Article November 17, 2014 Issue

Peace and confidence on test day

Emily Staunton

Last April, as the end of the school year approached, I was feeling nervous about two upcoming AP (Advanced Placement) exams.

Although I had been preparing, I questioned this preparation and tried to cram in extra studying. I was doing much better in my AP English class than I had originally anticipated, but I still felt apprehensive because I had spent less time with the content than I had in getting ready for my US History exam. I definitely wasn’t trusting God or turning to Him much, although I knew I should be doing some spiritual preparation.

About two days before the English exam, I woke up and had the ’80s song “Walking on sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves going through my head. It’s a positive and upbeat love song. This is a song I rarely think about, so I thought it could be a spiritual intuition. At first, though, I couldn’t really figure out the significance behind this song.

About the author

Emily Staunton is a part of the DiscoveryBound National Leadership Council and is a junior in high school. She enjoys swimming, singing, and spending time with family.

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