Hey you.
Yes, YOU.
The one who just got their exam results. The one who may or may not be happy with that score that was scrawled on your paper. The one who either wore a brilliant smile or put on a frown or even shed more than a few tears. Here’s something for YOU.
If you are one of those people who have been so blessed with satisfactory or amazing results, remember this:
You couldn’t have done it without God, without His blessings of wisdom, knowledge and understanding.
If you feel that your academic excellence is because you have a mind that is so sharp, so capable of absorbing and understanding your studies with ease, remember this:
Your intellectual ability was a gift from God. You couldn’t have created that mind of yours on your own.
If you think that you achieved what you got solely because you put in so much effort, remember this:
You were only able because God made it possible for you, and that He gave you the strength to do it. Otherwise, you might have faltered along the way.
If you are one of those people who did not achieve the mark that was set for you, and you are upset about it. remember this:
You have many more chances, and that God did not and will never abandon you. There is something to learn from every mistake and error.
If you feel that there is no way that you would ever be as good as the next person, remember this:
You are special – gifted in your own way. Do not be discouraged or disheartened. Do not give up, because He has not and will never give up on you. He is always there to pick you up when you fall, and to nurture you towards excellence.
If you think that failure is a sign that God is no longer with you, and you want to blame God for it all, remember this:
You were made in the image of God. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He will never give you a burden and leave you to stumble around in the darkness with it., all alone. He is always right next to you to offer you His guiding hand.
Through every storm in life, through every painful journey you take, through the times of rejoicing, and through the celebrations of life, remember this:
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 [NIV]
How true. If you feel that you've worked so hard only to receive disappointing results, and that all your effort didn't amount to much, remember that you gave your best.
ReplyDeleteWhen you commit your exams in prayer to God, you offer your very best and leave all the rest to God. Know that God sees all the effort put in and that it will never go to waste.
He has good plans for you, never lose hope in that. Keep trying, never stop hoping and put your trust in Him. You'll be surprised at what great things God can do with our lives.