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I wasn’t a good student. Not in elementary or secondary or even in
college. I passed. But school was hard. I didn’t feel smart. I was embarrassed I
couldn’t get straight A’s. No one noticed me
for academic excellence.
I
remember seeking help from Mrs. Davis in Algebra, but it only seemed to
reinforce how incapable I was. I labeled
myself a poor student. My older brother
is brilliant. I felt I was disappointing
the family because I couldn’t keep up with his flawless report cards.
Looking
back, I probably thought I was “cursed” with dumb genes.
Deuteronomy
23:5, "He turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the Lord Your
God loves you."
I’ve thought of all that we call a
"curse." Be it life's circumstances, consequences, illness,
relationships, or choices.
I have looked at many of my struggles
and our children’s struggles as “curses.” It is interesting to note when we
recognize our struggle (or curse) I will ultimately go to God.
Not only have their struggles caused
them to depend on God for the answer, but those curses have caused ME to fall
on my face and cry out for His help, understanding and direction. Those "curses" cause us to go to
God and seek Him. It causes those around us to do the same. What
started as a curse has now become a blessing.
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Don’t miss the last part of the verse. “…Because
the Lord your God loves you!” The curse
isn’t punishment it’s ultimately the vehicle to bring the blessing of His
love. I am confident my lack of academic
achievement has forced me to search for God, as has the difficulties our
children have experienced. Many of those "curses," I now count as blessings! Great
is His love!
