Experiences in humility.

The process of applying to med school is kind of intense. During the really crucial parts of this process, I feel like I've had some adverse experiences. For instance I didn't have much time to eat before I took the MCAT. I got suddenly really hungry during the test and at one point I hit a wall where my brain no longer functioned properly and I just couldn't process the questions. I said a prayer during the test asking the Lord for help. Then I had the idea to run out to my locker and eat a snickers bar really quick. It helped and things ended up working out well. I felt really blessed. Last week, I had my first interview for med school. For a couple days in a row leading up to it I didn't get much sleep. Once again I reached a point where I suddenly hit a wall and I knew that I was going to have a hard time answering questions in a way that made me seem halfway intelligent. I said a little prayer at this time too and afterward I felt much better. The interview went smoothly, I was able to be attentive and alert, and I felt good about it. 

The point here is that its been very humbling to have these experiences. I've wondered lately if maybe The Lord allows me to be suddenly really tired or hungry before these important events so that I have to rely on Him. Its been a good reminder that its not all me down here. The Lord is strengthening me in many ways (many of which I'm probably unaware of). So, if we ever do something cool, it may be wise to take a step back and realize that we're probably not as cool as we think we are. We'll recognize the support and strength we've received from The Lord and others. And if we're able to recognize all the support and strength we get directly from The Lord as well as from other people, I think we will soon recognize that we didn't accomplish these things on our own and we have much to be grateful for. 

Here's a scripture that I think illustrates this point: 

"Nevertheless, the Lord God showeth us our ^aweakness that we may know that it is by his ^bgrace, and his great condescensions unto the children of men, that we have power to do these things" (Jacob 4:7).

I know that that principle is true; in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.