Its that time of the year again. The threat of being retained looms over your every instant moment. The subjects just seems so difficult. Going through it numerous times doesn't seem to help. Sometimes, you just want to shout out for help.
Well, I don't have a magic wand to help you cope with exam stress. But what I want to let you know is that the bible does give us principles on how to cope with it.
1. Just do your best for God and let Him take care of the rest.
"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men," (Colossians 3:23)
Just do your best. Leave the rest to God. Even if you end up getting less than expected results after trying your best, you can still be satisfied in telling Jesus, "I have given my best for you." and let Him guide the path onwards whatever it maybe. Even if you can't make it to the next year, to that desired school, to that long awaited course, God IS IN CONTROL.
The story of Joseph does not remain in our heads. The hard knocks are to be experienced in our hearts and lives, that we can truly say like he did, "God has meant everything for good," (Genesis 50:20)
Trust in God that He cares and has His best plans for you no matter how things turn out.
2. Just do your best and don't compare with the rest.
God has given some to be smarter in academics just as He has given some five talents, some others two talents and still others, one talent. But we should all note that however much talents we have, its all GIVEN. Its all grace. Its not earned. So, just do your best even if you are given just one talent. Don't compare with those who have two or five talents. Don't compare with those who score straight 'A's or have secured that scholarship. Know that whoever God has given more, more will be demanded from him (Luke 12:48). Stop competing and just do your best with the talents given to you.
3. Even if you have not done your best, you can still rest in Christ.
Perhaps you are feeling guilty because you have fallen short of not giving your best. Well who hasn't? But know that the forgiveness of our sins based on what Christ has done for us is not just some pep talk on the pulpit. It is utterly personal. Confess your sin before God, and know that He will forgive you. You can stop feeling guilty because Jesus has paid the penalty for you. Only start anew and strive towards giving your best. Give your best not because of selfish reasons, but because you want to live for your Lord Jesus Christ.
Identify the thing which is distracting you. TV, Whatsapp, FB, Youtube. Name the thing that is feeding your procrastination. Make concrete plans to deal with it.
Dear youths. God is in charge and cares for you no matter what your circumstances are. He has your best plans at heart though we cannot see it all right now. But this is called, trusting faith. He has created you uniquely. Don't compare with others. Just do your best for Him. If you have not been doing your best, tell it to Him and know that in Christ, you are forgiven. Do your best, not for your own ambition, but for your Lord. Hope it helps.
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