Friday Night Thoughts

Nothing really profound to say tonight.

The test on monday was pretty interesting. It really affected me. I thought wildly for the next 72 hours how miserable my life would be if I didn't pass (or at the very least get something in the 60s) the test. Wednesday was absolutely nerve-racking. I lamented having to go to class, but 1:30 finally came. She started passing out tests. I glanced at others in the class who already received their tests back. One guy got a 55. The other a 61. The silence in the room was surreal. Then she laid the test face-down in front of me. This was the moment. This was my pending graduation. I peeked at the top right corner where my grade should be.

70

I fainted for about 3 minutes. Still in disbelief, I looked again. Yup, that 70 was still there. I have never been so thankful in my life. This test is the singular example of mercy from God. I have absolutely no idea how I got it, but I got the 70. Praise Him.

Anyway, this lead me to think about something that's worth sharing. I learned it a while ago but figure I'd put it here in case anyone ever feels like learning something.

Grace = when you get what you don't deserve.
Mercy = when you don't get what you do deserve.

Note the distinction. Note how our lives are filled with both.


Also note how we are to demonstrate both to others.