How's the job search?
I get asked this question on a very regular basis. And to be honest, it's hard. I spend a good deal of my time emailing principals and applying online. While I am not enjoying this waiting game, I am learning some things.
I am being constantly reminded that God holds me in His mighty hands. He knows exactly where I will be in August. He knows where I'll be living. He knows what grade I'll be teaching. He knows it all. Yes, I would love nothing more than to know this information. I want to know if I'll have my own class, what grade they will be, and what school they will be in. When I start to get nervous I remind myself that the Creator of the Universe has "plans to prosper (me) and not to harm (me) plans to give (me) a hope and a future." With Him, through Him I have a hope and a future. I take rest in that. How could I not?
I am learning that I my will alone is not enough. I can not will anything to happen. If I could, you better believe my life would be very different. While I can't will things to happen, my God can. He can speak things into existence. How cool is that? Let's be honest, it's for the best I can't will things to happen. It is the best that He can.
My value does not come from how smart I am, what my resume says, my abilities, or what someone thinks about me. Not even in my dream job. My value is found in my God. My Savior. I know that I can do nothing. But through Him I could do anything. I could move mountains with His strength.
During this time of my life where it feels like everything is changing and slightly uncertain, I am unbelievably thankful that God does not change. He doesn't change depending on what is happening in my life. How awful would that be? He doesn't falter from perfect goodness and righteousness. When everything else is changing, when I feel like I can't depend on anything my Lord is there perfect, righteous, good, full of grace smiling with arms open to wrap me up in an embrace.
Man. My God is good. And I'm so glad.Well this season of life is not my favorite. I know that God is here with me.
