Confused

[Tiantang78]

Hi there,

I been hanging around here for a little while (mosting reading) and just need someone to talk to at the moment. I am feeling rather deflated and not sure what to do. I am 29 and have been married for almost 8 months. In an attempt to provide a better life for my wife (and our future family) i have just started the CA program (chartered accountancy). I have been studying hard (so i thought) but seem to be struggling very much with the material and coming up with answers to Tutorial questions. Its almost like my mind has been going blank, i can even spend hours on this and seem like i have gotten no where.

This comes as a surprise to me and i have been studying for the last 3 years and recently graduated from a masters program in accounting where i did fairly well. Now that i have started these professional exams i no longer have contact with a group of frens or work colleagues to study with. So basically things look pretty grim for me as far as passing this unit go. Moreover, i am beginning to question myself and my ability. Feeling like a failure is not a nice feeling (especially when you thought you tried your best) I know that i have to sort my self out soon about this (dont want to be too influence by my melancholic tendencies) but i dont know where to start. I have been praying with my wife but cant hear what God is speaking to me :~(

Thanks for reading this

In Christ

Mark

[mbtcforJesus]

I would think the Lord is telling you not to give up and to keep on trying. Eventually the hard work you put into studying the materials will pay off. As I'm sure you already know since you already have attained a Master's degree. You worked hard for that! Sometimes things take a little more time and aren't always easy.

I'm sure the Lord would also tell you that it's a good thing that you're looking to provide a better life for you and your wife. So be encouraged! Perhaps you can find another study group to become involved in. :)

[I'm all 67X]

Sounds like your brain works like mine.

I take in info and shove and cram it in until I reach a point of "overload" that sort of causes it to "idle" for a bit. Then, out of the blue and quite suddenly- BAM! Total recall. It's frustrating, but I am now used to it.

Persevere young brother- watch and see if that very thing happens to you. Just don't stress about it.

:thumb

[Tiantang78]

I would think the Lord is telling you not to give up and to keep on trying. Eventually the hard work you put into studying the materials will pay off. As I'm sure you already know since you already have attained a Master's degree. You worked hard for that! Sometimes things take a little more time and aren't always easy.

I'm sure the Lord would also tell you that it's a good thing that you're looking to provide a better life for you and your wife. So be encouraged! Perhaps you can find another study group to become involved in. :)

Thanks for your encouragement, i really needed it. Since i posted this msg yesterday the Lord has encouraged me in many ways. First my best friend came and took me and my wife for dinner and also prayed with me, Second, We had a visiting pastor in my church this morning who spoke about the potential (Mark 4:30) that is within all of us, His basic msg was "Dont Give Up!" and finally i received encouragment here and support from brothers i dont even know. *tears* thanks to both of you.

In Christ
Mark

[4given]

When satan reminds you of your past, or failures, remind him of his future. There is good news WE WIN!:yeah

[mbtcforJesus]

Thanks for your encouragement, i really needed it. Since i posted this msg yesterday the Lord has encouraged me in many ways. First my best friend came and took me and my wife for dinner and also prayed with me, Second, We had a visiting pastor in my church this morning who spoke about the potential (Mark 4:30) that is within all of us, His basic msg was "Dont Give Up!" and finally i received encouragment here and support from brothers i dont even know. *tears* thanks to both of you.

In Christ
Mark

I'm so glad to hear the Lord has encouraged you! :)