2319: Roll-with-it

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” These powerful verses, Proverbs 3:5-6, have recently become foundational in my daily life. Putting this into practice means leaving all worries and inconveniences at the doorstep, trusting fully that there is greater purpose behind every delay and every challenge we face.

To give context to my journey and my struggles with worry, let me share more about my experience pursuing medicine. Last year, after countless hours of preparation and sacrifice, I took the MCAT and improved my score—but it still wasn’t exactly what I needed. Seeing that score was gut-wrenching, and I felt strangely numb. With just one week until the second year of my post-baccalaureate program, I barely had time to process my disappointment before diving back into classes.

Initially, I didn’t understand why all my hard work didn’t yield immediate results. I wanted solutions quickly, so I hastily looked for another prep program. While this wasn’t necessarily a bad decision, what was more concerning was my urgency to immediately “fix” myself, believing there was something inherently wrong rather than acknowledging that sometimes you just need to step back, reset, and approach things differently. Perhaps, I realized, things were happening exactly as they were meant to.

Turning deeper into my spiritual understanding brought clarity. I came across 1 Corinthians 10:13, which says, “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” This verse profoundly impacted me. It helped me recognize that my challenges, even something as daunting as retaking the MCAT, were not insurmountable obstacles but opportunities intentionally placed before me by God—obstacles that I was fully capable of overcoming.

Reflecting now, I realize I previously painted my scenario as if the world was collapsing around me. I want to sincerely thank my support system—you all know who you are. If you’re reading this, chances are we’ve had deep conversations that guided me through my mental gymnastics, and for that, I offer my heartfelt thanks.

I recently retook the MCAT and feel much better this time around. Admittedly, there are mornings when doubts creep in, convincing me I didn’t perform well, even without evidence. Silencing that inner critic can be challenging, but returning to Proverbs 3:5-6 continually alleviates my anxieties. I move forward with confidence, knowing that I gave my best—and ultimately, that’s all any of us can ever do. Years from now, I trust I’ll look back on this season with a smile, recognizing the growth it sparked.

This post is a bit different—I’m neither a pastor nor a preacher. I’m simply a Christian man brave enough to openly share my thoughts, vulnerabilities, and shortcomings. Each day, I strive to improve, hoping this reflection offers a small piece of hope to anyone navigating their own trials.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Until next week,

Zechariah Davis

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