I’ve decided that every time I start to beat myself up about the bar – which is normally in the late afternoon, I’m going to try to remember all the positive thoughts I’ve had throughout the day to remind myself that I haven’t been acting like a drama queen all day. There will be no more wallowing.
Things I was thankful for today – sunshine, Zaxby’s, and my precious little car who needs a bath and a new set of speakers, sweet friends, and sweet tea.
Encouraging Bible verse of the day –
Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so that you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. If you don’t know what you are doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought.
James 1:2-6 (I think – I am looking at the message and sometimes it is hard to tell when one verse ends and the other begins).
the thin line between optimism and delusion... 
I have been telling myself that worrying won’t help anything, and I simply need to stay focused and get as much work done as I can. If I do that, whatever will be, will be. Oh yeah, and I repeat to myself all day “I will pass the bar exam.” I believe in the power of positive thinking.
Hi Charlsie…I found your blog via a comment you left on Stay of Exectution in which you menationed that you’ve read CS Lewis’s work (a favourite author of mine). Your site is great…and I really appreciate the honesty in your posts.
Praying that your exam goes well! 🙂
Jeremy – I have no doubt that both of us will pass. We can do it. We can do it. We can do it. Repeat.
Kat – Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement! I’m going to check out your site – I’m sure I will be commenting.
Great verse neighbor. I also get a lot of strength from:
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” – Philippians 4:8
It’s all about happy positive thoughts.
Wow. comment heaven today. You are soo cool. I am done with comments on the blog. Its for me anyway – right?