Yeah, it’s hot, and there’s the residual connotation from my school days that keeps me from loving this month, but that’s not really why it leaves such a bitter taste in my mouth these days.

August is the month of the unknown.

August is when we find out if Josh has a job. Every year.

August is when we find out if Josh has a grant to supplement his job. Every year.

August is the month where Josh takes that big ‘ol test.

August is the month we find out whether Josh has to get a job and move us across the country if any of the above don’t go in our favor.

Once a year we push the reset button on our lives and hold our breath to see how it all turns out.

Once a year we’re reminded just how little control we actually have over our lives.

Applications can be filled, proposals can be written, subjects can be studied. But then it’s up to God.

After all, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.”

And we relearn this lesson. Every year.

In August.