Can I Pass Algebra?

Yes, I can.  Actually, I can ace it!  I have crossed several items off of my "101 Things to do" list, though, I have to say, I'm most proud of this one. 

I know what your thinking, "Okay Miss. Smartypants.  Quit bragging now!"  You need to understand something before making your judgement.  I worked HARD and PRAYED harder. 

In my mind math, especially in the form of algebra, is an atrocious, dreadful, monstrosity!  Yes, I know that it is needed at times but, hey, isn't that why they invented calculators?  The honest answer is that I am simply horrible at math.  Junior high and high school were a nightmare for me when it came to math.  I can not even begin to explain to you the sheer panic that rises up in me when a math equation is set before me and I don't have a clue were or how to tackle the problem. 

This difference between this math class and all the others that I have taken is that I gave it to God before I ever entered the first day of class.  When I did finally walk into class for the first time, panic just about paralyzed me.  It was even worse than in high school.  If you think about it, it had been 10 years since I had taken any kind of math.......and I was thinking about it! 

One of my favorite verses popped into mind.  2Timothy 1:7 "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline."  I suddenly went from math phobia to "I can conquer anything!" 

Anytime I felt that fear rising back up in me I would think on this verse and pray, "Lord help me.  You designed all this math anyway.  Will you put some of it in my head?" He did!  I found my self praying this multiple times a class in the beginning but as the days went on my math confidence grew.  I didn't neglect prayer, I just didn't feel panicked. 

Thank you Lord for being the master of everything!  Thank you for answering my petitions in such a way and for growing my faith in you.  You alone are God and there are NONE like you!