That's what I feel that this job has been for me. I am constantly amazed at the many ways that God uses this job to bless me and fill me with His presence and help me to maintain His perspective about things. Today was no different. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays they always start out with a devotional for 1/2 hour before school starts.
WOW. what a way to start the day--in a room of teachers (and a principal) who share your belief and depth of faith, listening to praise music & the Word, sharing prayer requests. Just a quiet reminder of Almighty God before the hustle and bustle of the day. It's so much more powerful in a group than just at home by myself.
So that's how my day started. And the devotion seems to get to me every day. Then we had a staff meeting--and I must admit that I have a very jaded perspective about staff meetings. So I really wasn't looking forward to it, but I was looking forward to spending a little time with the teachers.
I have to say I was completely blown away ... on so many levels. We opened the meeting with more praise and worship (I'm in one of those seasons where you can't get enough of praise music), and I just reveled in the fact that I get to sit in my workplace and praise our Lord and Savior with other believers. Then we opened in prayer. Then the principal gave us about a twenty-minute word of encouragement about our positions and how to teach without being overwhelmed. I am truly amazed by his leadership style and his level of compassion and understanding of what we face on a regular basis. I am very much enjoying working for him. After all that edification, he got down to business.
But the coolest part was watching the camraderie among the teachers. They are the best group of teachers I've ever seen. They truly work together so well--it's obvious they genuinely like each other. They were constantly teasing each other (and the principal). I tell you, that was by far the most uplifting meeting I've ever been to. I'm almost going to be sad when my sub position is over. Here it is, hours later, and I'm still almost on a high. Really, who could think you could be so blessed just by going to work?? God is good.
Tomorrow I get to be blessed by going to chapel and seeing over 100 kids praising God and responding to the Word of God they will hear.
Lucky me :)
WOW. what a way to start the day--in a room of teachers (and a principal) who share your belief and depth of faith, listening to praise music & the Word, sharing prayer requests. Just a quiet reminder of Almighty God before the hustle and bustle of the day. It's so much more powerful in a group than just at home by myself.
So that's how my day started. And the devotion seems to get to me every day. Then we had a staff meeting--and I must admit that I have a very jaded perspective about staff meetings. So I really wasn't looking forward to it, but I was looking forward to spending a little time with the teachers.
I have to say I was completely blown away ... on so many levels. We opened the meeting with more praise and worship (I'm in one of those seasons where you can't get enough of praise music), and I just reveled in the fact that I get to sit in my workplace and praise our Lord and Savior with other believers. Then we opened in prayer. Then the principal gave us about a twenty-minute word of encouragement about our positions and how to teach without being overwhelmed. I am truly amazed by his leadership style and his level of compassion and understanding of what we face on a regular basis. I am very much enjoying working for him. After all that edification, he got down to business.
But the coolest part was watching the camraderie among the teachers. They are the best group of teachers I've ever seen. They truly work together so well--it's obvious they genuinely like each other. They were constantly teasing each other (and the principal). I tell you, that was by far the most uplifting meeting I've ever been to. I'm almost going to be sad when my sub position is over. Here it is, hours later, and I'm still almost on a high. Really, who could think you could be so blessed just by going to work?? God is good.
Tomorrow I get to be blessed by going to chapel and seeing over 100 kids praising God and responding to the Word of God they will hear.
Lucky me :)
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