Exams!

Exams are looming, and anxiety sets in. Cut-off points to pass, expectations to meet, scores to improve on. The prospect of entering the examination hall grips you like a fever, prompting you to study, to push yourself that extra mile.

Mental fatigue sets in, but you persevere, wading through, looking for the proverbial ‘light at the end of the tunnel’. And when you turn to the person next to you, and you see them diving intensely into their great pile of books, you will yourself to do the same.

It is so easy to give up. So easy to say “I can’t do this”. So easy to sigh and proclaim “I’m just not good enough”.

But we tend to forget, that when we give up, there is always someone who won’t. When we let go, there’s still someone who will hold on and pull you back up.

And that person is our Abba, Father.

From the very beginning, He has always been there, to hold us gently as He leads us and walks beside us. He’s not only present when things are going great, He’s also there when we go through all those ‘downs’.

If the God who named each star in the universe (which has about 3 to 7x10²² stars!) is also the God who knows the very number of hairs on your head, then surely He will never leave you nor forsake you. And think about it, if He spent time creating you in His image, then you must be worth a whole lot.

“The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

Deuteronomy 31:8 [NIV]

So when you feel discouraged, and you feel like giving up, remember that God is always there for you, and that His promises stand through the ages. Look to Him, and you will never be disappointed. He loves you more than you could ever fathom.

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:6-7 [NLT]

Face your exams with courage, giving all glory to the One who deserves it. Do your very best, sit back and let God take His rightful place in the driver’s seat.

God bless, and all the best! :)