I know that it is getting to that point in the semester where things are dwindling down: it is crunch time. Time is running short, stress is increased, and you want to finish the semester strong.

Acts 20:40 says, "But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus--the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God."

Looking to Jesus is what keeps us going in life, and keeping your motivation at the end of the semester can be hard. But God will reward our trouble and hard work.

I know that it is hard when you're feeling burnt out and done with school. You just had a taste of your freedom with Thanksgiving break. You're tired and you just want to relax and hang out with your friends. You don't want to work anymore. Trust me, I know, but you have to stay strong. You have to push through. Ask the Lord for the strength to finish this semester to the best of your ability. You're so close! Don't give up!

Galatians 6:9"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ whom strengthens me."

And to those stressing about going above and beyond, while it is good to want to do your best, don't overdo it by trying to reach perfection. God just wants you to do your best, and He will carry you the rest of the way.

Either way, I know that you'll make it through, just trust in God, do your best, and He will see you through.