School

"LORD, I need your help!"

"The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still." ~Exodus 14:14

These are the thoughts running through my head when I think about my current position teaching 4th grade for my first year. There are many ups and downs, but the Lord is constant and faithful.

He has been teaching me how to trust Him and rely on him within the context of a classroom. I can't be reading my Bible instead of teaching the students, but I can lift up every lesson to the Lord. I can't tell them about God, but I can foster a "positive classroom environment" that encourages open communication. I can't always encourage them to seek the Lord, but I can pray that they would find Him. The Lord is teaching me ways to be still and trust Him. He is good. He is faithful.

One of the things I covet most is the prayers of His faithful followers as we all need. We are all missionaries to the places we work and live. It is easy to forget that, but it is true. Instead of meditating on worry, doubt, fear, and anxiety, we should meditate on the One who is in control of all things (Alex Tunnicliff, Redemption Hill Church).

As I have been dwelling in this current job, it has become obvious to me that it is taking over my life. It consumes my thoughts, my time, and my energy.

I should be focused on Christ.

I should be so enthralled with His beauty and majesty that everything pails in comparison. I should be so engulfed in His glory that nothing else truly matters. However, I am not. My prayer is that my time, energy, and money would be devoted to Him. He provides joy, encouragement, love, everything I need and so much more!

Praise the Lord for His mercy and grace!

"His mercies are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness O Lord!"

I pray that you
1. may know the power of His might to handle whatever you are facing
2. would find a prayer buddy for your mission field--someone you can pray for and someone who will pray for you