getting my butt KICKED by German

wow. Am I in a free-fall? I hope not. This intensive Intro to German class is kicking my butt. Or at least it feels that way. I'm paying attention in class. I'm keeping up with the readings. I'm doing the translations. I'm going over the vocab words four, five, six times and more. I'm dealing with German on average some ten plus hours a day.

I know I'm not the only one who feels this way, but oh my goodness... have mercy, Lord. I think this is the hardest class I've ever had.

Well, I'm certainly praying often. But I'm not sure what you're looking for in me, Lord. Are You just leading me to a new level of trust in You? Are You seeking to humble me? Are You working something unseen? All of the above?

I trust You, Lord. But obviously not enough. Scripture says, "you have not because you ask not." Well, I think I've been asking pretty clearly to do better in German. I'm not looking for the top grade, or even an A+. I'd like to learn this stuff well enough to get a good grade and prepare me for the next two sessions of Theological German.

Lord, in Your mercy; hear my prayer. I love You, Lord; and I lift my voice, to worship You; oh, my soul, rejoice. Take joy my King, in what You hear; may it be a sweet, sweet song in Your ear.