This is not necessarily so. It is not uncommon for people to fail postgraduate examinations at the first attempt. This does, however, give an opportunity to reassess motivations, readjust over-confidence and sympathise with others. It may well lead to reorganisation of priorities with a new determination to succeed. In the face of failure, we can hold on to the truth that God has a plan for our lives.
All life involves choices and priorities and balancing different activities.
Contrary to popular expectation there will never be a magic formula, or one Bible verse, that gives an easy answer and takes the stress out of choices. But certain specialties by their very nature involve more time, energy and nervous tension and may be difficult to combine with certain family responsibilities. You must make choices knowing as much as possible about what a certain course involves and discussing it with your spouse and other family members if appropriate. It may be appropriate for one doctor to take a nine to five laboratory post so that evenings can be spent in church activities and other areas of service. Equally, another might faithfully carry out pioneering work in a developing country, requiring considerable sacrifice from their nearest and dearest.