Readings and assignments
Readings and assignments
Ever since coming back from the retreat, my days have been spent in reading, reading and more reading. Well, I guess that's because I want to try my best to clear as many of my lighter assignments during this break - as much as possible, before the school term begins again next Monday and I'm caught with a whole load of stuff and responsibility again. Well, at least I managed to finish reading 2 of the Gospels and Acts of the Apostles - and wrote my reflection papers for all 3 of them. There's definitely touching-up required on these papers, but at least I can take a little breather for this subject and concentrate on the term paper - which I begin to worry how and where to start writing from =(
Much as I'm worried about my NT, I'm equally concern for my papers for FCM too. 2 more response paper - which I don't think I can begin until we had our classes with our lecturers ... sigh* Then there's one more major paper for FCM too, and a week before this paper is due, there's NT exam! Arrgghhh ...
Well, actually I shouldn't be complaining lah - to be able to concentrate and have no worries about other concerns but just focus on my studies, I should be more than thankful to the Lord. Indeed, I am, I'm thankful for the opportunity to pursue further studies, to equip myself not just in terms of knowledge but ministry skills - that's something I'm really grateful for. However, in the midst of all these, I must also constantly remind myself that this education is not just for the intellect, but a process of growth in the Lord.
My chaplain reminded me to "take time to chew, reflect and enjoy my assignments" - I fully agree. Education, tests, exams, assignments are part and parcel of learning - it's not these that make-up what we are, but the process of learning, the joy of learning, and allowing ourselves to be shaped by God. My only prayer is that as I work through all my assignments, I'll remember not to allow "knowledge to puff up within me, but love" (MOV 1 Cor 8:1b) and at the same time, as I study and learn more about God, that I will continue to meditate on His Word, so as to be careful to obey Him in all my ways (Joshua 1:8).
I'm still worried about my 2 major assignments - but this is a faith journey where God wants me to learn to depend on Him and trust Him. I know He will not shortchange me =)
Ever since coming back from the retreat, my days have been spent in reading, reading and more reading. Well, I guess that's because I want to try my best to clear as many of my lighter assignments during this break - as much as possible, before the school term begins again next Monday and I'm caught with a whole load of stuff and responsibility again. Well, at least I managed to finish reading 2 of the Gospels and Acts of the Apostles - and wrote my reflection papers for all 3 of them. There's definitely touching-up required on these papers, but at least I can take a little breather for this subject and concentrate on the term paper - which I begin to worry how and where to start writing from =(
Much as I'm worried about my NT, I'm equally concern for my papers for FCM too. 2 more response paper - which I don't think I can begin until we had our classes with our lecturers ... sigh* Then there's one more major paper for FCM too, and a week before this paper is due, there's NT exam! Arrgghhh ...
Well, actually I shouldn't be complaining lah - to be able to concentrate and have no worries about other concerns but just focus on my studies, I should be more than thankful to the Lord. Indeed, I am, I'm thankful for the opportunity to pursue further studies, to equip myself not just in terms of knowledge but ministry skills - that's something I'm really grateful for. However, in the midst of all these, I must also constantly remind myself that this education is not just for the intellect, but a process of growth in the Lord.
My chaplain reminded me to "take time to chew, reflect and enjoy my assignments" - I fully agree. Education, tests, exams, assignments are part and parcel of learning - it's not these that make-up what we are, but the process of learning, the joy of learning, and allowing ourselves to be shaped by God. My only prayer is that as I work through all my assignments, I'll remember not to allow "knowledge to puff up within me, but love" (MOV 1 Cor 8:1b) and at the same time, as I study and learn more about God, that I will continue to meditate on His Word, so as to be careful to obey Him in all my ways (Joshua 1:8).
I'm still worried about my 2 major assignments - but this is a faith journey where God wants me to learn to depend on Him and trust Him. I know He will not shortchange me =)
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