It is easy to get sucked into the trials and tribulations of daily life. It is even easier to get sucked into the world of college. Between studying and extracurricular activities, students don’t even have time to eat, let alone breathe. I get sucked into this bubble every semester. Last semester I called my mom crying because I realized the day before my biology final that I could not get an A by any means. This morning I practically failed an exam to the point where, when I looked at it, I didn’t recognize 95% of the exam. Rough. It is in times like these I think about my salvation. …Yes. I think about spending time with Jesus in Heaven. Maybe I sound crazy, but it’s the truth. In no way am I saying I do not want to be on this earth. I just look to the deepest desires of my heart to realize why I am here. It isn’t to get a 4.0 GPA or to get into graduate school. I have failed many a times and thought that I wouldn’t get out of the situation. Here is the secret: Life goes on.
I often have to be reminded that if what I am doing is not for Christ, then there is no point. If He is the only one I need, why do I need to stress about grades? Of course I want to get into graduate school, but even if I didn’t, God has a plan for me. I just saw something on Facebook that said, “God doesn’t close a door without opening another one.” It is so true. I survived after getting a 3.4 GPA my Fall semester sophomore year. Life goes on. If I am breathing and living another day, why am I letting a LETTER get to me? It just seems silly.
My biggest reminder of what is important in my life comes to me when I attend Adoration. I could spend days in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. I suppose that is great because that is what my main goal of life is: to spend eternity with God. The joy, peace, and love I feel when I am kneeling there is overwhelming in the most positive way. Even the most exciting things in my life become meaningless and do not define me. When I look to the Blessed Sacrament and then to Jesus on the Cross, I just remember what is important. It is when I have literally have my eyes on Jesus, I am reminded where I should always be looking. I want to do things that make God smile on me. If I don’t what is the point?
My main point to you is this: No matter what happens there is always hope for a better future. Pick yourself up and get back on the saddle. You don’t have to believe in God. But you have to believe that behind every failure is a fresh start. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to do well in school or put effort into anything you do. Just remember (especially around finals) that there is more to life than your grades. Everything will turn out okay. What seems like the end now is only the start of something greater.
If you keep your eyes on Christ, you won’t go wrong. You will find more peace and joy in each and every day of your life.