The end is near...........I have one week before I conduct my research thesis defense (oral examination). I received an email today from my research advisor who seemed concerned with some issues in my thesis draft. Now, while the situation is not earth-shattering, why do I feel nervous?

Is it true? Is it possible? Will I really graduate soon? My term in grad school seems to last forever and yet, I have reason to believe that most of my work will be done within 2 weeks. I still fear and entertain anxieties. May God forgive me for my lack of faith and preserve me to the end of this valley.

Give to the wind your fear

Hope and be undismayed

God hears your sighs and counts your tears

God will lift up, God will lift up, lift up your head

Through waves and clouds and storms,

He gently clears the way

Wait because in His time, so shall this night

Soon end in joy, soon end in joy

Soon end in joy, soon end in joy*


The night is almost over; the day is almost here.** Remember Your promise, Lord. I wait for the night to soon end in joy.


* God Will Lift Up Your Head ~ Jars of Clay "Redemption Songs"
** Romans 13: 12