Blowing off Studying to Read the Bible--And Getting an A!

[Unofficial Reverand Alex]

Hello, all. Recently I've been studying for my schoolwork & tests a lot less than I should be, in favor of reading the Bible. I knew that I "should" spend more time studying for my classes, but I also knew that by giving myself to God, He won't let me down. I've studied way less than I normally do, but keep getting great grades.
I'm posting this not so much as a praise report, but as a spot of encouragement for others in similar circumstances. Worry less about your tests--after all, who can add a minute to their life by worrying? Before each class & test, say a brief prayer, something like "God, please take this class/test & do with it as You wish; help me to get good grades & spend more time with You."
He's pulled through every time!
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ!

 

[faroukfarouk]

It's a matter of spiritual priority, right?

 

[Unofficial Reverand Alex]

It's a matter of spiritual priority, right?

Absolutely! Put God first, and the rest falls into place.

 

[faroukfarouk]

Absolutely! Put God first, and the rest falls into place.

Well, exactly.

 

[inquiring mind]

That should work in all life's tests... don't you think?

 

[Greg Merrill]

Great. Let's just be irresponsible. Not study. Just read the Bible and expect to get good grades. Or we could have a proper balance, put in the proper amount of study, and also the proper amount of prayer and reading the Bible. I would think the grades would be just as good, and that You would honor God and actually learn what you should be studying.

 

[Unofficial Reverand Alex]

Great. Let's just be irresponsible. Not study. Just read the Bible and expect to get good grades. Or we could have a proper balance, put in the proper amount of study, and also the proper amount of prayer and reading the Bible. I would think the grades would be just as good, and that You would honor God and actually learn what you should be studying.

I still have been studying, just spending much less time on it than the usual, stressed-out, go over and over and over it kind of studying. God has made the little studying much more effective, because God honors those who honor Him.

 

[Monad_Wisdom]

Great. Let's just be irresponsible. Not study. Just read the Bible and expect to get good grades. Or we could have a proper balance, put in the proper amount of study, and also the proper amount of prayer and reading the Bible. I would think the grades would be just as good, and that You would honor God and actually learn what you should be studying.

If its any consolation to the OP, Im 37 years old with no grades, no job and no money...Im the happiest person I know. So I say let God guide you, from cradle to the grave is short, but through Jesus life is eternal.