets. We're going to talk about perserverance in small group tomorrow. I still have to finish the chapter, but was already struck with the words of Jesus in Luke 22:31. Here's my version (insert your own name if you like)
"Lisa, Lisa, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Lisa, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen those around you."
Wow. God prays for me!?! How absolutely amazing, awe-inspiring, and humbling! Before our trials come to us, they are first passed through Christ's prayers and the merciful hand of God. Knowing that I am being sifted and put through the flames for a purpose gives me strength to endure whatever comes my way. School challenges, illness, hardship, heartache, misunderstanding, alienation, persecution, doubt, finance troubles, injury, and even death - all of it has been bathed in prayer and aproved by God for my refinement.
Praise be to Him who has saved me! All honor and glory I give to you, Lord Jesus.
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