I really should be studying, but God grabbed my attention....

I still have one more final tomorrow morning, and I am completely aware that I should be studying right now. However, God has really been working in my heart today, and I feel like a study break in order to share is much needed.

Today, I got some really upsetting news concerning a grade of mine. It dropped about 10 points, causing my final average to drop below what I wanted to make in that specific class. All afternoon, I was fighting tears. I didn't know what to do. I felt like a failure.

Then, as faithful as ever, God worked in my heart. I immediately was reminded of this verse:

"In God I trust, I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"         Psalm 56: 11

Seriously, what can man do to me? I have everything I need in Christ. I have no need to be concerned about the grades a professor gives me. I know that God is faithful and that through Him, I can overcome even the worst of things. Although a grade isn't that big of a thing, God will see me through it.

This helped me to see what all God has done for me, and in the last few minutes, here are some things God has completely blessed me with:

1. A wonderful, loving set of parents who are always examples of Christ and His love.
2. Sisters who are also my best friends. Without them, I don't know what I would do.
3. A home to live in that is warm during these cold days.
4. Friends here at Baylor that constantly show me how loved I am.
5. A church home that I am always grateful to see
6. A beautiful niece and a fantastic nephew who demonstrate God's great love
7. The promise of hope
8. A job where I am able to love on seven babies every day and receive their love in return-along with great bosses who are surrounded by God and His love.
9. The ability to see, hear, taste, touch and smell.
10. A major that really excites me and let's me know that this is truly where God wants me.


Now, I ask you again, what can man do to me? Because as far as I'm concerned, my God has given me more than man could ever take away. My God is bigger than man. My God is bigger than my problems. My God is the greatest comforter and the ultimate provider.

What can man do to me?

Nothing.