Study

I have officially entered into exam mode. Books are being glanced over once more, note cards are being created for easier review and access (at least for me personally), Pandora is being played nonstop, yup, I’m studying!

Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” This has been my homework verse for a while now. It was a while ago when I just did NOT want to study. My brain had literally protested and won. It was on boycott; no studying. I had prayed for strength – I knew I wasn’t going to get through the papers and reading on my own. Immediately Colossians 3:23 came to mind. Opening up my purple Bible, I turned to the address, and sure enough, I got my strength. Homework in itself can be a challenge on some nights, but when it comes to exam studying…it means business. It means going four hours straight without stopping. It means staying up later than usual (and as college students, we already stay up pretty late). It means searching for caffeine sources to keep you awake. It means sacrificing, for a few days, "fun" to immerse yourself into hours of studying to in the end take an exam that in all honesty will last for only two hours.

My Old Testament professor mentioned that studying is a form of worship. I’m sure it refers to more the aspect of studying the Word of God. However, if whatever we do, we do for God’s glory…then really, studying (even in the academic sense) is an act of worship. It feels far fetched, but then, it makes perfect sense.

Well then off I must go. It’s time to hit the books once again!