This school year was especially tough for me. Being a second year biology student at The University of Texas (UT), the level of difficulty was much higher than my first year classes. I was never too concerned about grades until this year when I repeatedly failed a couple of my tests. Just as I was mourning over my miserable situation I started to pray, “Lord, I give You my situation. You know what is the best for me. I've given You my education. My education is not for myself. Lord Jesus, I praise You. You're worthy to be praised despite my condition.” One night when I was studying and at the same time struggling with my drooping eyelids, my roommate, who is a Christian and also meeting with Christians on Campus said to me, “Hey, listen to this. I'm going to read something to you.” Suddenly aroused from semi-consciousness, I listened. The Lord Jesus in Luke 17 talked about two women and two men in the middle of their work; one is taken, and another is left. In our daily lives we have responsibilities to fulfill, but we can have different attitudes concerning our living. Only those who are watchful and overcoming in their daily living will be taken. I may be like any other student in this university getting a degree, studying for classes, but my living and attitude should not be indifferent about the Lord's coming. Through the hearing of faith, a small still voice speaks, telling me “My grace is sufficient for you” (2 Corinthians 12:9). Through this inexhaustible supply from the Lord, both directly and indirectly through the loving care of the believers in Christians on Campus (including hearing many five minute “nuggets” from my roommate) my second year of college at UT has ended without my having any regrets.
Karen Wei
— Austin
