Two years ago I had my wisdom teeth pulled out. It was a dramatic moment in my life as I speculated if I had lost or gained some wisdom in the process! I usually opted for the first; I was now a foolish young adult, while I had been a wise teenager!
What shook me to the core on the morning of my first exam this semester as I brushed my teeth was a white glitter above my right ear! It was a white hair!!! Either the stress of exams is getting to me, or as I grow older I am becoming ever wiser, and this is the evidence of that?!?
Am I stressed? What would indicate that I am getting getting wiser?
Usually I enjoy exams; the trill of having to express to the lecturer all that I have learnt in that subject, and prove that even under pressure I can bring forth that information. It's a challenge, but makes me use my brain... something I don't do much of these days with google being so accessible! I like seeing my mind pull things together that I was unsure I had retained.
I rest on the knowledge that God is a great guide and has things planned for my life than are better than my understanding**. He also gives peace to those who tell Him what is worrying them. So when it came time to study during the study period, I handed over that time to God, that I might be productive. When I sit down in the exam, I pray that He will keep me calm and focused, and express all that I need to. This hope and peace is founded on God's promise....
"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."***
So, that must mean that I am getting wiser!!!! :D ...and that news is splendid!
And another cool thing, I don't have to wait until I get gray hair to be wise. I can ask for wisdom now, even though I am young and foolish... (and strong?).
Indeed, I can ask God for more than just peace...
"If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking."****
So I ask my generous God to continue to give me peace and wisdom as my hair get's grayer with each passing exam...
*Proverbs 20:29
**Proverbs 3:5-6
***Philippians 4:6-7
****James 1:5
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