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Throughout undergrad, I've always thought it was cool to be a med student. (When I was in high school, I thought it was "cool"to be in college...I'm just realizing what a dork I am, but then again, the term "cool" is relative.) But moving some distance away from home, living on my own, making my own meals, waking up on time, ect. has taught me that maybe med school isn't as cool as I thought it'd be. And then there are the classes, which they say is like drinking from a fire hose. This was our orientation week and things are already looking hectic. We had 3 (mini) lectures already! The neurology professor started with an overview that took me for a ride. As I struggled to take my illegible notes, I found myself thinking, for a split second, what am I even doing here. But I know that my life isn't about me. This course that I'm starting, is not about me. Contrary to what the people might say, it's not about what I want to accomplish.. or about what I can't accomplish. This is not about me, its about God. As all creation can readily testify, it has always been about glorifying Him. It will always be about glorifying Him. This struggle that I'm a moment from facing, this work, painful, meticulous work, God is doing on me now, is so that I can be a greater blessing to those around me. So He would be glorified in my life.

Maybe it's not coursework that you're struggling with. Maybe its a relationship, or a challenge at work, or something else. But whatever it is, know that God is with you. Right now. He is your Father and Friend. Jesus said- I will never leave you, nor forsake you. God is with you. And He is molding your life to be a blessing in the lives of your friends and your family. He is working on your life. On the temptations that you and I face. Through the struggles we face, He is adjusting that attitude. Tweeking that anger.

I'm letting Him work on me. Because I know it's for the glory of God. My request is that you would let Him work on your life too.

Sheba

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