"You have been set apart as holy to God, and he has chosen you from all the nations of the earth to be his own special treasure." Deuteronomy 14:2
For those of you who may not know, I have been studying for the biggest examination of my life. The exam that allows me to actually become an attorney. Last weekend, I broke down to my mom and expressed all my nervousness about taking the exam, about how I didn't want to fail and disappoint everyone in my life. My mom said, "You could never disappoint me." Sometimes, we forget God is the same way. We could never disappoint Him. That doesn't mean we can just sit here and do nothing. We have to work at it.
My mom also said, "Just remember. You didn't get here on your own. You didn't get to law school without Him and He's with you now. Just don't forget that without Him, you are nothing." I am his special treasure, chosen from among many to do his work. Sometimes, I forget that too. I am nothing without Him - He makes me who I am.
"It must mean something, that I have come this far. Lifting up my hands and offering my heart.
Even when I run, I'm captured. Everywhere your love surrounds me.
You are the sky, you are the sea, you are the air I wanna breathe. You're everywhere, your love lasts forever. And if I fall, you won't let go. You hold me when I can't hold on anymore, you reach out and rescue me."
let this be my prayer:
to remember you, Lord, in all my hours. to know that without you, i am nothing. to realize my potential as your chosen treasure. you are my rescuer, my everything. to rely on you in my most dire needs and in my happiest hours. bless and keep me, in your will always. amen.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Captured.
Posted by Samantha at 4:38 AM
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I am praying for you. Just remember that no matter what happens God is in control. I certainly hope that you pass the exam. However, it won't make you any less important to God and those who care about you if you don't pass it. I will keep praying for you. I can only imagine how anxious you must be.
First of all, it is common not to pass the first time. Therefore, if by any chance that does happen, we will all understand that it is a very difficult test that most take multiple times to pass. Very understandable. Second of all, I have total faith that you will do great. I truly believe that the results will be very positive. Lastly, I along with many others will be praying. You have a lot of support including the Lord's because you have trusted in Him. That's what counts. You will do great.
i love what your mom said, "you didn't get this far on your own". He won't abandon you now. Be proud of yourself for reaching this milestone. According to one of our favorite authors, John Grisham, it's common to be nervous :). Maybe his next book will be about you and a big scandal you've uncovered!!!
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