Refuse to Settle For a B

I just had to share something I read today in that little booklet that we get from the church called "The Word for You Today". I don't know how many of you pick that up but it's a great daily devotional for those days you don't have alot of time. We've been studying about being teachable- and this fit right in. A professor stood before his class of 30 senior molecular biology students for the final exam. He said "I have been privileged to be your instructor this semester, and I know how hard you have worked to prepare for this test. I also know most of you are off to medical school or graduate school next Fall. I am well aware of how much pressure you are under to keep your grade point averages up. Because I am confident that you know this material, I am prepared to offer an automatic B to anyone who opts to skip taking the final exam." The relief was audiable. A number of students jumped up from their desks, thanking the professor for the lifeline he had thrown them. "Any other takers?" he asked. "This is your last opportunity." One more student decided to go. The instructor then handed out the final exam, which consisted of two sentences. It read: "Congratulations, you have just received an A in this class. Keep believing in yourself." It was a just reward for the students who had worked hard and believed in themselves.

The Apostle Paul experienced more headaches and heartaches in a month than most of us will see in a lifetime. Yet he wrote, "I can do everything through him who gives me strength." The devotion goes on to say: "Come on, start believing in yourself, in the Christ who lives within you, in the gifts He's placed at your disposal, and the destiny to which He's called you. Refuse to settle for a B when God has promised and called you to an A."

God plans for us really are amazing. May each of us see the A plan He has for us. Not settling for anything less. I'm not saying it's going to be easy- it goes back to being prepared & READY! God sees the efforts we make to draw closer to Him, each step we make He moves closer to us. I'm so thankful for that!