What a wonderful day today has been, spending time with my teaching partner and my team, preparing the classroom for our preschool arrival next week. After such big emotions just a day ago, it’s amazing to see the wondrous miracles God has worked in my life today, from turmoil to peace.
Prior to today, I was on overdrive, working hard to get as much as I possibly could done in the home and in our yard. I was stressing, thinking I wouldn’t have enough time. Look at me now, what was I in such a hurry for? Did I not think God would provide enough time in my days to accomplish all tasks needing to be done? I chose to shift my mind into the fastest gear it would go instead of trusting in God’s timing and allowing Him to guide me.
What I now realize (as I have calmed my mind, my heart and spirit), everything will happen in its own timing, God provides everything I need when I need it. Yes, I did get a lot accomplished during that time, but I would have experienced a greater peace, His perfect peace, had I let go, and let God guide me, rather than doing things my way in my timing.
Back at school today, it was a very productive day indeed! From getting all materials organized and put away to moving furniture to create defined spaces for learning areas, I would say we accomplished a quite a bit. You want to know what the best part of today was? Not once, did I ever feel overwhelmed in the process!! That’s pretty impressive for me. I guess everything seems much more smooth this year as we didn’t have to pack out our old classroom from the other school, then unpack and get oriented in a new room at a new school.
How comforting it is to know we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us! We have been put to the test for the last several years. Every time we keep rising up higher and higher, regardless of the obstacles we’ve had to face. From an earthquake, to Covid, to our school being shut down on last minute notice and told we would be going somewhere else, I’m pretty sure that has built our resilience and taught us how to persevere.
We really had to rise up to the occasion and make the best of what we have been given, and give the best we could to our students, staff and team at school. God was with us at all times, while the enemy was trying to bring us down in defeat during our many trials.
Looking back, I know there has been good reason and purpose in all we have went through. God wanted to show us the good life, but first, we had to endure, struggle, go through many trials and storms to truly appreciate what we have today, and where He brought us to. I am grateful for the struggles (although I must admit there were times I never thought I would see the light of day-yes, it got that dark at times). He found a way to bring my focus on Him, to trust and know He would bring me through and through, time and time again.
My heart and mind are at peace. I know I can handle whatever He brings me each day. Sometimes I may go astray, each time He leads me back. More than anything He wants for me to feel and know how great His love is, and with that my gaze stays fixed on Him and my life on track!
Good night and God Bless!
Magnificent Meraki 