...and if we lose, we praise Him.
This was what was going though my mind almost the whole day today. As I studied all my vocabulary words for the Spanish CLEP that last time before the test, I just kept thinking of this quote. I knew the test was going to be hard, and I also knew that whatever the outcome, it was God's will. I prayed: Lord, if I pass this test, I'll give You the glory, and if I don't pass this test, I will still praise You.
Well, I didn't pass.
And still my hands and my voice are lifted in praise. My God is sovereign, and He knew the outcome of this test even before I ever planned to take it. He has a purpose in this, as he does in everything. And even though it may hurt my pride for me not to be able to say "I did it!", I know He is growing me through this.
And, as one friend said, "Well, who knows? Perhaps you'll meet your future husband in Spanish class at Cedarville!"
5.27.2010
8 vivid thoughts:
Melody, I am so inspired!
Love ya friend!
Sweet Blessings,
Amber
Wow, what a wonderful post, Melody! Your attitude is great! (I love that quote from "Facing the Giants.") And your friend might be right. You never know... ;-)
~ Lots of love,
Lindsay <3
Hi Melody,
You have such a good soul. Yes, indeed, God has a purpose in everything. And I know that anytime soon, He will reveal these things to you. May God bless you always. Keep that spirit up, praising God for all the wonders He has done. :)
-Frailyn
Great post Melody - this is how we should be all the time! I am a little behind in my school work so I'll be working through the summer; not what I was hoping for, but 1) I need to be a better manager of my time and 2) I will learn through the situation and give God the glory!
Love,
Rachel
lol I can understand that... Think happy thoughts Melody, happy thoughts :)
blessings!
~Ivory
Oh, I'm so sorry you didn't pass, Melody. But you've got such a good attitude towards it. I've had the same thing happen to me before (in a writing contest) and I couldn't believe it when I didn't pass, but God had knew what He was doing and has bigger and better things planned.
Keep up that positive outlook! We love ya:)
Way to think positively, Melody! I am sorry you didn't get to pass the test though.
Your friends comment cracked me up! But hey, you never know. Anything IS possible.
Great post, Melody! Well written. But I'm sorry you didn't pass the CLEP test. Maybe you will meet your future husband in Spanish class. :-) Have a blessed weekend!
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