I am not a perfect student.

I find myself in a constant struggle, trying to be the “perfect student” and never meeting my own high expectations for myself. I compare myself to those around me, look at their accomplishments, and wonder why I don’t measure up.

Today, something hit me. I took a test I had studied several hours over the weekend for, and my confidence increased with each question I knew I had answered correctly. I walked out of the room, knowing I had aced it. But was it worth it?

Later, I found out I hadn’t been chosen for an award I had been nominated for. Do they not see how strong of a student I am? Don’t they realize I spend all my time studying, working hard to get good grades? I was broken.

So, I turned to God, and He said, “Do not worry”. Do not worry about earthly things; they are not eternal like me. Colossians 3:23 reads, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men”. As I read these words, I realized I needed to stop worrying about getting perfect grades and impressing others. It’s time to start working on things I actually enjoy, to find my passion again, and work hard for the Lord. I may not be a perfect student, but I am a child of a loving, powerful, and merciful God whom appreciates my work for Him.

Matthew 6:25: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear”.