Whatever Your Will...

Are you in s state of flux, knowing change is in the air, but not sure why or where to go? Listening to that "still small voice" for me comes in the form of a prayer that says, "Lord open and close the doors where you'd have me go". Now in that moment I am trying all doors presented, but praying equally as hard, Lord don't let me open a door that is not right for me. Now that would mean not only for me, but for others, for I have learned that God uses us for the good of the whole, never wasting anything.

He has the global view and gets the most bang for the buck, so to speak. So when I think to go right he says left, because there is someone who needs me to the left, or that I need. Can I trust him enough to let go and go where it does not make sense in the natural?

 I have often referred to walking in the dark, on my journey with God, as there are many times more often than not that I do not know where I am going, but I am trusting him to enlighten my "steps".

Yes steps.... I cannot say I am always excited about the not knowing, but there is an excitement in knowing his provision is and always has been better than anything I could dream for myself, and that is where the excitement and wonder of life is!

As I am preparing for my next journey into the unknown, whether here or abroad, I continue to look behind as a reminder of where God has taken me and his daily provisions for me now, with a confidence that he will continue to see me through whatever lies ahead.

Enjoy your "walk" today, trusting and believing in an ever loving God who made you and has great plans for your life and "Is working all things to the good of those that love him and are called according to his purpose."Romans 8:28.

Walk in confidence today as he enlightens your path, and shows you his way.

Listen and be encouraged in your walk today. Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsjZ94K7UQs

Godspeed.....

No Man Is An Island!

It has been a privilege to walk alongside a small private Christian school this year upon my return to the U.S. and offer my assistance in my area of expertise, but what I want to leave with those who have chosen this path, is some encouragement to stay the course.

Most parents, if you are like I was, have to sacrifice to send your child to a private school. Whether it is money, time or all the above, it requires taking the road less traveled and making a determination about what is best for your child. I am here to tell you there is no greater sacrifice you can give your child, than to have them educated in a God loving way.

I have taught at many schools in the states and recently overseas. Large, small, public, charter, private, Christian and non-Christian. What I have taken away is an appreciation for integrity in the school and doing what is right for the student, period. I have seen that best in Christian schools and teachers I commend you for choosing to work within a school that stands for Christ, and allows you to share and model that behavior to your prodigies, as you teach them academic skills. 

You see parents, your kids will become adults that reflect what is taught to them more in deed than in word. When your child's teacher is patient, loving, respectful and kind, they are teaching your child to be the same. What your child learns best is what they see modeled to them everyday. Prayer, humility, respect to God and each other. 

I am here to encourage parents and teachers to keep making the sacrifice. There is no car, nor house, clothes, vacations or other pleasures that can replace the investment you are making in your child, and others, to assure not only their success in life now, but life in heaven which is eternal! Proverbs Chapter 22 reminds us to “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”

Teachers, administrators, and support staff who have chosen this road, keep up the good work! You are doing an awesome job, and based on my experience and observations, you are making a difference in each child’s life through your daily sacrifice to work for less earthly compensation, storing up for yourselves treasures in heaven where moth and rust does not destroy. Matthew 6:20.

So keep the faith, it is when you are hardest hit that you must not quit!

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t8ORnWNSfQ