As the beautiful summer weather ceases, it is like a picture of the academic year finally ceasing.
Mid to late August is the time every year where students find out the product of a year's work, the exam results! Whether you are GCSE, A Level or doing a professional qualification the day usually means a lot of nervousness and excitement and then happiness or sadness depending on how you did.
Today I found out my fate and I am pleased to report that I did pretty much as I had expected, which was quite well. I passed three of the four exams at this level, with the one failure being one I saw coming due to the exam paper asking questions we hadn't quite studied in class! I will get to re-sit this exam in December with my next two exams and I hope for another three passes!!
It got me thinking however, one day we face the ultimate result. The result of a lifetime of living our lives. When I got the text with my results on I went from the unknown to the known in a matter of a second. Likewise, when our lives finally end we will go from the unknown to the known in a short amount of time.
Hebrews 4:13 states that we all have a meeting scheduled with God upon our deaths, where our lives will be judged.
Just as it's pass or fail or getting the grade you want or not, it's Eternity with God or Eternity without God. This is better known as Heaven or Hell. Of course, Heaven & Hell have been mis-represented to much on this world through TV, books and other media that it is not hard to think it is just a fairy story.
The Bible is clear that Heaven and Hell are a reality. Jesus refers to Hell on three occasions in Mark 9. In Luke 23:43, whilst He is dying, He famously tells the robber on the cross next to Him that he will be with Him in Paradise that night.
We have all sinned, and have fallen short of the glory of God states Romans 3:23. This is terrible news because it means we have failed to meet the requirements to enter Heaven.
But this is the good news - Romans 10:9...."That if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
YOU WILL BE SAVED. That is a promise from God and the Bible shows that, time and time again, God doesn't fail to keep His Promises. Everything God has said will pass, has passed. Jesus came to die on the cross for our sins, that was the main thing He came for, for us. Martin Luther called it, 'The Great Exchange' because Jesus took the punishment for all of our sin in exchange that we might have His perfect life and be able to pass that meeting with God.
The evidence for Jesus rising from the dead is extremely convincing. Atheists have tried to disprove it and failed, some actually converting to Christianity because of the strength of the evidence, which I will post more about this week.
So when it's time for your result, do you know that it is going to be? Do you have confidence? Or will you wait nervously like so many others and just see what happens. Some people can fluke exams, you cannot fluke past God who knows everything.
He Loves you so much, call on Him tonight and make your peace with the one who made you. Those who seek Him with their heart, will find Him. (Jer 29:13)
God Bless you, and I hope your exam results went great!
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Monday, 22 August 2011
Monday, 13 June 2011
Long time no write!
In the whirlwind of consistently writing the blog, I had never thought that I would go this long without writing but here I am, almost a month after my last post.
My excuse is exams! I thought I could keep writing but all of that revision caught up on me and I went a few days without posting. I then realised that I was probably better off saving the time that it takes to write the blog as I was getting very tired from revising and needed to focus my energy on that more and more as I approached the exams.
So the exams...started off brilliantly, first two exams whizzed through. The third was tough but I expected it and felt positive that I had done enough. Today's one...well the less said about it the better, the topics that were examined hit me for six but I may have done enough to pass although I feel a less confident than the third!
Now they are over I have my social life back and can begin preparing properly for the half marathon in September I have a few thank you's...
First of all to God, these exams were very hard and it is so much easier when you have God because when you doubt your ability, He reminds you that He made you. When you doubt whether it is possible, He reminds you that anything is possible. When you run out of energy and feel you cannot take no more, He gives you strength and asks you to lean on Him.
I have to admit I have been feeling pretty upset about the exam today, I worked quite hard for it and really wanted to do well and it didn't go to plan. But I know that God will comfort me (He has already begun this work to be honest!) and that any failures will only become part of His Greater Plan.
Secondly, to all of my friends and family and Church family who have prayed for me and encouraged me these last few weeks. It is much appreciated and you just don't know how much of an impact God has made. Thank you so much :)
Lastly, to a special friend of mine who knows who she is who has been extra supportive during this period, God did enough to get me through this but He used you especially and I am glad I didn't have to go through it without your support. Thank you amigo-enredado!
I guess the message of this post is to never give up, to give your best because God is right with you and He will make great things happen and will get you through it...pass or fail :)
John 7:37-38
On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”
My excuse is exams! I thought I could keep writing but all of that revision caught up on me and I went a few days without posting. I then realised that I was probably better off saving the time that it takes to write the blog as I was getting very tired from revising and needed to focus my energy on that more and more as I approached the exams.
So the exams...started off brilliantly, first two exams whizzed through. The third was tough but I expected it and felt positive that I had done enough. Today's one...well the less said about it the better, the topics that were examined hit me for six but I may have done enough to pass although I feel a less confident than the third!
Now they are over I have my social life back and can begin preparing properly for the half marathon in September I have a few thank you's...
First of all to God, these exams were very hard and it is so much easier when you have God because when you doubt your ability, He reminds you that He made you. When you doubt whether it is possible, He reminds you that anything is possible. When you run out of energy and feel you cannot take no more, He gives you strength and asks you to lean on Him.
