2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 13, 16, & 18

"Finally, brethren, pray for us,

that the word of the Lord may have free course,

and be glorified, even as it is with you:

And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men:

for all men have not faith.

But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.

And we have confidence in the Lord touching you,

that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.

And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God,

and into the patient waiting for Christ.

But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means.

The Lord be with you all.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

The second epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens."

2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 13, 16, 18

Despair... hope... DETERMINATION!

Time is flying by, and the work load is enormous. Only two weeks remain until graduation with three weeks worth of projects still requiring completion. Taking stock of the situation only results in an overwhelming sense of frustrated despair. It's hopeless-- there's no way accomplish everything in time!

Just when my brain is about to overload, and quitting seems like a welcome escape from the stress of the hour, I remember one thing. All of the sudden, although the situation has not changed in the least, a peaceful calm replaces the hopeless despair, and the storm of frustration is turned into a ray of determination. This one thing provides me with the courage to face the mountain of tasks before me and conquer.

The one thing I remembered that altered my outlook is that I have a Sovereign and Omnipotent God Who is in complete control of every situation. He will not fail me! My Heavenly Father knows what I have to accomplish, He knows how much time I have left, and He WILL give me the time that I need to do my best and get everything done!!!


"The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me:
Thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever:
forsake not the works of Thine own hands." Psalms 138:8

"I can do all things through Christ
which strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:13


"He manages perfectly,
day and night,
year in and year out,
the moving of the stars,
the wheeling of the planets,
the staggering coordinator of events.
There is no doubt
that He can manage the timing of my days and weeks." ~ Elizabeth Elliot