"Another semester has gone and I achieved nothing in my studies." That was the thought that crossed my mind. Exam did not go well.
How come? I don't know how to put it into word. And I am speechless when I thought of it.
After exam, the next few days of devotion was one filled with tears. The Word of God was indeed comforting, relieving and alive. Praise God!
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to diving soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
There are a few verses that God has showed specially for me and me only. Most of them are from the book of Hebrews, the book where I used to favor less than other books. Now, it has become a book of encouragement which can lift me up again and restore to God.
This particular verse strike me the most,
Jeremiah 12:5a
" If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses?"
So far, I have been dealing with minor issues ( running ), how will I handle it when the really tough stuff comes ( contending with horses )?
True. There are many years ahead of me where uncertainty is the fundamental issue. The upcoming issue may be one where my faith is required even more.
I may asked God to remove this from me. But His answer may be "Toughen up. Dig in. It may get worse."
I thanked God for giving me this precious word. And also a few repeating sermons and verses, sketch, my care group members, church members and friends to cheer me up.
I just hope that I wouldn't lose heart and fall into apostasy. That would be a terrible episode in my life. A really deep wounded scars in God's heart.
He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength when the labor increase;
To added affliction He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace.
How come? I don't know how to put it into word. And I am speechless when I thought of it.
After exam, the next few days of devotion was one filled with tears. The Word of God was indeed comforting, relieving and alive. Praise God!
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to diving soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
There are a few verses that God has showed specially for me and me only. Most of them are from the book of Hebrews, the book where I used to favor less than other books. Now, it has become a book of encouragement which can lift me up again and restore to God.
This particular verse strike me the most,
Jeremiah 12:5a
" If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses?"
So far, I have been dealing with minor issues ( running ), how will I handle it when the really tough stuff comes ( contending with horses )?
True. There are many years ahead of me where uncertainty is the fundamental issue. The upcoming issue may be one where my faith is required even more.
I may asked God to remove this from me. But His answer may be "Toughen up. Dig in. It may get worse."
I thanked God for giving me this precious word. And also a few repeating sermons and verses, sketch, my care group members, church members and friends to cheer me up.
I just hope that I wouldn't lose heart and fall into apostasy. That would be a terrible episode in my life. A really deep wounded scars in God's heart.
He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength when the labor increase;
To added affliction He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace.
