No, seriously I don't get it. What does my upcoming class presentation have to do with God? Or what lesson do I have to learn from the bible to help me prepare for an interview? Exactly when was Apostle Paul who lived about 2000 years ago granted the permission to set a guideline for my life?
You know...sometime last year during the fall semester, I was preparing for an oral presentation that worth 10% of my final grade (and let me not get started with how nervous presentations make me). It was the Saturday night before the presentation on Monday; and I had nothing ready - no powerpoint slides, no presentation. I promise you guys it was not my fault. I listened in class and put every advice given to use but it was just extremely difficult for me! I checked the recommended websites for pictures but couldn't find any decent one for my presentation. I went to my professor's office hour to discuss my topic but little did I know that knowledge is not understanding nor is it wisdom. I knew my topic and confidently brushed over it in open but in secret (like that Saturday night) I was unable to explain it.
My frustration and stress level hit max that I began to cry. In my defense, I heard emotions can run really high at night so that explains that. But! Thank God for technology! I immediately texted a friend to share my burden with - that's what friends are for right!? - well, I guess.
The conversation looked like this:
Me: hello
Friend: hi
Me: How's your presentation coming along...
Friend: Stressful you?...
Me: Saaame, I'm literally crying right now
Friend: Lol
Like pause. "Lol!?" I was pained. I didn't know who to talk to again! But then I remembered; I have heard people say the bible comforted them, that there is a "word for them" when in need ~ well dear God, I'm in need too.
So, I went on YouTube and began playing worship songs. I remember playing "He's Able". I opened up the bible app on my phone and searched "frustrated", "discouraged". I scrolled through the verses until I stopped at one - 1 Cor 10:13
1 Cor 10:13 (MSG) "No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; he’ll never let you be pushed past your limit; he’ll always be there to help you come through it."
KJV says that God will with the temptation make a way to escape. I thought about it for a while, digested it, then I looked back at my PowerPoint and said "so there is a way!"
I got energized to work out of the blue! wiped my tears and grabbed my laptop. Honestly people, I completed this PowerPoint that night in 3 hours (this is something I had struggled with for over 24hrs)
I will continue this series...be expecting me😇
Before I go though, I leave you with a word: Eph 5:30 - "For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones." How can He not be not be involved in one aspect of your life?
With love from Mo❤
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