Two weeks
down, nine to go! So far all is going
well. I’ve got A’s on every assignment
thus far, but this is by far the hardest thing I’ve done academically in 21 years. I’m studying 3 hours every day on average and it’s everything I can do to stay current with the pace we are
learning at. I think that by the time I
return to college this fall, my normal classes will feel much easier. I don’t think I’ve ever studied 3 hours per day
on a consistent basis in the 3 years I’ve been at college.
Today was
the hottest day I’ve experienced thus far.
It was 110 degrees on the way to class, but it could have easily been
hotter than that for all I know. To put it into
perspective for most of you who are enjoying the cool Ohio weather, walking
outside is like having a hairdryer constantly blowing in your face. Walking a quarter mile to class becomes a
life or death journey. I finally
realized that running during the day was not such a good idea; I’ve since taken
up night running (or running on a treadmill in the AC). On days like today, however, there is no
other option than hitting the pool.
ASU’s pool is the perfect temperature and there is always a lane
open. Needless to say, I spent about an
hour doing a pool workout.
On an
unrelated note, I was reading in Proverbs yesterday (Chapter 17 for June 17)
and came across a verse that resonated with me; thought I'd share a few thoughts with ya'll. Chapter 17 verse 3 says, “The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is
for gold, and the Lord tests hearts.”
Although this may seem like a discouraging verse at first, I think it’s
the opposite. On its own, it can be
taken that way, but when we think of verses that say “The Lord disciplines the
one He loves” (Hebrews 12:6 and Proverbs
3:12) and “Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials” (James 1:2) I can’t help but be
comforted. When we are being tested, we
can take solace in the fact that God is testing us and that he loves us. Instead of whining and complaining about
hardships, we should be rejoicing. In
fact, I believe when we cease to be tested by the Lord is when we should start
worrying. I'm going to seek to do my best in every test God puts in front of me; not simply pass, but ace it. I hope you all are working on
your summer tans because I’m looking pretty dark right about now. Have a great week!
-Micah
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