Crazy week, eh?
First, Soccer Chick gets her license, and then I get my first subbing job. It’s almost too much for my wee little heart to take!
I figured I had to do it eventually, so I accepted a job at a local high school…for a “Reading Strategies” class. Oh boy…what did I get myself into?
Interestingly enough, our devotion this morning was titled, “Go For It!” What timing, eh? It talked about Marla Runyan, who finished third in the 2000 Olympic trials and made the Olympic running team despite being legally blind. The devotion spoke about not allowing fear to hinder us from following our dreams.
God is so good. His timing of this devotion on this day was oh-so-perfect.
Of course, I still had butterflies.
I was a nervous wreck (a familiar feeling by now) as I drove to the school. I was a nervous wreck as I hunted for the teacher’s parking spot.
God is good.
A teacher pulled into the spot beside me and gave me directions to the front office. The lady in the front office gave a lot of helpful information and reassured me.
When I got to the classroom, I took a deep breath. I noticed breakfast trays inside and kids with physical disabilities eating from them. Oh boy…this was going to be challenging. I trembled inside as I glanced over the worksheets provided for each class.
Then I did what I normally do…remembered that I would follow through and began class.
God is so good.
He calmed my fears and settled my nerves. And a funny thing happened…
I realized that these students were quite bright…much brighter than some other students I’ve encountered over the years. Perhaps it’s because they have to work harder. Perhaps it’s because they don’t take what they are offered for granted.
As the day progressed, I grew more comfortable. When I left, it wasn’t with relief but with joy instead. I had made it through the day with God’s strength holding me up and guiding me.
Another day of firsts…another day to go beyond what I thought I was capable of.
Glory to God for I could never have done this on my own.
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