I have to admit I have been feeling pretty upset about the exam today, I worked quite hard for it and really wanted to do well and it didn't go to plan. But I know that God will comfort me (He has already begun this work to be honest!) and that any failures will only become part of His Greater Plan.
Secondly, to all of my friends and family and Church family who have prayed for me and encouraged me these last few weeks. It is much appreciated and you just don't know how much of an impact God has made. Thank you so much :)
Lastly, to a special friend of mine who knows who she is who has been extra supportive during this period, God did enough to get me through this but He used you especially and I am glad I didn't have to go through it without your support. Thank you amigo-enredado!
I guess the message of this post is to never give up, to give your best because God is right with you and He will make great things happen and will get you through it...pass or fail :)
John 7:37-38
On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”
Monday, 16 May 2011
Shadows
Absolutely love this song! A friend of mine gave me a CD with it on which I forgot about but rediscovered it this weekend. Not only is it a major encouragement to remember Who we can turn to in times of doubt, despair and trouble, but it is also a great reminder of a totally amazing weekend :-)
So whether you are stuck in revision, having a hard time over something or just a bit miserable right now check this song out and REMEMBER who He is!
F.A.I.T.H = Forsaking All, I Trust Him.
God is bigger than any problem you have!
Friday, 8 April 2011
The way to success?
It's a important time of the year. Exams are coming up, essays are due, the football season is entering the final month! Just one extra bit of effort can make all the difference. The pressure is on, you feel as if life doesn't go beyond that final deadline. Everyone has their advice, their techniques to handling all of the work & pressure...it can feel as if there are so many different ways and you don't know which way to take so you sit there and hope that whatever you do end up doing, it is enough!
I'm not here to tell you which way is right when it comes to exam and essay work and I am no Jose Mourinho, so no football teams will be ringing me up for advice!
Whatever you do, however you do it....cover it in prayer. Soak it in it, don't let any part of this journey escape without being completely immersed in God.....
Why?
1. Because God wants to help
1 Peter 5:7 - Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
God is our Heavenly Father, He doesn't want us to sit here and suffer, He wants to strengthen us and assure of us that He has a great plan for us and He will see us there! (Jeremiah 29:11 guys :D)
2. Because Jesus did it
Jesus constantly was in prayer, He made a point of going to the Father and spend hours at night with Him. The night before He was crucified, where was He? He was giving all of Himself to God, so that He would have the strength to do the Lord's Will. Jesus lived by prayer in His Ministry, this is shown in His healing of many illnesses and sending demons away from the possessed.
3. Because other Bible characters do it
In Nehemiah 1 & 2, Nehemiah's passionate prayer for Israel is noted as well as his prayer before responding to the King (he had a scary job, to ask a King who could kill him to let him re-build this wall in Jerusalem which he may not have been pleased about). Nehemiah went and re-built the wall under the blessing of God. Everything amazing that happened on Mt Carmel in 1 Kings 18 was due to God answering Elijah's prayer.
I believe, to change this world, we should concentrate more on prayer than actions, not that actions are not important...they often seem to be the response of prayer anyway.
4. The Bible says so - Phillippians 4:6-7....Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Lastly, always remember this wonderful verse in Proverbs 16:3, the book of wisdom...
"Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans."
God isn't blind to your suffering, He wants to hold your hand and get you through everything. Let Him in today. I have been realising more and more myself the power of prayer. God answers it so often, and when He doesn't you end up seeing why and being thankful!
Give it all to Him today :-)
I'm not here to tell you which way is right when it comes to exam and essay work and I am no Jose Mourinho, so no football teams will be ringing me up for advice!
Whatever you do, however you do it....cover it in prayer. Soak it in it, don't let any part of this journey escape without being completely immersed in God.....
Why?
1. Because God wants to help
1 Peter 5:7 - Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
God is our Heavenly Father, He doesn't want us to sit here and suffer, He wants to strengthen us and assure of us that He has a great plan for us and He will see us there! (Jeremiah 29:11 guys :D)
2. Because Jesus did it
Jesus constantly was in prayer, He made a point of going to the Father and spend hours at night with Him. The night before He was crucified, where was He? He was giving all of Himself to God, so that He would have the strength to do the Lord's Will. Jesus lived by prayer in His Ministry, this is shown in His healing of many illnesses and sending demons away from the possessed.
3. Because other Bible characters do it
In Nehemiah 1 & 2, Nehemiah's passionate prayer for Israel is noted as well as his prayer before responding to the King (he had a scary job, to ask a King who could kill him to let him re-build this wall in Jerusalem which he may not have been pleased about). Nehemiah went and re-built the wall under the blessing of God. Everything amazing that happened on Mt Carmel in 1 Kings 18 was due to God answering Elijah's prayer.
I believe, to change this world, we should concentrate more on prayer than actions, not that actions are not important...they often seem to be the response of prayer anyway.
4. The Bible says so - Phillippians 4:6-7....Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Lastly, always remember this wonderful verse in Proverbs 16:3, the book of wisdom...
"Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans."
God isn't blind to your suffering, He wants to hold your hand and get you through everything. Let Him in today. I have been realising more and more myself the power of prayer. God answers it so often, and when He doesn't you end up seeing why and being thankful!
Give it all to Him today :-)
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