Why am I in nursing school?

“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” 

~Hebrews 12:1-2~

My pastor once told me that it is important to study the Bible in times of plenty to prepare for times of famine. That way we are ready to cling to the Word and to Christ when things start going haywire. It's so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day hustle and bustle of life and completely forget the reason why we do what we do. I've learned that it's important to counsel my own heart from the scriptures so that I do not fall into temptation. I wrote this to encourage myself when I'm having a rough time in school. Hopefully it will encourage you as well.

Why am I in nursing school? 

To bring Glory to God

“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God”

~ 1 Corinthians 10:3

 To advance the Gospel and Christ’s Kingdom 

To be a light unto the world

 

To serve

"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." ~Mark 10:45

Why am I putting up with all this hard stuff?

I am required to pick up my cross daily

^“Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” ~Luke 9:23

To much has been given much is required

“But he who did not know, yet committed things deserving of stripes, shall be beaten with few. For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more” ~Luke 12:48

It is a joy to suffer as Christ has suffered.

“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us” ~Romans 8:18

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” ~James 1:2-3

What should I remember when I have a bad day?

Go to God for comfort

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” ~Matthew 11:28-30

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” ~ 1 Corinthians 1:3-4

God is disciplining me, for my benefit, so that I will look more like Christ.

"Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. " ~ Hebrews 12:11

Sarah Jo, 

Take advantage of this opportunity to die to self. Lay aside all of your laziness and self-centeredness, your complaining spirit and your discontentment.  Seize the day for Christ. Put on humility, kindness, love and patience.