God’s timing is amazing. I know this, yet every time something falls perfectly into place I am always so amazed and surprised. I laugh at myself because no matter how many times it happens, I am always so awe struck at God’s perfect plan. As silly as it is, I am glad I haven’t lost that awe and appreciation for God’s incredible timing. In particular, I am thinking of how grateful I am to have one year of teaching under my belt. I now know that last year was training for this year. This year brings many challenges in my classroom that might have had me saying, “I quit” last year. God knew that, so He made sure I had some training and preparation before this year. I am so grateful to Him for that and even though I often leave school thinking, “what am I doing?” I know that I am doing my best and trusting my abilities.
I am so happy to be back at Immanuel Mission for my second year. I have mentioned this before in some of my previous newsletters, but I wake up every single morning excited to face each day. I can’t remember another time in my life where I loved getting out of bed every morning. That tells me I am exactly where God wants me. It is so much fun moving beyond the introductions with the community and on to the getting-to-know-you stage. I am slowly getting to know more of the students better and even some of the parents. Building relationships is so important to spreading God’s Word and I think I am slowly building relationships.
I am so thankful for the opportunity to be here in Sweetwater, building relationships and teaching the Word of God. I am thankful and excited for God’s plan in my life and for His plan in the Sweetwater community.