"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.-Jeremiah 29:11
Today is my last day in my position as an Instructional Coach. My position was dissolved and I am going back into the classroom. As I reflect on my journey the Lord led me to a quote from one of my daily devotionals. " Friend, God's plans need to be our plans....even if His plans seem to "interrupt" our plans." Those words leapt off of the page for me because I need to look at my new journey the way God sees it and not with my limited vision.
It may not have been my plan to go back to the classroom, but it's His plan and His plans for me are good. He even worked it out where I get to go back to my beloved Columbia High School. My alma matter and place where I taught for 13 years. There is a purpose for me in the classroom and I will be obedient with joy because it's His plan and He knows what is best. My mind is racing with all the possibilities and opportunities I will have to share Christ with my students and colleagues. I'm being sent to an old field that's ready for a new crop. I am the servant sent to sow or either reap what He is or has planted.
God 's word says in Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. All things work for the good, but its according to His purpose. Not my plan, but His and again His plans are good for me.
How do I know this? I know this because He says it in His word. "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.-Jeremiah 29:11 I know this because I have witnessed His faithfulness. So what may appear as an "interruption" may actually be a course correction to get me where I need to be and I want to be in the center of His will.
I think about all the blessings that come with being a classroom teacher and I move to a heart posture of gratitude. I am move to gratitude because He cares about me enough to guide me on my journey. He has blessed me with an opportunity to take what I have learned and grow into a stronger individual; into a woman who walks by faith. A woman who trust in God. One who is willing to take the test in order to have a testimony so that He may get the glory.
Father, thank You for Your Spirit that speaks to me. Thank You for being all knowing for You know just what I need to hear at the right time. Thank You for my journey and Your guidance. Order my steps. Keep me obedient to Your will for my life. Keep me humbled and bowed before You. May I be a blessing to others. In Jesus name. Amen