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Thursday, April 9, 2009
@ 8:12 PMHaving gotten back PW and chinese A's results recently, I've just been thinking why exactly are people striving so hard to get that A? and when they do actually get that A, how short-lived their happiness is. yet the fact is no matter how stressful, no matter how tiring, we all work hard and put in much effort to achieve those A's we hope to see on our A level cert. Yes, everyone says study hard and get good grades so that you'll get a better job in the future, but after that what's next? it's all just a cycle, a system that society had forced us into. Stressful yet necessary for us to survive in today's globalised world. You got to have an advantage over others to stand out. unwilling at times, yet I know it's my duty as a student to study hard and to put in my best, to do everything as unto the Lord and the results I receive are blessings from Him. true, but how often in the midst of striving towards the goal of achieving A's that we neglect this MOST IMPORTANT Person in our life... Woke up late on wed morning and rushed to school but I missed the train when i reached the MRT station but I guess God did have a purpose for it. Met gab on the way to school and we talked throughout our journey to school, she was mentioning how RJ always reminds them that they are full-time students and not full-time athletes, how they will not train so hard for competitions at the expense of their studies. and then it dawned on me today, if only christians would think of themselves as full-time servants of Christ and part-time students and yet recognise the importance of our studies. the way we spend our time would differ greatly. But yes, we're all not perfect and with the demanding education system, it's difficult to. Studying's important but looking to God and seeking His face is more important. Thinking of what counts for eternity matters more than temporal things. so then I question myself, how am I living my life? and what oughts to change? |