3 speeches, 2 research papers, and a lack of motivation

I have given 2 speeches today.

I have a 10-page research paper due tomorrow, on which I must give a speech.

I have a 7-page research paper due on Wednesday.

What effect will these things have on my future?

If I fail to do them, my GPA will suffer and my parents will be disappointed.

If I do them, I'll get a nice pat on the back.

The gain does not match the loss. I find myself doing school work simply because I am trying not to fail. I wish I knew what it felt like to do schoolwork for the purpose of learning rather than receiving a grade.

Let me also say that I have a terrible outlook on school. We are supposed to do all things for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). I want a desire to glorify God through schoolwork, but I do not see how he is glorified that way.

Please God be glorified through my schoolwork even if I cannot see it. I do not say this selfishly, but out of a sincere desire to glorify you. Honestly, I pray this because I feel like I am wasting time that could be used to serve you, so please be glorified.

I thank God for peace in this situation. Just a few months ago I would be freaking out if i had this much to do, but God gives me peace. Peace beyond all comprehension (Philippians 4:7).

I may not be happy with my schoolwork, but I am joyful because of the Lord. God thank you for joy.

Peace

Joy

Only through Christ.

Salvation for all can be found in Christ. God loves us. We have done nothing to earn it, but he loves us anyway.

"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."
-Acts 4:12

One name to save a pitiful existence. One name to save me from myself. One name that is love.

Oh, what love