Classes start tomorrow, my schedule will be chaotic, and I will be tested far more than I have been to date. There is much that I could spend time worrying about – much to be anxious about. What will I do with that?
I was reading in “The Imitation of Christ” by Thomas A Kempis and found something that was good for my soul. I’d love to share it with you:
“My son, I descended from heaven for they salvation; I took upon me thy miseries, not necessity but charity drawing me thereto; that thou thyself mightest learn patience, and bear temproal miseries without grudging. … I suffered great want of things temporal, I often heard many complaints against me, I endured meekly disgraces and revilings; in return for benefits I received ingratitude, for miracles, blasphemies, for doctrine, reproofs. O Lord, for that thou wert patient in thy lifetime, herein especially fulfilling the commandment of thy Father; it is a reason that I, a most miserable sinner, should bear myself patiently according to thy will, and for my soul’s welfare endure the burden of this corruptible life as long as thou thyself shall choose for me. For although this present life is burdensome, yet notwithstanding it is now by thy grace made very gainful; and by thy example and the footsteps of thy saints, more clear and endurable to the weak.”It was such a good reminder to me that tests, homework, and relationships are nothing in comparison to Christ and what He suffered or what He did for me. Praise Jesus! May this encourage you as it encouraged me. 🙂
Just Breathe 