“Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her.” —Genesis 29:20

“Grace”

“Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son.” —Genesis 22:12

Sin affects all of us. We live in a dark world desperately in need of light—which we possess. (Matthew 5:14-16)

“Love the Lord you God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind…” —Luke 10:27

When God re-forms us it often hurts. Ask: Why is God allowing this to happen to me? What is he teaching me?

“Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” —Mark 5:19

Don't be afraid, God is faithful!

“Approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” —Hebrews 4:16

Working toward a goal (like graduating) is like plodding—it seems to take forever! It also takes perseverance. See James 1:3-4.