Nobody likes to funk a test. Sometimes you don’t understand a topic. Perhaps, you missed time from class, feeling lost upon your return. Whatever the scenario, tests reveal where you are, what you know and what you need to do to get where you want to be in life.
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing, James 1:2-4.
A few weeks ago I took a test following my eye surgery. To my surprise, vision in both of my eyes diminished to the point that I could read any of the letters on the first and easiest line. Shocked by these results, I realized that a lack of sleep was contributing to my poor vision. Subsequently, I altered my schedule to rest my eyes as much as possible. After today’s examination I regained full vision in my left eye and improved slightly in my surgically repaired eye.
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him, James 1:22.
I don’t what the future holds for my vision. God willing I will be able to complete the 3 movie scripts that I am working on while I can still see. My goal is to sell these to Hollywood and retire with plans to write one script per year. Yet, for now I must remain steadfast, trusting in the Lord during these days of adversity. Whatever the outcome, even if it means failing a test along the way, strive to receive the crown of life promised in the Bible.
by Jay Mankus
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